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Expression of IdeasHardSynthesis: contrasting past and present recognition

Expression of Ideas practice question

While researching a topic, a student has taken the following notes: - In Mary Anning's lifetime, scientists who published on her finds often did not name her. - She was never admitted to the Geological Society. - In 2010 the Royal Society named her among the ten British women who most influenced the history of science. - A statue of her was unveiled in Lyme Regis in 2022. - Her ichthyosaur is displayed in the Natural History Museum in London.

The student wants to contrast how Anning was treated in her lifetime with how she is regarded now. Which choice most effectively uses relevant information from the notes to accomplish this goal?

  1. A. Unnamed by the scientists who used her finds and never admitted to the Geological Society, Anning was named by the Royal Society in 2010 among the ten British women who most influenced science, and a statue of her was unveiled in 2022.Correct
  2. B. Her ichthyosaur is in the Natural History Museum.
  3. C. A statue of her was unveiled in 2022.
  4. D. She was never admitted to the Geological Society.

Answer: A. Unnamed by the scientists who used her finds and never admitted to the Geological Society, Anning was named by the Royal Society in 2010 among the ten British women who most influenced science, and a statue of her was unveiled in 2022.

Then: unnamed and excluded. Now: honoured and commemorated.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. Her ichthyosaur is in the Natural History Museum.
No contrast.
C. A statue of her was unveiled in 2022.
Now only.
D. She was never admitted to the Geological Society.
Then only.

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