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Expression of IdeasEasy–MediumSynthesis: listing achievements concisely

Expression of Ideas practice question

While researching a topic, a student has taken the following notes: - Mary Anning found the first complete ichthyosaur skeleton. - She found the first two plesiosaur skeletons. - She found the first British pterosaur. - She was born in 1799. - She sold fossils to support her family.

The student wants to summarise Anning's major finds. Which choice most effectively uses relevant information from the notes to accomplish this goal?

  1. A. Anning found the first complete ichthyosaur, the first two plesiosaurs, and the first British pterosaur.Correct
  2. B. Anning was born in 1799.
  3. C. Anning sold fossils to support her family.
  4. D. Anning found the first British pterosaur.

Answer: A. Anning found the first complete ichthyosaur, the first two plesiosaurs, and the first British pterosaur.

All three major finds.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. Anning was born in 1799.
A date.
C. Anning sold fossils to support her family.
Livelihood, not finds.
D. Anning found the first British pterosaur.
One find of three.

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