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Expression of IdeasEasySynthesis: giving a simple reason

Expression of Ideas practice question

While researching a topic, a student has taken the following notes: - The school library is open at lunchtime. - It is a quiet place. - Many pupils go there to read. - It has more than 5,000 books.

The student wants to explain why many pupils go to the library at lunchtime. Which choice most effectively uses relevant information from the notes to accomplish this goal?

  1. A. Many pupils go to the library at lunchtime because it is a quiet place to read.Correct
  2. B. The library has more than 5,000 books.
  3. C. The library is open at lunchtime.
  4. D. Many pupils go to the library.

Answer: A. Many pupils go to the library at lunchtime because it is a quiet place to read.

Quiet, for reading: the reason.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. The library has more than 5,000 books.
A fact, not a reason for going at lunchtime.
C. The library is open at lunchtime.
When, not why.
D. Many pupils go to the library.
No reason given.

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