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Expression of IdeasEasySynthesis: comparing two simple facts

Expression of Ideas practice question

While researching a topic, a student has taken the following notes: - An adult cat sleeps about 14 hours a day. - An adult dog sleeps about 12 hours a day. - Cats often sleep in short naps. - Dogs often sleep at night.

The student wants to compare how long cats and dogs sleep. Which choice most effectively uses relevant information from the notes to accomplish this goal?

  1. A. An adult cat sleeps about 14 hours a day, two hours more than an adult dog.Correct
  2. B. Cats often sleep in short naps.
  3. C. Dogs often sleep at night.
  4. D. An adult cat sleeps about 14 hours a day.

Answer: A. An adult cat sleeps about 14 hours a day, two hours more than an adult dog.

Both amounts, compared.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. Cats often sleep in short naps.
How, not how long.
C. Dogs often sleep at night.
When, not how long.
D. An adult cat sleeps about 14 hours a day.
Only the cat.

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