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Expression of IdeasEasySynthesis: emphasising a number

Expression of Ideas practice question

While researching a topic, a student has taken the following notes: - The new bridge opened in May. - It is 400 metres long. - It took three years to build. - It carries about 10,000 cars a day.

The student wants to emphasise how many cars use the bridge. Which choice most effectively uses relevant information from the notes to accomplish this goal?

  1. A. The bridge carries about 10,000 cars every day.Correct
  2. B. The bridge opened in May.
  3. C. The bridge is 400 metres long.
  4. D. The bridge took three years to build.

Answer: A. The bridge carries about 10,000 cars every day.

The number of cars.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. The bridge opened in May.
When it opened.
C. The bridge is 400 metres long.
Its length.
D. The bridge took three years to build.
How long it took to build.

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