Expression of IdeasEasyEmphasising a striking number
Expression of Ideas practice question
While researching a topic, a student has taken the following notes:
- Hummingbirds are the smallest birds.
- The bee hummingbird weighs about 2 grams.
- Hummingbirds can hover in place.
- They beat their wings up to 80 times per second.
The student wants to emphasise how fast hummingbirds beat their wings.
Which choice most effectively uses relevant information from the notes to accomplish this goal?
- A. Hummingbirds can beat their wings up to 80 times per second.Correct
- B. The bee hummingbird weighs about 2 grams.
- C. Hummingbirds are the smallest birds.
- D. Hummingbirds can hover in place.
Answer: A. Hummingbirds can beat their wings up to 80 times per second.
Only this gives the wingbeat speed.
Why the other answers are wrong
- B. The bee hummingbird weighs about 2 grams.
- Weight.
- C. Hummingbirds are the smallest birds.
- Size.
- D. Hummingbirds can hover in place.
- Hovering, not speed.
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