Expression of IdeasHardEmphasising a similarity between two bridges
Expression of Ideas practice question
While researching a topic, a student has taken the following notes:
- The Iron Bridge in Shropshire, England, opened in 1779.
- It was the first major bridge made of cast iron.
- The Forth Bridge in Scotland opened in 1890.
- It was one of the first major bridges made of steel.
The student wants to emphasise a similarity between the two bridges.
Which choice most effectively uses relevant information from the notes to accomplish this goal?
- A. Both the Iron Bridge of 1779 and the Forth Bridge of 1890 were pioneering uses of a new material, cast iron and steel respectively.Correct
- B. The Iron Bridge is in Shropshire, England.
- C. The Forth Bridge opened more than a century after the Iron Bridge.
- D. The Forth Bridge is made of steel.
Answer: A. Both the Iron Bridge of 1779 and the Forth Bridge of 1890 were pioneering uses of a new material, cast iron and steel respectively.
Both were firsts in a new material.
Why the other answers are wrong
- B. The Iron Bridge is in Shropshire, England.
- One bridge's location.
- C. The Forth Bridge opened more than a century after the Iron Bridge.
- A difference, not a similarity.
- D. The Forth Bridge is made of steel.
- One bridge's material.
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