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Expression of IdeasEasyStating a height and an opening date

Expression of Ideas practice question

While researching a topic, a student has taken the following notes: - The Shard is a skyscraper in London. - It is 310 metres tall. - It opened to the public in 2013. - It has 95 storeys. The student wants to state how tall the Shard is and when it opened.

Which choice most effectively uses relevant information from the notes to accomplish this goal?

  1. A. The Shard, which opened in 2013, is 310 metres tall.Correct
  2. B. The Shard has 95 storeys.
  3. C. The Shard is a skyscraper in London.
  4. D. The Shard has 95 storeys and is in London.

Answer: A. The Shard, which opened in 2013, is 310 metres tall.

Height and opening date together.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. The Shard has 95 storeys.
Storeys, not height in metres or date.
C. The Shard is a skyscraper in London.
Location only.
D. The Shard has 95 storeys and is in London.
Storeys and location.

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