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Expression of IdeasEasyEmphasising an animal's long life

Expression of Ideas practice question

While researching a topic, a student has taken the following notes: - Giant tortoises live on the Galápagos Islands. - They can weigh more than 250 kilograms. - They can live for more than 100 years. - They eat grass and cactus. The student wants to emphasise how long giant tortoises live.

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

  1. A. Giant tortoises can live for more than 100 years.Correct
  2. B. Giant tortoises can weigh more than 250 kilograms.
  3. C. Giant tortoises live on the Galápagos Islands.
  4. D. Giant tortoises eat grass and cactus.

Answer: A. Giant tortoises can live for more than 100 years.

The lifespan note.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. Giant tortoises can weigh more than 250 kilograms.
Weight.
C. Giant tortoises live on the Galápagos Islands.
Home.
D. Giant tortoises eat grass and cactus.
Diet.

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