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Expression of IdeasEasy–MediumEmphasising a difference between two animals

Expression of Ideas practice question

While researching a topic, a student has taken the following notes: - African elephants have large ears shaped like the continent of Africa. - Asian elephants have smaller, rounded ears. - Both species eat plants. - Both species live in family groups. The student wants to emphasise a difference between the two species.

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

  1. A. African elephants have large ears, whereas Asian elephants have smaller, rounded ones.Correct
  2. B. Both species of elephant eat plants.
  3. C. Both species live in family groups.
  4. D. Elephants are found in Africa and Asia.

Answer: A. African elephants have large ears, whereas Asian elephants have smaller, rounded ones.

Ears large against ears small.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. Both species of elephant eat plants.
A similarity.
C. Both species live in family groups.
A similarity.
D. Elephants are found in Africa and Asia.
Where they live, not a difference between them.

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