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Expression of IdeasEasy–MediumGiving a reason for a recommendation

Expression of Ideas practice question

While researching a topic, a student has taken the following notes: - The library is considering later opening hours. - A survey found that 70 percent of working residents cannot visit before it closes at 5 p.m. - The library currently opens from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. - Staff have offered to work a later shift on Thursdays. The student wants to recommend later opening on Thursdays and give a reason.

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

  1. A. The library should open late on Thursdays, since 70 percent of working residents cannot visit before it closes at 5 p.m.Correct
  2. B. The library opens from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  3. C. Staff have offered to work later on Thursdays.
  4. D. The library should open late on Thursdays.

Answer: A. The library should open late on Thursdays, since 70 percent of working residents cannot visit before it closes at 5 p.m.

Recommendation plus the survey reason.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. The library opens from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Current hours, no recommendation.
C. Staff have offered to work later on Thursdays.
Staff's offer, no recommendation or reason drawn from need.
D. The library should open late on Thursdays.
No reason.

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