Expression of IdeasHardEmphasising a wartime contribution
Expression of Ideas practice question
While researching a topic, a student has taken the following notes:
- Alan Turing was born in 1912.
- During the Second World War he worked at Bletchley Park, where he helped break German codes.
- In 1950 he proposed a test for machine intelligence.
- He died in 1954.
The student wants to emphasise Turing's contribution during the war.
Which choice most effectively uses relevant information from the notes to accomplish this goal?
- A. During the Second World War, Alan Turing worked at Bletchley Park, where he helped break German codes.Correct
- B. Alan Turing was born in 1912 and died in 1954.
- C. In 1950 Turing proposed a test for machine intelligence.
- D. Alan Turing is a famous mathematician.
Answer: A. During the Second World War, Alan Turing worked at Bletchley Park, where he helped break German codes.
The wartime work.
Why the other answers are wrong
- B. Alan Turing was born in 1912 and died in 1954.
- Dates only.
- C. In 1950 Turing proposed a test for machine intelligence.
- Post-war work.
- D. Alan Turing is a famous mathematician.
- Not in the notes, and no contribution named.
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