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Expression of IdeasEasy–MediumComparing two heights

Expression of Ideas practice question

While researching a topic, a student has taken the following notes: - The town's church tower is 40 metres tall. - The town hall clock tower is 25 metres tall. - The church tower was built in 1450. - The town hall was built in 1890. The student wants to compare the heights of the two towers.

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

  1. A. The church tower, at 40 metres, is 15 metres taller than the town hall clock tower.Correct
  2. B. The church tower was built in 1450.
  3. C. The town hall was built in 1890.
  4. D. The church tower is 40 metres tall.

Answer: A. The church tower, at 40 metres, is 15 metres taller than the town hall clock tower.

Both heights and the difference.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. The church tower was built in 1450.
A date.
C. The town hall was built in 1890.
A date.
D. The church tower is 40 metres tall.
One height only.

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