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Expression of IdeasEasy–MediumGiving a reason for a rule

Expression of Ideas practice question

While researching a topic, a student has taken the following notes: - The nature reserve asks visitors to keep to the paths. - Rare orchids grow in the grass beside the paths. - The orchids are easily crushed. - The reserve is open from dawn to dusk. The student wants to explain why visitors are asked to keep to the paths.

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

  1. A. Visitors are asked to keep to the paths because rare orchids, which are easily crushed, grow in the grass beside them.Correct
  2. B. The reserve is open from dawn to dusk.
  3. C. Visitors are asked to keep to the paths.
  4. D. Orchids are rare.

Answer: A. Visitors are asked to keep to the paths because rare orchids, which are easily crushed, grow in the grass beside them.

The rule with its reason.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. The reserve is open from dawn to dusk.
Hours.
C. Visitors are asked to keep to the paths.
The rule without the reason.
D. Orchids are rare.
A fact without the link to the rule.

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