Expression of IdeasEasy–MediumDescribing a change over time
Expression of Ideas practice question
While researching a topic, a student has taken the following notes:
- In 2010 the village had one shop and no café.
- In 2025 it has one shop and three cafés.
- The population has stayed at about 900.
- Many visitors now come to walk in the hills.
The student wants to describe how the village's businesses have changed.
Which choice most effectively uses relevant information from the notes to accomplish this goal?
- A. Since 2010 the village has gone from having no café to having three, while still having only one shop.Correct
- B. The village's population is about 900.
- C. Many visitors come to walk in the hills.
- D. The village has one shop.
Answer: A. Since 2010 the village has gone from having no café to having three, while still having only one shop.
Then and now, for cafés and shops.
Why the other answers are wrong
- B. The village's population is about 900.
- Population, not businesses.
- C. Many visitors come to walk in the hills.
- Visitors, not businesses.
- D. The village has one shop.
- No change described.
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