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Expression of IdeasEasy–MediumStating a sequence of events

Expression of Ideas practice question

While researching a topic, a student has taken the following notes: - A town's old mill was closed in 1960. - It stood empty for thirty years. - In 1990 a group of artists rented it as studios. - In 2005 the town bought it and opened it as a gallery. The student wants to describe what happened to the mill in the order it happened.

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

  1. A. The mill closed in 1960, stood empty for thirty years, became artists' studios in 1990, and opened as a town gallery in 2005.Correct
  2. B. The mill is now a gallery.
  3. C. Artists rented the mill in 1990.
  4. D. The mill was closed in 1960 and is now a gallery.

Answer: A. The mill closed in 1960, stood empty for thirty years, became artists' studios in 1990, and opened as a town gallery in 2005.

All four steps in order.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. The mill is now a gallery.
Only the end.
C. Artists rented the mill in 1990.
One step.
D. The mill was closed in 1960 and is now a gallery.
The middle steps are missing.

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