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Expression of Ideas practice question

While researching a topic, a student has taken the following notes: - In 2020 a town removed parking from its main street. - The pavements were widened and trees were planted. - Foot traffic on the street rose by 40 percent within a year. - Shopkeepers had opposed the change. The student wants to present the change and its effect on foot traffic.

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

  1. A. After the town removed parking from its main street in 2020 and widened the pavements, foot traffic on the street rose by 40 percent within a year.Correct
  2. B. Shopkeepers had opposed the change.
  3. C. Foot traffic rose by 40 percent.
  4. D. The town planted trees on its main street.

Answer: A. After the town removed parking from its main street in 2020 and widened the pavements, foot traffic on the street rose by 40 percent within a year.

Change, then effect.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. Shopkeepers had opposed the change.
Opposition, not effect.
C. Foot traffic rose by 40 percent.
Effect without the change.
D. The town planted trees on its main street.
Change without the effect.

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