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Expression of Ideas practice question

While researching a topic, a student has taken the following notes: - Ada Kemp worked as a telegraph operator from 1898 to 1905. - She then trained as a nurse. - She served as a nurse in the First World War. - After the war she ran a hospital in Cairo until 1930. The student wants to summarise Kemp's working life in order.

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

  1. A. Ada Kemp was a telegraph operator from 1898 to 1905, trained as a nurse, served as one in the First World War, and then ran a hospital in Cairo until 1930.Correct
  2. B. Ada Kemp ran a hospital in Cairo.
  3. C. Ada Kemp trained as a nurse.
  4. D. Ada Kemp was a telegraph operator and later a nurse.

Answer: A. Ada Kemp was a telegraph operator from 1898 to 1905, trained as a nurse, served as one in the First World War, and then ran a hospital in Cairo until 1930.

All four stages in order.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. Ada Kemp ran a hospital in Cairo.
The last stage only.
C. Ada Kemp trained as a nurse.
One stage.
D. Ada Kemp was a telegraph operator and later a nurse.
Two stages, with no dates or the hospital.

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