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Expression of IdeasEasy–MediumStating a distance and a time

Expression of Ideas practice question

While researching a topic, a student has taken the following notes: - The coastal path runs from Fell Head to Sandy Cove. - It is 9 kilometres long. - Most walkers take about three hours. - The path passes a lighthouse. The student wants to tell readers how long the walk is and how long it takes.

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

  1. A. The coastal path from Fell Head to Sandy Cove is 9 kilometres long and takes most walkers about three hours.Correct
  2. B. The coastal path passes a lighthouse.
  3. C. The coastal path is 9 kilometres long.
  4. D. Most walkers take about three hours.

Answer: A. The coastal path from Fell Head to Sandy Cove is 9 kilometres long and takes most walkers about three hours.

Distance and time.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. The coastal path passes a lighthouse.
A landmark.
C. The coastal path is 9 kilometres long.
Distance only.
D. Most walkers take about three hours.
Time only.

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