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Expression of Ideas practice question

While researching a topic, a student has taken the following notes: - The spinning jenny was invented in 1764. - It was invented by James Hargreaves. - It let one worker spin eight threads at once. - It was built of wood. The student wants to tell readers what the spinning jenny did.

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

  1. A. The spinning jenny let one worker spin eight threads at once.Correct
  2. B. The spinning jenny was invented in 1764.
  3. C. The spinning jenny was built of wood.
  4. D. James Hargreaves invented the spinning jenny.

Answer: A. The spinning jenny let one worker spin eight threads at once.

What it did.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. The spinning jenny was invented in 1764.
When.
C. The spinning jenny was built of wood.
What it was made of.
D. James Hargreaves invented the spinning jenny.
Who.

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