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Expression of IdeasEasy–MediumExplaining a word's origin

Expression of Ideas practice question

While researching a topic, a student has taken the following notes: - The word 'sandwich' comes from the Earl of Sandwich. - The earl lived in the 1700s. - He is said to have asked for meat between slices of bread so he could eat without leaving the card table. - Sandwich is a town in Kent. The student wants to explain where the word 'sandwich' comes from.

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

  1. A. The word 'sandwich' comes from the Earl of Sandwich, who in the 1700s is said to have asked for meat between slices of bread so he could eat at the card table.Correct
  2. B. Sandwich is a town in Kent.
  3. C. The Earl of Sandwich lived in the 1700s.
  4. D. The earl liked playing cards.

Answer: A. The word 'sandwich' comes from the Earl of Sandwich, who in the 1700s is said to have asked for meat between slices of bread so he could eat at the card table.

The earl and his request.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. Sandwich is a town in Kent.
The town, not the word's origin.
C. The Earl of Sandwich lived in the 1700s.
A date, no origin.
D. The earl liked playing cards.
An inference, no origin.

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