Expression of IdeasHardContrasting past and present figures
Expression of Ideas practice question
While researching a topic, a student has taken the following notes:
- In 1950 the valley had 22 working farms.
- In 2024 it had 4.
- The four remaining farms cover the same total area as the 22 did.
- Most of the old farmhouses are now holiday homes.
The student wants to emphasise how much the number of farms has fallen while the farmed area has not.
Which choice most effectively uses relevant information from the notes to accomplish this goal?
- A. The valley's 22 farms of 1950 have become 4, yet those 4 farm the same total area that the 22 once did.Correct
- B. The valley had 22 working farms in 1950.
- C. Most of the old farmhouses are now holiday homes.
- D. The valley has 4 farms today.
Answer: A. The valley's 22 farms of 1950 have become 4, yet those 4 farm the same total area that the 22 once did.
Fewer farms, same land.
Why the other answers are wrong
- B. The valley had 22 working farms in 1950.
- Then only.
- C. Most of the old farmhouses are now holiday homes.
- The houses, not the farms.
- D. The valley has 4 farms today.
- Now only.
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