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Expression of IdeasVery hardRecommending against an option with a reason

Expression of Ideas practice question

While researching a topic, a student has taken the following notes: - A school wants to reduce litter in its grounds. - Option 1: more bins, costing $2,000. - Option 2: fines for littering, costing nothing. - A survey found most litter is dropped by pupils who say they could not find a bin. The student wants to argue for the bins rather than the fines, using the survey.

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

  1. A. Since the survey found that most litter is dropped by pupils who could not find a bin, spending $2,000 on more bins addresses the cause in a way that fines would not.Correct
  2. B. More bins would cost $2,000.
  3. C. Fines would cost nothing.
  4. D. The school wants to reduce litter.

Answer: A. Since the survey found that most litter is dropped by pupils who could not find a bin, spending $2,000 on more bins addresses the cause in a way that fines would not.

The cause, and the option that fixes it.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. More bins would cost $2,000.
The cost alone argues against bins.
C. Fines would cost nothing.
A point for fines.
D. The school wants to reduce litter.
No recommendation.

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