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Expression of IdeasEasy–MediumStating a mountain's height and location

Expression of Ideas practice question

While researching a topic, a student has taken the following notes: - Ben Nevis is the highest mountain in Britain. - It is 1,345 metres tall. - It is in the Scottish Highlands. - About 100,000 people climb it each year. The student wants to tell readers how tall the mountain is and where it is.

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

  1. A. Ben Nevis, in the Scottish Highlands, is 1,345 metres tall.Correct
  2. B. Ben Nevis is the highest mountain in Britain.
  3. C. About 100,000 people climb Ben Nevis each year.
  4. D. Ben Nevis is 1,345 metres tall.

Answer: A. Ben Nevis, in the Scottish Highlands, is 1,345 metres tall.

Height and place.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. Ben Nevis is the highest mountain in Britain.
A ranking, no height or place.
C. About 100,000 people climb Ben Nevis each year.
Visitors.
D. Ben Nevis is 1,345 metres tall.
Height only.

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