Expression of IdeasMediumEmphasising a sudden change
Expression of Ideas practice question
While researching a topic, a student has taken the following notes:
- In 1900 the town had 40 blacksmiths.
- In 1930 it had 3.
- Cars replaced horses in the town during the 1920s.
- The last blacksmith retired in 1961.
The student wants to emphasise how quickly the trade declined and suggest why.
Which choice most effectively uses relevant information from the notes to accomplish this goal?
- A. The town's 40 blacksmiths of 1900 had dwindled to 3 by 1930, as cars replaced horses during the 1920s.Correct
- B. The last blacksmith retired in 1961.
- C. In 1900 the town had 40 blacksmiths.
- D. Cars replaced horses in the 1920s.
Answer: A. The town's 40 blacksmiths of 1900 had dwindled to 3 by 1930, as cars replaced horses during the 1920s.
The fall, and the reason.
Why the other answers are wrong
- B. The last blacksmith retired in 1961.
- The end, no decline.
- C. In 1900 the town had 40 blacksmiths.
- The start only.
- D. Cars replaced horses in the 1920s.
- The reason without the decline.
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