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Expression of Ideas practice question

While researching a topic, a student has taken the following notes: - The yew in the churchyard is thought to be about 1,500 years old. - It is 9 metres around its trunk. - Yews are evergreen. - The tree is hollow inside. The student wants to tell readers how old the yew is.

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

  1. A. The yew in the churchyard is thought to be about 1,500 years old.Correct
  2. B. The yew is 9 metres around its trunk.
  3. C. Yews are evergreen.
  4. D. The yew is hollow inside.

Answer: A. The yew in the churchyard is thought to be about 1,500 years old.

Its age.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. The yew is 9 metres around its trunk.
Its girth.
C. Yews are evergreen.
A fact about yews.
D. The yew is hollow inside.
Its condition.

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