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Expression of IdeasEasy–MediumStating the length and date of a tunnel

Expression of Ideas practice question

While researching a topic, a student has taken the following notes: - The Box Tunnel is a railway tunnel in England. - It is 2.9 kilometres long. - It opened in 1841. - It was designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel. The student wants to tell readers how long the tunnel is and when it opened.

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

  1. A. The Box Tunnel, 2.9 kilometres long, opened in 1841.Correct
  2. B. The Box Tunnel was designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel.
  3. C. The Box Tunnel is a railway tunnel in England.
  4. D. The Box Tunnel is 2.9 kilometres long.

Answer: A. The Box Tunnel, 2.9 kilometres long, opened in 1841.

Length and date.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. The Box Tunnel was designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel.
The designer.
C. The Box Tunnel is a railway tunnel in England.
What it is.
D. The Box Tunnel is 2.9 kilometres long.
Length only.

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