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Expression of IdeasMediumEmphasising a rapid change

Expression of Ideas practice question

While researching a topic, a student has taken the following notes: - In 1990 the town's high street had 3 empty shops. - In 2010 it had 21 empty shops. - An out-of-town shopping centre opened in 1998. - The high street has 60 shop units in all. The student wants to emphasise how quickly the high street emptied and suggest why.

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

  1. A. Empty shops on the high street rose from 3 in 1990 to 21 in 2010, a change that followed the opening of an out-of-town shopping centre in 1998.Correct
  2. B. The high street has 60 shop units in all.
  3. C. In 2010 the high street had 21 empty shops.
  4. D. An out-of-town shopping centre opened in 1998.

Answer: A. Empty shops on the high street rose from 3 in 1990 to 21 in 2010, a change that followed the opening of an out-of-town shopping centre in 1998.

The change, and its likely cause.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. The high street has 60 shop units in all.
The total, no change.
C. In 2010 the high street had 21 empty shops.
The end point only.
D. An out-of-town shopping centre opened in 1998.
The cause without the change.

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