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Expression of IdeasHardRecommending against an option with evidence

Expression of Ideas practice question

While researching a topic, a student has taken the following notes: - A town council is considering removing the pedestrian crossing on Mill Road to speed up traffic. - The crossing is used by about 400 people a day. - Half of those are pupils of the primary school beside it. - Traffic on Mill Road is delayed by about two minutes at busy times because of the crossing. The student wants to argue against removing the crossing.

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

  1. A. Removing the Mill Road crossing would save drivers about two minutes at busy times but would leave 400 people a day, half of them primary-school pupils, to cross without it.Correct
  2. B. The crossing is used by about 400 people a day.
  3. C. Traffic is delayed by about two minutes at busy times.
  4. D. The council is considering removing the crossing.

Answer: A. Removing the Mill Road crossing would save drivers about two minutes at busy times but would leave 400 people a day, half of them primary-school pupils, to cross without it.

The small gain against the large cost.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. The crossing is used by about 400 people a day.
Use alone, no argument.
C. Traffic is delayed by about two minutes at busy times.
A point for removal.
D. The council is considering removing the crossing.
The proposal, no argument.

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