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Expression of IdeasEasy–MediumSynthesis: why a cook chooses one apple

Expression of Ideas practice question

While researching a topic, a student has taken the following notes: - Bramley apples are cooking apples; they are sharp and break down when cooked. - Cox apples are eating apples; they are sweet and keep their shape when cooked. - Both are grown in England.

The student wants to explain why a cook might choose Bramley apples for a smooth sauce. Which choice most effectively uses relevant information from the notes to accomplish this goal?

  1. A. Because Bramley apples are sharp and break down when cooked, they suit a smooth sauce.Correct
  2. B. Cox apples are sweet and keep their shape when cooked.
  3. C. Both Bramley and Cox apples are grown in England.
  4. D. Bramley apples are cooking apples.

Answer: A. Because Bramley apples are sharp and break down when cooked, they suit a smooth sauce.

Breaking down makes a smooth sauce.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. Cox apples are sweet and keep their shape when cooked.
About the other apple.
C. Both Bramley and Cox apples are grown in England.
Origin does not explain the choice.
D. Bramley apples are cooking apples.
Says cooking apple without the reason.

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