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Expression of IdeasMediumSynthesis: how far a poet came

Expression of Ideas practice question

While researching a topic, a student has taken the following notes: - The poet was born in 1902 in a mining village. - She left school at 14. - Her first collection was published in 1930. - She won a national prize in 1955.

The student wants to emphasise how far the poet came. Which choice most effectively uses relevant information from the notes to accomplish this goal?

  1. A. Born in a mining village and out of school at 14, the poet went on to win a national prize in 1955.Correct
  2. B. The poet's first collection was published in 1930.
  3. C. The poet was born in 1902.
  4. D. The poet won a national prize in 1955.

Answer: A. Born in a mining village and out of school at 14, the poet went on to win a national prize in 1955.

Start and finish together.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. The poet's first collection was published in 1930.
One step, no distance.
C. The poet was born in 1902.
Start only.
D. The poet won a national prize in 1955.
Finish only.

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