Reading and Writing Module 1 Question 26

The student wants to present the cave drawings study and its findings. Which choice most effectively uses relevant information from the notes to accomplish this goal?
Answer:
A

Explanation

  • In an area near Paris, cave drawings were discovered that researchers believe date back to the Neolithic era.
  • The cave drawings not only depict various animals such as aurochs and horses, but also showcase detailed depictions of local plants and celestial patterns.
  • The prevailing theory is that these markings were created by the hunter-gatherer communities in the area.
  • Because of the advanced artistic style and complexity, some researchers now believe that these communities were more advanced than previously thought.

Choice A is the best answer. The sentence presents both the study and its findings, noting the information about the cave drawings, what some researchers initially believed about hunter-gatherers, and describing the study's finding about the hunter-gatherers being more advanced than previously thought.

Choice B: This sentence merely gives information about the hunter-gatherer communities in Paris, thus failing to present the study and its conclusion.

Choice C: This sentence provides information about the cave drawings themselves, thus failing to present the study and its conclusion.

Choice D: This sentence merely mentions the researchers' hypothesis about the time period in which the cave drawings were made, without presenting the study or its conclusion.

✨ Expert's Tip ✨

Identify the goal presented in the question prompt: present 1) the study and 2) its conclusion.

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