The student wants to indicate the year Yosemite Falls was completed. Which choice most effectively uses relevant information from the notes to accomplish this goal?
A
While living in California, Obata created black ink paintings.
B
Obata, a Japanese American artist, created a notable painting.
C
Yosemite Falls was completed in 1930.
D
Obata used a Japanese painting method called sumi-e.
Explanation
Correct answer: C.
Choice C is the best answer. The sentence indicates the year Yosemite Falls was completed, stating that it was completed in 1930.
Why the other choices are wrong
Choice A
Choice A is incorrect. The sentence indicates where Obata created black ink paintings; it doesn’t indicate when the painting was completed.
Choice B
Choice B is incorrect. While the sentence identifies Obata as an artist who created a notable painting, it doesn’t indicate when that painting was completed.
Choice D
Choice D is incorrect. The sentence identifies the method Obata used; it doesn’t indicate when the painting was completed.