The student wants to indicate how long John Cage’s musical piece will last. Which choice most effectively uses relevant information from the notes to accomplish this goal?
A
John Cage is the composer of the musical piece “Organ²/ASLSP (As Slow as Possible).”
B
“Organ²/ASLSP (As Slow as Possible)” is a musical piece currently being played in St. Burchardi Church in Halberstadt, Germany.
C
Lasting 639 years, John Cage’s musical piece will be the longest continuous musical performance in history.
D
An organ in St. Burchardi Church in Halberstadt, Germany, began playing a musical piece by avant-garde composer John Cage.
Explanation
Correct answer: C.
Choice C is the best answer. The sentence indicates how long John Cage’s musical piece will last, noting that it will last 639 years and be the longest continuous musical performance in history.
Why the other choices are wrong
Choice A
Choice A is incorrect. The sentence identifies John Cage as the composer and provides the name of the musical piece; it doesn’t indicate how long the piece will last.
Choice B
Choice B is incorrect. The sentence provides the name of the musical piece and where it is currently being played; it doesn’t indicate how long the piece will last.
Choice D
Choice D is incorrect. The sentence mentions where the musical piece is being played and identifies John Cage as the composer; it doesn’t indicate how long the piece will last.