What Is Wrong with the Stem of the Following Multiple-Choice

question 8

Multiple Choice

What is wrong with the stem of the following multiple-choice question? "Which of the following states is the largest state in the United States?"

• A)Largest can be measured either geographically or by population.
• B)It measures opinion rather than fact.
• C)It measures only a lower order skill.
• D)It should be posed as a statement instead of a question.

---

Definitions:

Muffins

Small, single-serving quick breads baked in portions appropriate for one person, often sweetened and flavored with various ingredients.

Brownies

A square or rectangular chocolate baked treat that's dense and can be either fudgy or cakey in texture.

Sodium Bicarbonate

A chemical compound with the formula NaHCO3, commonly known as baking soda, used in baking, cleaning, and antacid preparations.

Baking Soda

A white crystalline compound used in baking as a leavening agent, known chemically as sodium bicarbonate.