In the CAEL Extended Response, a test-taker is asked to synthesize information from a reading passage and a lecture. Which of the following best describes the primary goal of this task?
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A
To summarize the main points of the reading passage and then separately summarize the main points of the lecture.
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B
To choose the source that is more persuasive and argue in its favor, ignoring the other source.
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C
To integrate and combine ideas from both the reading and the lecture to form a new, well-supported response to the prompt.
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D
To copy key sentences from both the reading and the lecture to demonstrate comprehension of the material.