Expert chess players can automatically recognize 50,000 to 100,000 patterns, a level of skill that takes about _____ to build up, which is about the same length of time as it takes to develop many other kinds of expertise.
A)eleven months
B)two years
C)five years
D)ten years

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

According to the sentence, it takes about the same length of time to develop this level of skill as it does for other kinds of expertise. Generally, it takes about 10 years to become an expert in many fields, including sports, music, and other games. Therefore, option D, ten years, is the most reasonable choice.

Expert Chess Players Can Automatically Recognize 50,000 to 100,000 Patterns