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Craft and StructureVery hardNoun for wording that can be read two ways

Craft and Structure practice question

Every clause of the treaty could be read two ways, an ____ that let each side believe it had won.

Which choice completes the text with the most logical and precise word or phrase?

  1. A. ambiguityCorrect
  2. B. exactness
  3. C. abbreviation
  4. D. austerity

Answer: A. ambiguity

Two readings: ambiguity.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. exactness
Exactness would allow one reading only.
C. abbreviation
Length is not the point.
D. austerity
Severity is not the point.

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