Craft and StructureHardNoun fixed by a colon explanation
Craft and Structure practice question
The negotiators reached an ____ that satisfied nobody completely: each side gave up something it had called essential.
Which choice completes the text with the most logical and precise word or phrase?
- A. accommodationCorrect
- B. ultimatum
- C. impasse
- D. allegation
Answer: A. accommodation
Each side gave something up, so an agreement was reached — one involving mutual concession. That is an 'accommodation'.
Why the other answers are wrong
- B. ultimatum
- An ultimatum is a final demand, not something both sides give ground to reach.
- C. impasse
- An impasse is a deadlock — the failure to reach anything, the opposite of what the colon describes.
- D. allegation
- An allegation is an accusation, unrelated to concessions.
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