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Craft and Structure practice question

The road to the pass is ____, doubling back on itself a dozen times as it climbs.

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

  1. A. tortuousCorrect
  2. B. straight
  3. C. level
  4. D. busy

Answer: A. tortuous

Doubling back a dozen times.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. straight
The opposite.
C. level
It climbs.
D. busy
Traffic is not mentioned.

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