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Craft and Structure practice question

His fame as a strategist rests on ____ foundations: a single battle, won largely because the enemy's general fell ill.

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

  1. A. slenderCorrect
  2. B. solid
  3. C. ancient
  4. D. secret

Answer: A. slender

One lucky battle.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. solid
Solid contradicts the single lucky win.
C. ancient
Age is not the point.
D. secret
Secrecy is not the point.

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