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Craft and Structure practice question

The practice of leaving the office at four on Fridays, begun by one manager, soon became ____ across the whole department.

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

  1. A. entrenchedCorrect
  2. B. forbidden
  3. C. controversial
  4. D. rare

Answer: A. entrenched

Spread and fixed.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. forbidden
Nothing forbids it.
C. controversial
No dispute is mentioned.
D. rare
It spread to everyone.

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