Craft and StructureEasyWord for a lecture that sends people to sleep
Craft and Structure practice question
The lecture was so ____ that half the audience fell asleep.
Which choice completes the text with the most logical and precise word or phrase?
- A. dullCorrect
- B. loud
- C. brief
- D. funny
Answer: A. dull
Sleep from boredom.
Why the other answers are wrong
- B. loud
- Noise keeps people awake.
- C. brief
- A brief lecture gives no time to sleep.
- D. funny
- Laughter keeps people awake.
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