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Craft and Structure practice question

The reform was ____ rather than radical: it renamed the committees and left their powers untouched.

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

  1. A. cosmeticCorrect
  2. B. sweeping
  3. C. unpopular
  4. D. overdue

Answer: A. cosmetic

New names, old powers.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. sweeping
Sweeping is what it was not.
C. unpopular
Popularity is not discussed.
D. overdue
Timing is not discussed.

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