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Craft and Structure practice question

The senator's answer was ____: she spoke for five minutes without once addressing the question.

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

  1. A. evasiveCorrect
  2. B. candid
  3. C. concise
  4. D. hostile

Answer: A. evasive

Five minutes, no answer.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. candid
Candour would address the question.
C. concise
Five minutes is not concise.
D. hostile
No hostility is described.

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