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Craft and Structure practice question

The negotiations were ____; after six weeks the two sides had agreed on nothing but the shape of the table.

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

  1. A. fruitlessCorrect
  2. B. cordial
  3. C. brief
  4. D. secret

Answer: A. fruitless

Six weeks, nothing agreed.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. cordial
Friendliness is not mentioned.
C. brief
Six weeks is not brief.
D. secret
Secrecy is not mentioned.

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