Craft and StructureMediumAdjective fixed by exacting behaviour
Craft and Structure practice question
The auditor was ____ to a fault, checking every receipt twice and refusing to sign off while a single expense remained unexplained.
Which choice completes the text with the most logical and precise word or phrase?
- A. scrupulousCorrect
- B. careless
- C. lenient
- D. hasty
Answer: A. scrupulous
Checking everything twice and refusing to overlook a single item is exacting care about doing things right — 'scrupulous'.
Why the other answers are wrong
- B. careless
- 'Careless' is the opposite of checking everything twice.
- C. lenient
- 'Lenient' means forgiving; refusing to sign off is the opposite.
- D. hasty
- 'Hasty' means rushed; double-checking is slow and deliberate.
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