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Craft and Structure practice question

The witness's account was ____: it matched the timings in the police log and was confirmed by two other people.

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

  1. A. credibleCorrect
  2. B. doubtful
  3. C. brief
  4. D. emotional

Answer: A. credible

An account that matches records and is confirmed by others can be believed — it is 'credible'.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. doubtful
'Doubtful' is the opposite of an account confirmed on all sides.
C. brief
Length isn't what the colon describes.
D. emotional
Emotion isn't what the colon describes.

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