Craft and StructureHardWord for a deliberately vague statement
Craft and Structure practice question
Asked whether the factory would close, the spokesperson gave a ____ answer that mentioned 'ongoing review' and 'a range of options' but committed the company to nothing.
Which choice completes the text with the most logical and precise word or phrase?
- A. noncommittalCorrect
- B. candid
- C. conclusive
- D. belligerent
Answer: A. noncommittal
'Committed the company to nothing' defines noncommittal.
Why the other answers are wrong
- B. candid
- A candid answer would say what was going to happen.
- C. conclusive
- A conclusive answer would settle the question; this one avoids it.
- D. belligerent
- Nothing in the answer is hostile.
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