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Craft and Structure practice question

Reviewers were ____ of the study's claim that the diet added a decade to lifespan, noting that it followed only forty people for two years.

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

  1. A. skepticalCorrect
  2. B. envious
  3. C. unaware
  4. D. supportive

Answer: A. skeptical

A weak study behind a large claim: the reviewers doubted it.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. envious
Envy has nothing to do with judging evidence.
C. unaware
They were aware; they were commenting on it.
D. supportive
Noting the study's weaknesses is not support.

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