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Craft and Structure practice question

One shop's decision to open on Sundays had a ____ effect: within a year, every shop on the street was open too.

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

  1. A. cascadingCorrect
  2. B. negligible
  3. C. temporary
  4. D. private

Answer: A. cascading

One shop, then every shop: an effect that spread step by step.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. negligible
Negligible would mean little effect.
C. temporary
Nothing suggests it reversed.
D. private
The effect was public and street-wide.

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