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Craft and Structure practice question

The new drains have ____ the flooding on the lane but not ended it: the water now rises to the kerb rather than the doorsteps.

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

  1. A. reducedCorrect
  2. B. worsened
  3. C. concealed
  4. D. predicted

Answer: A. reduced

Kerb instead of doorstep: less, but not none.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. worsened
Worsened is the opposite of kerb-height water.
C. concealed
The water is still visible.
D. predicted
Drains do not predict.

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