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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?
- A. reducedCorrect
- B. worsened
- C. concealed
- 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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