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Craft and Structure practice question

The assembly instructions were so ____ that even experienced technicians had to read them twice before starting.

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

  1. A. convolutedCorrect
  2. B. concise
  3. C. lucid
  4. D. brief

Answer: A. convoluted

Instructions that experienced people must read twice are hard to follow. 'Convoluted' — tangled and complicated — fits that result.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. concise
'Concise' means short and clear. Clear instructions wouldn't need a second reading.
C. lucid
'Lucid' means easy to understand — the opposite of what the sentence describes.
D. brief
'Brief' is about length, not difficulty, and short instructions wouldn't force a re-read.

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