Craft and StructureEasy–MediumWord for putting something off
Craft and Structure practice question
The council ____ the decision on the bridge for a third time, promising an answer 'in the new year'.
Which choice completes the text with the most logical and precise word or phrase?
- A. postponedCorrect
- B. announced
- C. reversed
- D. enforced
Answer: A. postponed
A third delay, answer promised later: postponed.
Why the other answers are wrong
- B. announced
- No answer was given.
- C. reversed
- Nothing to reverse.
- D. enforced
- Nothing to enforce.
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