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Craft and Structure practice question

The fence along the cliff top is ____ rather than decorative: it was put up the summer after two walkers went over the edge in fog.

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

  1. A. precautionaryCorrect
  2. B. ornamental
  3. C. temporary
  4. D. symbolic

Answer: A. precautionary

Put up after accidents, to prevent more.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. ornamental
'Rather than decorative' rules it out.
C. temporary
Nothing suggests it is short-term.
D. symbolic
It is practical, not symbolic.

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