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Craft and Structure practice question
Rather than settling the debate, the ambassador's remarks proved ____: each side quoted the same sentence to support its opposing position.
Which choice completes the text with the most logical and precise word?
- A. conclusive
- B. ambiguousCorrect
- C. eloquent
- D. concise
Answer: B. ambiguous
The clue is that 'each side quoted the same sentence to support its opposing position,' meaning the remarks could be read two ways — 'ambiguous.' 'Conclusive' is the opposite of what the outcome shows; 'eloquent' and 'concise' describe style, not the double meaning the sentence establishes.
Why the other answers are wrong
- A. conclusive
- 'Conclusive' is the opposite of what happens: the sentence opens with 'Rather than settling the debate,' so the remarks decided nothing.
- C. eloquent
- 'Eloquent' praises the style of the remarks, but the blank must explain why both sides could quote the same sentence for opposing positions.
- D. concise
- 'Concise' describes length, not meaning — it doesn't account for a single sentence supporting two opposing readings.
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