Craft and StructureHardWord for a decision without a principle
Craft and Structure practice question
The committee's decision was ____: it followed no stated principle, and members admitted afterwards that they could not explain it.
Which choice completes the text with the most logical and precise word or phrase?
- A. arbitraryCorrect
- B. unanimous
- C. prudent
- D. belated
Answer: A. arbitrary
No principle, no explanation: arbitrary.
Why the other answers are wrong
- B. unanimous
- Agreement is not the issue.
- C. prudent
- Prudence would come with reasons.
- D. belated
- Timing is not mentioned.
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