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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?

  1. A. arbitraryCorrect
  2. B. unanimous
  3. C. prudent
  4. 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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