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Craft and Structure practice question

The bridge's design was ____: it used half the steel of its rivals and was finished a year early.

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

  1. A. economicalCorrect
  2. B. elaborate
  3. C. conventional
  4. D. precarious

Answer: A. economical

Half the steel, a year early: economical.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. elaborate
Elaboration would use more, not less.
C. conventional
Using half the steel is unusual.
D. precarious
Nothing suggests instability.

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