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Craft and Structure practice question

The rule against phones in the exam hall is ____: even a phone that is switched off must be left outside.

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

  1. A. absoluteCorrect
  2. B. lenient
  3. C. informal
  4. D. recent

Answer: A. absolute

No exception, even for a phone that is off.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. lenient
The opposite.
C. informal
An informal rule would have exceptions.
D. recent
When it was made is not the point.

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