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The village's two pubs open at the same hour, but by seven the Anchor is full and the Crown has a table free. The Anchor's landlord knows every customer's name; the Crown's changed hands three times last year. ____

Which choice most logically completes the text?

  1. A. The Anchor's steadier, more personal management seems to be what draws the custom.Correct
  2. B. The Crown's beer is better.
  3. C. The Anchor opens earlier than the Crown.
  4. D. The village has only one pub.

Answer: A. The Anchor's steadier, more personal management seems to be what draws the custom.

Known names and a stable landlord versus three changes: management explains the difference.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. The Crown's beer is better.
Beer is not mentioned.
C. The Anchor opens earlier than the Crown.
They open at the same hour.
D. The village has only one pub.
There are two.

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