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The gate to the allotments was locked, and a notice on it read: Closed until the path is repaired. ____

Which choice most logically completes the text?

  1. A. People could not use the allotments for the time being.Correct
  2. B. The allotments had been sold.
  3. C. The path had already been repaired.
  4. D. The gate was always open.

Answer: A. People could not use the allotments for the time being.

Locked, closed until repairs.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. The allotments had been sold.
Not suggested.
C. The path had already been repaired.
The notice says it is still to be repaired.
D. The gate was always open.
It was locked.

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