SAT Reading & Writing · Words in Context
The old contract's language was so ______ that two lawyers reviewing the same clause reached entirely opposite conclusions about what it…
The old contract's language was so ______ that two lawyers reviewing the same clause reached entirely opposite conclusions about what it actually required.
Which choice completes the text with the most logical and precise word or phrase?
Which choice completes the text with the most logical and precise word or phrase?
Answer and explanation
Answer: C: ambiguous
Two lawyers reaching opposite readings of the same clause is the defining symptom of language that can be interpreted more than one way, which is what ambiguous names. Precise would suggest a single, clear meaning, the opposite of two conflicting readings. Lengthy concerns length, not interpretive clarity. Outdated concerns how current the language is, unrelated to whether it supports multiple readings.
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