Comprehensionhard · Past Paper

'The diplomat's words were carefully chosen to sound like an agreement without actually committing to any specific timeline or action.' What can be inferred?

AThe diplomat is very lazy.
BThe diplomat is being strategically vague to avoid responsibility.
CThe diplomat has already signed the treaty.
DThe diplomat doesn't understand the language.

✓ Correct Answer: BThe diplomat is being strategically vague to avoid responsibility.

Strategic vagueness is a diplomatic tool used to maintain peace without making hard promises.

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