Because his time was limited, Weng decided to read the _ novel War and Peace in _ edition.
Correct answer: C. lengthy .... An abridged
- A. Word ... an unedited
- B. Famous .... A modern
- C. lengthy .... An abridged
- D. Romantic ... an autographed
Explanation
The sentence suggests that Weng chose to read an abridged (shortened or condensed) edition of the lengthy novel "War and Peace" due to his limited time. This makes sense, as an abridged edition would be a more manageable read for someone with time constraints.
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