In the sentence 'The director commended the clerk for showing exemplary diligence in clearing backlogged permits,' what does 'exemplary' mean?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. serving as a commendable model or pattern
- Step 1: Examine context: 'commended' and 'clearing backlogged permits' signal commendable performance. Step 2. 'Exemplary' means worthy of imitation or serving as a prime model. Answer: serving as a commendable model or pattern. Why not the others: The other options describe negative, erratic, or hesitant behavior.
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