English MCQ #11489

“We will tighten procurement rules,” the minister vowed, although watchdogs replied that loopholes endured because auditors rarely reached district offices before funds vanished. Which statement is supported by this passage only?

English MCQ #11489

  1. Question 1

    Q1. “We will tighten procurement rules,” the minister vowed, although watchdogs replied that loopholes endured because auditors rarely reached district offices before funds vanished. Which statement is supported by this passage only?

    • A) Funds disappear before auditors can scrutinize district offices
    • B) District offices had no accountants on staff
    • C) Procurement reform already ended every loophole
    • D) The minister resigned after the watchdog report

    Answer: Funds disappear before auditors can scrutinize district offices

    Explanation: The passage explicitly states that "funds vanished" before auditors reached district offices, directly supporting the inference that funds disappear before scrutiny occurs.