Thank goodness, the damage to the car was neglectful.

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Thank goodness, the damage to the car was neglectful. Option 1: was negligible Option 2: was neglecting Option 3: was neglectable Option 4: was negligent

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This question tests word choice and distinguishing between similar-sounding adjectives. When describing damage as minor or insignificant, you want "negligible" - think of it as damage so small you can practically ignore it, like a tiny scratch on your phone case that you forget about immediately. Option 1 → Correct! "Negligible" means insignificant damage - practically nothing to worry about. Option 2 → Wrong form! "Neglecting" is a verb, not describing the damage. Option 3 → Not a real word! "Neglectable" isn't standard English usage. Option 4 → Wrong meaning! "Negligent" means careless, not describing damage severity.

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