Question

if the underlined word or word group can be omitted without loss of meaning, click on omit. if the word group is required for the meaning of the sentence, click on keep. even the placement of ten terrycloth towels stuffed under the door did nothing to stop the flow. omit keep

Explanation:

The sentence "Even ten terrycloth towels stuffed under the door did nothing to stop the flow" still conveys the main idea that towels under the door couldn't stop the flow. The phrase "the placement of" is not essential for the meaning.

Answer:

Omit