SAT Bonus Questions with Verified Answers

Encouraged from(a) her teacher, Vanessa decided to enter (b) the short story contest with(c) a story about her experience growing up in Canada(d). No Error. (e) A: from B: decided to enter C: with D: in Canada. E: No error. - A: from The error in this sentence occurs at (A), where there is an improper idiom. The idiom is "Encouraged by," not "Encouraged from." In her review of a recent novel, the book reviewer insisted on discussing details of the author's life, in open ------- the current trend in criticism, which eschews any consideration of biographical matters. A: fixation on B: defiance of C: deference to D: incitement of E: collusion with - B: defiance of Since the reviewer is openly favoring the discussion of "details of the author's life," or "biographical matters," she is clearly "in open defiance of" current practice, which "eschews," or shuns, speaking of such things. According to the company spokesperson, the majority of the wrongful termination lawsuits filed against the company were -------, representing bogus claims made by ------- former employees hoping to strike it rich. A: legitimate . . disgruntled B: frivolous . . greedy C: uncommon . . surprised D: embarrassing . . contented E: warranted . . wise - B: frivolous . . greedy For the company spokesman to describe the lawsuits as "bogus claims" implies that the company views these lawsuits as "frivolous," or as having no sound basis. Moreover, as is indicated by the phrase "hoping to strike it rich," the spokesman would likely want to characterize the claimants of these suits as "greedy," or motivated by a selfish desire for wealth, rather than as people seeking fairness or justice.