16Hit1600
Craft and StructureMediumFunction of a sentence about saffron

Craft and Structure practice question

The recipe calls for saffron. Saffron is expensive, and a little goes a long way. Use three threads, no more; a fourth will make the dish taste of medicine.

Which choice best describes the function of the sentence "Saffron is expensive, and a little goes a long way" in the text as a whole?

  1. A. It explains why the instruction that follows is so precise.Correct
  2. B. It describes how saffron is grown.
  3. C. It suggests replacing saffron with something cheaper.
  4. D. It lists the other ingredients.

Answer: A. It explains why the instruction that follows is so precise.

Costly and strong, so exactly three.

Why the other answers are wrong

B. It describes how saffron is grown.
No growing.
C. It suggests replacing saffron with something cheaper.
No substitute.
D. It lists the other ingredients.
No other ingredients.

More Craft and Structure questions

Not affiliated with the College Board. SAT is a trademark of the College Board.