Question

Choose the word or phrase that best matches the word in italics for questions 15–16.
15. Dr. Smith had a (rationale) for giving his students “A’s”: he believed grades hindered learning. (1 point)
A. choice
B. promise
C. reason
D. manifesto
16. One (affluent) suburb decided to outlaw bus stops in its neighborhoods. (1 point)
A. backward
B. groomed
C. scheming
D. wealthy

Answer 1

15. is c because rationale means a set of reasons or logical basis for a course of action 
16. is d because it means to have a great deal of money

15.C
16.D

Answer 2

Let's look at the definition of these words:

• rationale - a set of reason
• affluent - wealthy, rich

In these sentences the words are used in their direct meaning. Therefore, the definitions will match the answers. The correct answer for 15 and 16, respectively is C and D.