The standards set by the examination board are so high that it would be difficult for poorly prepared students to __________
pass most errors
past muster
get past most errors
pass muster

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The standards set by the examination board are so high that it would be difficult for poorly prepared students to __________

Option 1: pass most errors

Option 2: past muster

Option 3: get past most errors

Option 4: pass muster

AfterBoards · Accepted Answer

The blank needs an idiom meaning to meet required standards or be considered acceptable. Option 1 -> "pass most errors" -> not a standard idiom; grammatically incorrect construction. Option 2 -> "past muster" -> incorrect word choice; "past" should be "pass" in this idiom. Option 3 -> "get past most errors" -> means to overcome mistakes, but doesn't relate to meeting standards. Option 4 -> "pass muster" -> means to meet required standards or be deemed acceptable.

When something passes muster, it meets the minimum standards required and is considered good enough. Originally a military term where soldiers had to "pass" inspection during "muster" (roll call), today it means anything that makes the grade - like a student's essay that passes muster with a tough teacher.

The standards set by the examination board are so high that it would be difficult for poorly prepared students to __________

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