weird psat writing questions

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<p>He emerges (from) this biography as a charismatic figure (whose) impulsiveness is as likely to lead his company into disaster (than to) propel (it) to new heights of commercial success. (No error)</p>

<p>“Than to” is the answer. How is it incorrectly used?</p>

<p>Central to Dr. Sara Lawrence-Lightfoot’s 1994 book are the lives of six Black Americans who, during extend conversations with the author over several years, shared with her their memories, struggles, and dreams.</p>

<p>How is “central to” grammatically correct?</p>

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<p>It should be “as to” to make it parallel</p>

<p>What did you think was wrong with “central to”?</p>

3

<p>Thanks. I’ve never heard “central” used as it is in the sentence but now I know that it can be used like that.</p>

<p>I thought that “central of” sounded better.</p>

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<p>“Central” means “essential” there. Essential to her book are the lives of six people. (The lives of six people are essential to her book.)</p>