Eliminating the False Synonym Pairs in Sentence Equivalence Answer Choices

George the cat enjoyed \_\_\_\_\_ each afternoon in the woods outside his home, contradicting the belief that he was an aimless creature that didn't appreciate some light exercise. Which synonym pair is the correct pair for the blank? [1] a doze [2] an outing [3] a saunter [4] an excursion [5] a nap [6] a stroll

Correct! _A saunter_ means "a leisurely walk," and _a stroll_ means "a short leisurely walk." This synonym pair matches the __sentence key__, _contradicting the belief that he was an aimless creature that didn't appreciate some light exercise._

Incorrect. [[snippet]] _An outing_ means "a short trip taken for pleasure," and _an excursion_ means "a short journey, usually taken for leisure." This is a true synonym pair, but compared with the other options, this choice doesn't quite reflect the __sentence key__.

Incorrect. [[snippet]] _A nap_ and _a doze_ both mean "a short sleep," so they are synonymous. However, as they do not accord with the __sentence key__, this is a __false synonym pair__.

_a nap_; _a doze_

_an outing_; _an excursion_

_a saunter_; _a stroll_