The pastry chef did not use a pre-made mix for the wedding cake; instead, she insisted on baking every layer _________ scratch.
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writingWhich choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?
A
from
B
by
C
with
D
to
Correct Answer: A
Choice A is the best answer. The idiom "from scratch" means to start from the very beginning or with basic ingredients.
Choice B is incorrect because "by scratch" is not a standard English expression. Choice C is incorrect because "with scratch" implies using scratch as an instrument, which changes the meaning. Choice D is incorrect because "to scratch" is not the correct preposition for this idiom.