straight answer vs. right answer

[Saneta]

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #731 "Right, Left and Straight (1)", question 4

Mark is a really honest and frank boss. If he asks you a question, you should give him a direct and ......... answer -- even if you don't know the correct answer to his question.

(a) right
(b) left
(c) straight

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #731 "Right, Left and Straight (1)", answer 4

Mark is a really honest and frank boss. If he asks you a question, you should give him a direct and straight answer -- even if you don't know the correct answer to his question.

Correct answer: (c) straight

Your answer was: incorrect
Mark is a really honest and frank boss. If he asks you a question, you should give him a direct and right answer -- even if you don't know the correct answer to his question.
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why not: right answer?
what is the difference between straight and right answer?
thanks.

[Alan]

You need an adjective to suggest 'honest/frank/direct', which are the qualities of the person asking the question. That's why the adjective 'straight' fits best. This is nothing to do with 'right' or 'correct'.
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