Digital PSAT Reading and Writing Practice Question 202: Answer and Explanation

Question: 202

Colonel Sartoris, or Sarty, is trapped in a world stricken by fear, grief, and misery. _______________ father, Sarty is continually faced with the paradox of detesting the man who raised him, while also feeling an inherent fidelity to him.

Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?

  • A. While physically similar and often volatile like his
  • B. While physically similar, and often, volatile, like his
  • C. While physically similar, and often volatile like his
  • D. While physically similar and often, volatile like his

Correct Answer: A

Explanation:

(A) Keep the entire dependent clause uninterrupted by commas by selecting "No Change." The other options make this phrase too choppy.

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