Digital PSAT Reading and Writing Practice Question 219: Answer and Explanation

Question: 219

The infamous four-letter words are almost exclusively descended from the Germanic components of English. Even without an expertise in linguistics, one might sense this simply by the way they sound-phonically, most profanity in English is composed of short, terse syllables, and rounds off abruptly with a hard consonant.

A newly formed profane English word with which of the following suffixes would most effectively illustrate the author's claim?

  • A. -lah
  • B. -ock
  • C. -soo
  • D. -aly

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

(B) -Ock is the only option that has a short syllable coupled with a hard consonant ending.

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