Digital PSAT Reading and Writing Practice Question 262: Answer and Explanation

Question: 262

While researching a topic, a student has taken the following notes:

• Both knitters and crocheters use yarn for their projects.
• Knitting is done with two needles and crocheting is done with one crochet hook.
• The resulting patterns from these two methods are very different.
• Crochet stitches build from each other, and their stitches can be large or small.
• Knitting stitches are very tight, making straight lines.

The student wants to point out a similarity between knitting and crocheting. Which choice most effectively uses relevant information from the notes to accomplish this goal?

• A. Stitches made of yarn are found in both knitting and crocheting.
• B. The pattern created from knitting and crocheting is strikingly similar.
• C. While knitting uses needles, crocheting uses a hook.
• D. Knitting and crocheting have roughly equal popularity among hobbyists.

Correct Answer: A

Explanation:

A. The notes state that both crocheting and knitting use stiches and that both also use yarn. Thus, Choice A is most logical. Choice B is incorrect because the patterns from the two methods is different. Choice C is incorrect because this option points out a difference. D improperly refers to popularity, which is not discussed in the notes.