Digital PSAT Reading and Writing Practice Question 61: Answer and Explanation

Question: 61

The United States is the only country in the world to use an electoral college system to elect its chief executive. Each state has a certain number of electors based on ____________ of senators and congresspersons.

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

  • A. there number
  • B. their numbers
  • C. its number
  • D. our number

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

(C) "Its" refers to each singular state taken on its own, not as part of a group, while the other options do not the number agreement established in the context.

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