Digital PSAT Reading and Writing Practice Question 71: Answer and Explanation
Question: 71
While Neanderthals appear to have maintained a stable population during the Ice Age, __________________________ leaving only the strongest and most intelligent to survive and carry on the species.
Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?
- A. a drastic genetic bottleneck was experienced by our African ancestors,
- B. a drastic genetic bottleneck by our African ancestors was experienced,
- C. our African ancestors drastically experienced a bottleneck that was genetic,
- D. our African ancestors experienced a drastic genetic bottleneck,
Correct Answer: D
Explanation:
(D) This choice concisely expresses the idea using logical word order. Choices (A) and (B) use passive voice. Choice (C) jumbles the word order such that the meaning is confused.
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