Digital PSAT Reading and Writing Practice Question 92: Answer and Explanation

Question: 92

Boiled down to its essence, the problem _________ to learn other languages I must speak other languages, but I rarely have the opportunity to do so.

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

  • A. is this:
  • B. is, this
  • C. is this
  • D. is this,

Correct Answer: A

Explanation:

(A) "Boiled down to its essence, the problem is this" is an independent clause, meaning that it could be a full sentence on its own. It needs sufficient punctuation to separate it from what comes after. A colon would be best in this case because it acts as a lead-in to the second clause. Choice (A) is the correct answer. Choices (B) and (C) lack punctuation at the end of the independent clause. Choice (D) would be a comma splice.

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