Digital PSAT Reading and Writing Practice Question 96: Answer and Explanation

Question: 96

Given how reading can benefit an individual, it is not surprising, then, that readers have positive effects on society. Those who read literature are more than twice as likely to volunteer or do charity work and more than three times as likely to go to museums, attend plays or concerts, and create art as those who do not. Good readers are even more likely to play sports, attend sporting events, or do outdoor activities. ___________ criminals tend to have significantly worse reading skills than others.

Which choice completes the text with the most logical transition?

• A. On the other hand,
• B. Therefore,
• C. Moreover,
• D. Thus,

Correct Answer: A

Explanation:

(A) The best option here is a contrasting transition. Essentially, good readers are active, but bad readers tend to end up as criminals. A vast generalization, but that's the structure of the sentence. On the other hand is the only contrasting transition. Therefore and thus are cause-and-effect transitions. Moreover means "also."