PSAT Reading Question 129: Answer and Explanation

Question: 129

As used in line 97, "anchor" most nearly means

• A. key.
• B. fastening.
• C. rigid.
• D. supporting.

Correct Answer: A

Explanation:

A

Difficulty: Medium

Category: Vocab-in-Context

Getting to the Answer: Reread the sentence in which the word appears and decide which meaning makes the most sense in context. The sentence is referring to a new global currency that might take the place of the U.S. dollar as the major, or key, currency. Therefore, (A) is the correct definition of "anchor" in this context.