PSAT Reading Question 158: Answer and Explanation

Question: 158

Which choice provides the best evidence for the answer to the previous question?

• A. Lines 11–14 ("What's happened... familiar walls")
• B. Lines 22–24 ("Gregor then turned... quite sad")
• C. Lines 36–43 ("Doing business... with them")
• D. Lines 70–73 ("Well, there's still... what I'll do")

Correct Answer: D

Explanation:

D

Difficulty: Medium

Category: Command of Evidence

Getting to the Answer: Review your answer to the previous question. Read each choice and figure out which one provides specific support for that answer. Choice (D) provides the best support. These lines show that Gregor thinks it may be best to quit the job he hates, but he will continue to work until he can pay off his parents' debt.