PSAT Reading Question 166: Answer and Explanation

Question: 166

As used in line 26, "organized" most nearly means

• A. arranged.
• B. cooperative.
• C. hierarchical.
• D. patient.

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

B

Difficulty: Hard

Category: Vocab-in-Context

Getting to the Answer: A word like "organized" can have several meanings, depending on the context. Beware of choosing the most common meaning, as it may not fit this situation. Choice (B) successfully conveys the idea of the women's suffrage movement being one in which many different people worked together over a long period of time.