PSAT Reading Question 195: Answer and Explanation

Question: 195

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

• A. Lines 11–14 ("Yet for centuries,... health")
• B. Lines 32–35 ("This stress... well")
• C. Lines 63–67 ("Many believe... of laughter")
• D. Lines 87–91 ("Humor is... of all")

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

C

Difficulty: Medium

Category: Command of Evidence

Getting to the Answer: Avoid answer choices like (D) that may not support a general conclusion you could take from the passage. Choice (C) is the correct answer. The author expects future research will yield stronger evidence in support of laughter's health benefits.