PSAT Reading Question 203: Answer and Explanation

Question: 203

The authors most likely include the statistic about the percentage of minority students who feel marginalized in order to:

• A. show that experiences with marginalization are widespread.
• B. scare readers into thinking they may be unconscious racists.
• C. provide a counterpoint to an argument in favor of bias training.
• D. distract from the fact that 17% of minority students did not feel marginalized.

Correct Answer: A

Explanation:

A. The statistic shows that the majority of minority students felt marginalized on campus. See Lesson: Author's Purpose and Point of View.