PSAT Reading Question 207: Answer and Explanation

Question: 207

Which option could the author use to make the passage argument stronger?

• A. A picture of the study groups that form in a classroom which excludes minority students.
• B. A bar graph of students enrolled within certain classes that discuss topics of bias.
• C. A line graph showing the increase of minority students within the campus population.
• D. A pie chart of the ethnic backgrounds within the student population.

Correct Answer: A

Explanation:

A. The students from the survey revealed that they are continuously being marginalized within campus settings. This concept would be best supported by a picture that shows that bias exists within the classroom. See Lesson: Evaluating and Integrating Data.