PSAT Reading Question 215: Answer and Explanation

Question: 215

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

• A. Lines 1-3 ("What … pavement?")
• B. Lines 11-12 ("This … pavement.'")
• C. Lines 20-21 ("Neurons … messages.")
• D. Lines 23-24 ("'The … hot'.")

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

C. The sentence, "Neurons have long, spindly extensions called axons that carry electrical and chemical messages." is one example of the author's use of description to illustrate how neurons function. See Lesson: Main Ideas, Topic Sentences, and Supporting Details.