PSAT Reading Question 232: Answer and Explanation

Question: 232

Which sentence from the article shows the author's awareness that modern parents are often busy people?

• A. A good first step is to keep a globe or world map in a prominent location in your home.
• B. If you don't have time to do this research during a family library trip, most libraries allow patrons to browse and order books online.
• C. If you're not sure your child's school is instilling these basic foundations of knowledge, you need to support your kids' learning yourself.
• D. A growing focus on STEM—science, technology, engineering, and math—has brought funding and excitement for these subjects into schools.

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

B. The line about online library databases shows that the author understands that parents may need a convenient way to follow the article's advice. See Lesson: Understanding Primary Sources, Making Inferences, and Drawing Conclusions.