PSAT Reading Question 233: Answer and Explanation

Question: 233

What information could the author add to the passage to make the argument stronger and more informative?

• A. Statistics showing more job opportunities within the STEM fields than social studies
• B. A survey of children deciding if they like STEM or social studies more
• C. A pie chart of time devotion at school showing more time dedicated to STEM than social studies
• D. A line graph of test score averages for STEM and social studies which are approximately the same

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

C. While all options seem related to the passage, a pie chart that clearly shows more time in the classroom is being given to STEM subjects supports the author's claim. See Lesson: Evaluating and Integrating Data.