PSAT Reading Question 236: Answer and Explanation

Question: 236

Which sentence best describes the main idea of this paragraph?

• A. There is a new movie disaster movie in the theaters.
• B. People who experience disasters must be very strong.
• C. For some reason, people find disaster movies entertaining.
• D. There is something wrong with people who like disaster movies.

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

C. The author of the paragraph begins and ends with an emphasis on the audience's enjoyment of disaster. This suggests that the main point has to do with the odd fact that people love disaster films. See Lesson: Main Ideas, Topic Sentences, and Supporting Details.