PSAT Reading Question 274: Answer and Explanation

Question: 274

As used in line 36, "emerging" most nearly means

• A. developing.
• B. appearing.
• C. becoming.
• D. unexpected.

Correct Answer: A

Explanation:

A

The question asks what the word emerging most nearly means in line 36. Go back to the text, find the word emerging, and cross it out. Then read the window carefully, using context clues to determine another word that would fit in the text. The text says, "Games that use geolocation are a new and emerging opportunity to bring new audiences to the park." Therefore, emerging must mean something like "growing." Developing matches "growing," so keep (A). Appearing means "becoming visible," which does not match "growing." Eliminate (B). Becoming does not match "growing," so eliminate (C). Note that (B) and (C) are Could Be True trap answers based on other meanings of emerging that are not supported by the text. Unexpected means "surprising," which does not match "growing." Eliminate (D). The correct answer is (A).