PSAT Reading Question 340: Answer and Explanation

Question: 340

As used in line 9, "sway" most nearly means

• A. governance.
• B. oscillation.
• C. rocking.
• D. influence.

Correct Answer: D

Explanation:

(D) In the context of being "social," "sway" most logically means "influence" over opinions. "Oscillation" and "rocking" both signify physical motion, which could work in other contexts but not in this one. "Governance" suggests an overly rigid and hierarchical control over people's opinions, which would be illogical here.