PSAT Reading Question 349: Answer and Explanation

Question: 349

As used in in line 10, "massive" most nearly means

• A. dense.
• B. large.
• C. heavy.
• D. severe.

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

(B) In lines 10–12, the author describes the large size of the artwork, highlighting how it spanned over 23 miles of walkways. Something that is "massive" could be "dense," like a black hole, or "heavy," like a blue whale. In this context, the large size is emphasized. There is not a negative association with "massive" at it is used here, so "severe" would not work.