PSAT Reading Question 547: Answer and Explanation

Question: 547

As used in line 43, "ends" most closely means

• A. completions.
• B. objectives.
• C. sorrows.
• D. casualties.

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

(B) Based on the context of the sentence, Anthony is referring to future goals of the political party, which could be expressed as "objectives." Choice (A) mistakenly uses an alternative meaning of "ends," and choices (C) and (D) skew the meaning in an overly negative direction.