PSAT Reading Question 556: Answer and Explanation

Question: 556

Unlike Passage 1, Passage 2 discusses what about the microwave?

• A. Its popularity
• B. Its shortcomings
• C. Its methodology
• D. Its possible applications

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

(B) Passage 1 does not discuss problems with the microwave. In contrast, Passage 2 does mention how the speed of microwave cooking comes at the expense of precision (lines 90–93). Both passages mention the widespread popularity, cooking methodology, and possible cooking applications of the microwave.