PSAT Reading Question 564: Answer and Explanation

Question: 564

Which choice provides the best evidence for the answer to the previous question?

• A. Lines 7–10 ("Halley's . . . eye")
• B. Lines 21–23 ("though . . . minerals")
• C. Lines 38–39 ("With . . . elliptical")
• D. Lines 48–53 ("Though . . . October")

Correct Answer: A

Explanation:

(A) Lines 7–10 provide the best evidence for the idea that a Great Comet is one that can be observed without a telescope. The other options do not provide a definition of this term.