PSAT Reading Question 574: Answer and Explanation

Question: 574

As used in line 67, "plants" most closely means

• A. vegetation.
• B. stations.
• C. factories.
• D. houses.

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

(C) When handling these vocabulary questions, substitute each choice into the sentence to determine which option is most logical in context. As in power plants, "plants" sometimes has a denotation of factories. Such is the case in this sentence, and choice (C) is the correct answer. "Vegetation" is the normal meaning for plants, but it is terribly illogical here. "Stations" and "houses" both have somewhat of a case for legitimacy in context, but "factories" is far superior given the production process occurring there.