PSAT Reading Question 90: Answer and Explanation

Question: 90

As used in line 49, "practices" most nearly means

• A. traditions.
• B. rehearsals.
• C. accomplishments.
• D. chores.

Correct Answer: A

Explanation:

A

The question asks what the word practices means in line 49. Go back to the text, find the word practices, and highlight it. Carefully read the surrounding text to determine another word that would fit in its place, based on the context of the passage. The text says that burning exclusively in late spring is one of the cultural practices of the Flint hills. Therefore, practices must mean something like "customs." Traditions matches "customs," so keep (A). Neither rehearsals, accomplishments, nor chores matches "customs," so eliminate (B), (C), and (D). The correct answer is (A).