PSAT Writing and Language Question 103: Answer and Explanation

Question: 103

• A. NO CHANGE
• B. certain,
• C. sure about his family,
• D. sure about his mother, father, and siblings,

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

C

Phrase length changes in the answer choices, so this question tests precision of word choice. Look for a phrase that is consistent with the ideas in the sentence and is precise. The second part of the sentence is about his father. Eliminate (A) and (B) because for sure and for certain are not precise. Keep (C) because his family is consistent with his father in the latter part of the sentence. Eliminate (D) because his mother, father, and siblings is a less concise way of writing his family. The correct answer is (C).