PSAT Writing and Language Question 104: Answer and Explanation

Question: 104

At this point, the writer wants to include a detail that provides specific information about Rodgers's illness. Which of the following would best fulfill that goal?

• A. NO CHANGE
• B. problems with his health
• C. a bout of tuberculosis
• D. one of the current diseases

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

C

Note the question! The question asks which choice would best fulfill the goal of including a detail that provides specific information about Rodgers's illness, so it tests consistency. Eliminate answers that are inconsistent with the purpose stated in the question. Eliminate (A), (B), and (D) because they do not give specific information about Rodgers's illness. Only (C) gives the name of the illness. The correct answer is (C).