PSAT Writing and Language Question 109: Answer and Explanation

Question: 109

• A. NO CHANGE
• B. as did
• C. similar to
• D. much like that of

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

B

Words change in the answer choices, so this question tests precision of word choice. The paragraph says This influence would not be felt only in country music either and that blues singer Howlin' Wolf cited Rodgers as an early influence. Elvis Presley also cited Rodgers as an early influence. Eliminate (A) and (C) because like and similar to are not precise and make the meaning of the sentence unclear (both make it sound like Elvis Presley was an influence, not that he was influenced). Keep (B) because as did makes the meaning of the sentence clear by adding a verb. Eliminate (D) because it is not precise and introduces an unnecessary possessive phrase. The correct answer is (B).