PSAT Writing and Language Question 123: Answer and Explanation

Question: 123

Which choice would most clearly end the paragraph with a restatement of the author’s claim?

• A. The UN is an organization dedicated to advancing social and political justice around the world.
• B. Those who argue otherwise are not well educated about geopolitical issues in the 20th century or today.
• C. The UN has had its share of corruption over the years, but it has a well-earned reputation of effectively settling international disputes.
• D. A better understanding of the UN suggests that the UN enables far greater peace in today's world than could have been possible otherwise.

Correct Answer: D

Explanation:

D

Difficulty: Hard

Category: Development: Introductions and Conclusions

Getting to the Answer: Review the main points made so far. The correct answer should touch on or summarize previous ideas in the paragraph. Choice (D) is correct. This concluding sentence effectively summarizes the ideas that compose the paragraph's main claim.