PSAT Writing and Language Question 132: Answer and Explanation
Question: 132
Which sentence should be removed to improve the focus of the concluding paragraph?
- A. Sentence 1
- B. Sentence 3
- C. Sentence 5
- D. Sentence 6
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
B
Difficulty: Medium
Category: Development: Revising Text
Getting to the Answer: Read the entire paragraph. Identify the sentence that is least relevant to the paragraph's topic and purpose. The purpose of this paragraph is to sum up the central ideas of the passage. Choice (B) introduces a detail that, while important, does not summarize the central ideas of the passage and therefore detracts from the paragraph's focus.
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