PSAT Writing and Language Question 141: Answer and Explanation

Question: 141

Where should sentence 1 be placed to make the paragraph feel cohesive?

• A. Where it is now
• B. After sentence 2
• C. After sentence 3
• D. After sentence 4

Correct Answer: A

Explanation:

A

Difficulty: Medium

Category: Organization: Sentence Placement

Getting to the Answer: Consider the function of this sentence. At what point in the paragraph should this function be employed? The sentence is setting the scene, so it should be placed where it is now, at the beginning of the paragraph. To place it later would make the meaning of the paragraph unclear. Choice (A) is the correct answer.