PSAT Writing and Language Question 148: Answer and Explanation

Question: 148

• A. NO CHANGE
• B. service. And next
• C. service and next
• D. service; and next

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

C

Difficulty: Medium

Category: Sentence Structure: Commas, Dashes, and Colons

Getting to the Answer: Examine the structure of the whole sentence. Consider whether the punctuation is correct or even necessary. The subject of this sentence is "he," and it is followed by a compound predicate containing the verbs "built" and "founded." When a compound predicate contains only two items, a comma should not separate either verb from the subject. No punctuation is necessary, so (C) is the correct answer.