PSAT Writing and Language Question 155: Answer and Explanation

Question: 155

• A. NO CHANGE
• B. influences, and perhaps none is as
• C. influences, but perhaps none is as
• D. influences. Or perhaps none is as

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

C

Difficulty: Medium

Category: Organization: Transitions

Getting to the Answer: Read the two sentences connected by the underlined portion and decide which answer choice creates a grammatically correct and logical sentence. Choice (C) is correct. Using the coordinating conjunction "but" with a comma to combine the sentences shows that the second portion, which mentions Varèse as being unique, stands in contrast to the first portion, which mentions many influential artists. The other options, featuring "and" and "or," do not show this necessary contrast.