PSAT Writing and Language Question 17: Answer and Explanation

Question: 17

• A. NO CHANGE
• B. keeping you up
• C. awakens
• D. kept you up

Correct Answer: A

Explanation:

Verbs change in the answer choices, so this question tests consistency of verbs. A verb must be consistent with its subject and with the other verbs in the sentence. The other verb in the sentence is want, which is in the present tense. Eliminate (B) and (D) because they are not in the present tense. Eliminate (C) because awakens indicates fear waking up at night, which doesn't make sense. The correct answer is (A).