PSAT Writing and Language Question 172: Answer and Explanation

Question: 172

Which sentence provides effective evidence to support the main focus of the paragraph?

• A. NO CHANGE
• B. Many of the men in the Mission Control Center had lengthy military careers.
• C. Kranz's thoughts returned to the many tribulations he had experienced.
• D. Several engineers joined together as a bastion of calm in a sea of uncertainty.

Correct Answer: A

Explanation:

A

Difficulty: Hard

Category: Development: Introductions and Conclusions

Getting to the Answer: Quickly summarize the main idea of the paragraph. Eliminate choices that may be accurate but do not support this primary focus. Choice (A) clearly supports the main focus of the paragraph by drawing attention to Kranz's role as a leader in Mission Control.