PSAT Writing and Language Question 181: Answer and Explanation

Question: 181

Which statement most clearly communicates the main claim of the paragraph?

• A. NO CHANGE
• B. Economic independence from impoverished countries would still be possible.
• C. The UK would take on significant economic risk if it adopted the euro as its currency.
• D. Euro adoption would require subsequent economic assistance on the UK's behalf.

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

C

Difficulty: Hard

Category: Development: Introductions and Conclusions

Getting to the Answer: Watch out for answer choices that correctly identify supporting points but do not explain the main claim. The paragraph contains evidence, including decreased taxable wealth and decreased control over interest rates, to support the main claim. Choice (C) is correct. It expresses the main claim of the paragraph and is supported by the evidence.