PSAT Writing and Language Question 186: Answer and Explanation

Question: 186

• A. NO CHANGE
• B. Or,
• C. Also,
• D. However,

Correct Answer: D

Explanation:

D

Difficulty: Easy

Category: Organization: Transitions

Getting to the Answer: Decide which transition word makes the most sense in the context of the sentence by reading each choice in the sentence. The correct choice should connect the two sentences as the text transitions from economic concerns to those of "security, power, and protection." The word "however" is the best transition because it provides a logical contrast between the ideas in the passage. Choice (D) is the correct answer.