PSAT Writing and Language Question 193: Answer and Explanation

Question: 193

Which choice best establishes a concluding sentence for the paragraph?

• A. Coffee's appearance in the historical record shows it was becoming more and more established in the New World.
• B. The colonies probably used more tea than coffee because there are records of it being imported from England.
• C. William Penn founded Pennsylvania Colony, which became the state of Pennsylvania after the Revolutionary War with England ended.
• D. The Mayflower did carry a number of items that the colonists needed for settlement, including animals and tools.

Correct Answer: A

Explanation:

A

Difficulty: Hard

Category: Development: Introductions and Conclusions

Getting to the Answer: To find the best conclusion, look for the choice that summarizes the main points of the paragraph and best completes the paragraph. The paragraph begins by talking about the lack of record of coffee as cargo on the Mayflower and then introduces when it was first referenced. Choice (A) does the best job of retelling what the paragraph is about, therefore providing an effective conclusion.