PSAT Writing and Language Question 196: Answer and Explanation

Question: 196

Which choice most effectively concludes the paragraph?

• A. NO CHANGE
• B. Electric coffee machines changed how people entertained at home.
• C. Over time, it was clear that coffee had become a part of everyday American life.
• D. People went to coffeehouses to discuss major issues.

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

C

Difficulty: Medium

Category: Development: Introductions and Conclusions

Getting to the Answer: To find the main topic of a paragraph, identify important details and summarize them in a sentence or two. Then, find the answer choice that is the closest to your summary. Choice (C) is the correct answer. The sentence best explains the increasing popularity of coffee in American life, the main topic of the paragraph.