PSAT Writing and Language Question 204: Answer and Explanation

Question: 204

• A. NO CHANGE
• B. use tools for prediction
• C. use specific tools to predict
• D. use all tools readily available to predict

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

C

Difficulty: Hard

Category: Conciseness

Getting to the Answer: Generalized statements with inexact definitions that border on opinion have no place in a scientific essay. The tone and style must exhibit a reliance on verifiable statements. Because "readily available" cannot be quantified and implies the author's opinion, using the word "specific" in (C) creates a more exact statement that precedes the information on the precise tools used.