PSAT Writing and Language Question 218: Answer and Explanation

Question: 218

The author is considering adding the following sentence at this point in the passage.

"Millions of tourists visit the dam site every year, but it also poses as an environmental hazard to fish wildlife."

Should the author make this revision?

• A. No, it is an irrelevant detail to the passage.
• B. No, it is a relevant detail but would be better placed at another point in the passage.
• C. Yes, it connects the previous sentence to the following one with additional supporting detail.
• D. Yes, it appropriately helps transition the passage from one topic to another.

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

C. The additional sentence provides more detail that expands upon the ideas of the previous sentence and the following one. It appropriately connects the two sentences, which offers an alternative perspective, but does not completely shift the topic of the passage. See Lesson: Main Ideas, Topic Sentences, and Supporting Details.