PSAT Writing and Language Question 28: Answer and Explanation

Question: 28

Which choice most effectively combines the sentences at the underlined portion?

• A. 1940s; in this report,
• B. 1940s, and in this report,
• C. 1940s, in which
• D. 1940s that gave information in which

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

Note the question! The question asks for the most effective way to combine the sentences, so it is testing concision and precision. Start with the shortest option, (C). Choice (C) makes the meaning of the sentence clear and is concise, so keep it. Eliminate (A) and (B) because they unnecessarily repeat the word report. Eliminate (D) because it is overly wordy compared to (C). The correct answer is (C).