PSAT Writing and Language Question 282: Answer and Explanation

Question: 282

• A. NO CHANGE
• B. agrees
• C. agreeing
• D. have agreed

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Difficulty: Medium

Getting to the Answer: This underlined verb has the subject "community." Although this noun refers to numerous people, the collective noun itself is treated as singular. Eliminate any answer choices that use a plural verb: (A) and (D). Using the -ing form of the verb, as in (C), results in a sentence fragment. (B) appropriately uses a present tense, singular verb and is therefore correct.