PSAT Writing and Language Question 29: Answer and Explanation

Question: 29

Which choice is most consistent with the style and tone of the passage?

• A. NO CHANGE
• B. dig
• C. take in a lot of
• D. understand

Correct Answer: D

Explanation:

Note the question! The question asks for the choice that is most consistent with the style and tone of the passage, so it's testing consistency. Choices (A) and (B) are overly casual—the passage has a formal, academic tone, and neither "getting" nor "digging" an idea is consistent with that tone. Eliminate (A) and (B). Choice (C) is also overly casual through the use of the phrase a lot of, so eliminate (C). Choice (D) is appropriate for the tone of the passage. The correct answer is (D).