PSAT Writing and Language Question 301: Answer and Explanation

Question: 301

• A. NO CHANGE
• B. Not hardly anyone
• C. Not anyone hardly
• D. Hardly anyone

Correct Answer: D

Explanation:

Difficulty: Medium

Getting to the Answer: While explicit double negatives are easier to catch and avoid, you must also be on the lookout for implicit double negatives. Hardly is a word that cannot be directly paired with a negative, such as not. The only answer choice that avoids an implicit double negative construction is (D), so it is correct.