PSAT Writing and Language Question 320: Answer and Explanation

Question: 320

• A. NO CHANGE
• B. Albert
• C. Albert—
• D. Albert,

Correct Answer: D

Explanation:

Commas are changing in the answer choices, so this question is testing the four ways to use a comma. The phrase along with Albert is unnecessary information, so it should have commas both before and after it. Eliminate (A) because it has a semicolon, not a comma, after the phrase. Eliminate (B) because it does not place a comma after the phrase. Eliminate (C) because it has a long dash, not a comma, after the phrase. Choice (D) appropriately places commas both before and after the unnecessary phrase. The correct answer is (D).