PSAT Writing and Language Question 333: Answer and Explanation

Question: 333

• A. NO CHANGE
• B. artist influences.
• C. to influence artists.
• D. influencing artists.

Correct Answer: D

Explanation:

Words are changing in the answer choices, so the question is testing precision. Notice that the underlined portion contains a verb and is part of a list of two things that describe Obata's art. All items in a list must be consistent in structure, and all verbs in a list must be consistent. The first item in the list is spreading, so the underlined verb must have an -ing form to be consistent. Eliminate (A), (B), and (C) because none of these includes an -ing form. Keep (D) because it is consistent with the other item in the list: museum exhibits allow Obata's art to continue spreading and influencing artists. The correct answer is (D).