PSAT Writing and Language Question 35: Answer and Explanation

Question: 35

• A. NO CHANGE
• B. those of European descent,
• C. people from Europe,
• D. Europeans,

Correct Answer: D

Explanation:

D

The number of words is changing in the answer choices, so the question is testing concision. First, determine whether the extra words are necessary. In this case, all the answers mean the same thing, so the shortest answer is probably going to be the best. To confirm, the choice should be consistent with the rest of the sentence. The sentence lists two things. The second should be consistent with the first, so Americans and Europeans would be consistent. The correct answer is (D).