PSAT Writing and Language Question 350: Answer and Explanation

Question: 350

• A. NO CHANGE
• B. were
• C. is
• D. are

Correct Answer: A

Explanation:

A

Verbs are changing in the answer choices, so this question is testing consistency of verbs. A verb must be consistent with its subject and with the other verbs in the sentence. The subject of the verb is explanation, which is singular. To be consistent, the underlined verb must also be singular. Eliminate (B) and (D) because were and are are plural. The other verb in the sentence is was, which is in the past tense. To be consistent, the underlined verb must also be in the past tense. Eliminate (C) because it is not in the past tense. The correct answer is (A).