PSAT Writing and Language Question 360: Answer and Explanation

Question: 360

• A. NO CHANGE
• B. they
• C. he or she
• D. it

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

B

Pronouns are changing in the answer choices, so this question is testing consistency of pronouns. A pronoun must be consistent in number with the noun it refers to. The underlined pronoun refers to the noun crabs, which is plural. To be consistent, the underlined pronoun must also be plural. Eliminate (A) because you is not consistent with crabs. Keep (B) because they is plural. Eliminate (C) and (D) because he or she and it are both singular. The correct answer is (B).