PSAT Writing and Language Question 367: Answer and Explanation

Question: 367

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

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

C

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 physician, which is singular. To be consistent, the underlined verb must also be singular. Eliminate (A) and (D) because have been and were are plural. Verbs must also be consistent with other verbs in the sentence. The other verb in the sentence, before the underlined portion, is makes, which is in the present tense. To be consistent, the underlined verb must also be in the present tense. Eliminate (B) because was is past tense. Keep (C) because it is present tense. The correct answer is (C).