PSAT Writing and Language Question 373: Answer and Explanation

Question: 373

• A. NO CHANGE
• B. connected by
• C. connecting with
• D. that can connect

Correct Answer: D

Explanation:

D

Prepositions are changing in the answer choices, so this question is testing idioms. Look at the phrase before the preposition to determine the correct idiom. The first half of the sentence says that some patients need surgery right away, and the word Since implies that the information after the comma will provide a conclusion that relates to the first half. The second half of the sentence implies that surgical robotics can save the lives of those who need surgery right away but don't have access to an on-site doctor. Therefore, surgical robotics connects people through the use of life-saving technology. Eliminate (A) because while makes the sentence incomplete. Choice (B) implies that people connect the field of surgical robotics, which is the opposite of what the sentence should say. Eliminate (B). Eliminate (C) because the phrase connecting with people with…technology is not correct. Choice (D) suggests that surgical robotics can connect people with life-saving technology. This is true, and it is the correct meaning of the sentence in context. The correct answer is (D).