PSAT Writing and Language Question 379: Answer and Explanation

Question: 379

To make this paragraph most logical, sentence 2 should be placed

• A. where it is now.
• B. after sentence 3.
• C. after sentence 4.
• D. after sentence 5.

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

B

Note the question! The question asks where sentence 2 should be placed, so it's testing consistency of ideas. The sentence must be consistent with the ideas that come both before and after it. Sentence 2 says that Bessie was, once again, unable to find an instructor in any American school, so it must come after some mention of a decision to return to school. Sentence 3 states that Bessie decided to pursue advanced aviation training. Therefore, sentence 2 should follow sentence 3. The correct answer is (B).