PSAT Writing and Language Question 390: Answer and Explanation

Question: 390

Which option most effectively introduces the concluding paragraph?

• A. NO CHANGE
• B. do not look at choosing a career as an "either-or" decision.
• C. realize that ultimately, family must come first.
• D. be certain your job will not be subject to lay-offs and unexpected shifts in the economy.

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

(B) The paragraph goes on to state that balance and flexibility in choosing a career are critically important. Choice (B) provides a logical introduction to this theme, asserting that the choice of a career should not be an all-or-nothing proposition. All of the other options express extremes, making them inconsistent with the balanced attitude advocated in this paragraph.