PSAT Writing and Language Question 404: Answer and Explanation

Question: 404

• A. NO CHANGE
• B. to calm their nerves.
• C. to break free from the tension and anxiety that plagues them.
• D. to achieve an internal equilibrium of peacefulness.

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

(B) Choice (B) preserves the original meaning while deleting repetitive wording. Choices (A), (C), and (D) are all wordy and repetitive.