PSAT Writing and Language Question 408: Answer and Explanation

Question: 408

• A. NO CHANGE
• B. The increased use of smartphones and Internet technology have profoundly influenced how we interact with our friends and family.
• C. The increased using of smartphones and Internet technology had profoundly affected how we will interact with our friends and family.
• D. The increased use of smartphones and Internet technology has profoundly affected how we interact with our friends and family.

Correct Answer: D

Explanation:

(D) Choice (D) uses parallel structure and proper tense to make a clear, flowing sentence. Choice (A) is a sentence fragment. Choice (B) uses the plural "have" instead of "has" to match up with the singular "use." Choice (C) improperly uses "using" instead of "use."