PSAT Writing and Language Question 41: Answer and Explanation

Question: 41

• A. NO CHANGE
• B. require
• C. do require
• D. has required

Correct Answer: A

Explanation:

A

Verbs are changing in the answer choices, so the question is testing consistency of verbs. A verb must be consistent with its subject and with the other verbs in the sentence. The subject of the verb is Work, which is singular. To be consistent, the verb in the answer choices must also be singular. Eliminate (B) and (C) because they are plural. Requires is in the present tense and has required is in the present perfect. Since there are no other verbs in the sentence, select the choice that is consistent with the verb in the following sentence. The following sentence uses the verb provide, which is present tense. Eliminate (D). The correct answer is (A).