PSAT Writing and Language Practice Question 416
Question: 416
Picking a good birthday present for my friend Sarah is nearly impossible. 1 Irregardless of what I buy her—be it new clothing, electronics, or even concert tickets—she never seems satisfied. Perhaps this is because Sarah is the girl 2 whom has nearly everything already. She makes enough money from her job such that if 3 there is an item she really wants, she will simply 4 buy them for herself. Even a gift card causes a hostile reaction from her—"why did you get 5 her something that I can only use at one store?"
In the gift exchange this year, I could get Sarah, Bethany, or my Mother, but I 6 was worried I could have 7 her. Purchasing a present for Bethany is far easier 8 than Sarah.
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
(C) Choice (C) uses "regardless," which means "in spite of." This makes sense given the context because the narrator is expressing that no matter what she tries to buy her friend, she is unsatisfied. Choice (A) is not a word, choice (B) is too wordy and improperly uses "regarding," and choice (D), "regarding," means "concerning."