PSAT Writing and Language Question 422: Answer and Explanation

Question: 422

• A. NO CHANGE
• B. Sarah.
• C. a gift for her.
• D. an excellent present for her.

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

(B) In the previous sentence, there are three females mentioned: Sarah, Bethany, and the narrator's mother. So, a pronoun would not be appropriate at this point because it is unclear to whom the pronoun refers. On the PSAT, you never need to worry about whether the word substituted for a vague pronoun is true—if the pronoun needs to be clarified, whatever logical noun they use will be fine. Choice (A) keeps the vague pronoun, and choices (C) and (D) change the original meaning.