PSAT Writing and Language Question 431: Answer and Explanation

Question: 431

• A. NO CHANGE
• B. Townsend; the novel's protagonist.
• C. Townsend, the novel's protagonist.
• D. Townsend: the novels protagonist.

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

(C) This choice properly places a comma before the clarifying description; it also correctly uses the apostrophe and s after "novel" to indicate singular possession. Choice (A) is incorrect because there is no break before the clarifying phrase. The answer is not choice (B) because a semicolon must have a complete sentence both before and after it. Choice (D) is wrong because this option does not properly show possession.