PSAT Writing and Language Question 452: Answer and Explanation

Question: 452

The author would like to insert the following sentence into paragraph {3}:

"Look at the recent ransacking of the National Museum of Iraq, for example."

Where would it most logically be placed?

• A. Before sentence 2
• B. Before sentence 3
• C. Before sentence 4
• D. Before sentence 5

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

(B) This sentence provides evidence in support of the claim made in sentence 2 that artifacts may be safer if they are taken away from their native countries. Therefore, this sentence logically follows sentence 2.