PSAT Writing and Language Question 46: Answer and Explanation

Question: 46

• A. NO CHANGE
• B. less than
• C. fewer then
• D. less then

Correct Answer: A

Explanation:

A

The vocabulary is changing in the answer choices, so the question is testing word choice. Ose fewer when comparing concrete, countable items. Use less when comparing uncountable nouns. The sentence is comparing the number of graduates, which is countable, so use fewer. Eliminate (B) and (D). Next, than indicates a comparison while then indicates time. The sentence is comparing the graduates each year, so eliminate (C). The correct answer is (A).