PSAT Writing and Language Question 47: Answer and Explanation

Question: 47

Which of the following true statements best supports the statement made earlier in this sentence?

• A. NO CHANGE
• B. many children will be born in the United States.
• C. some veterinarians will retire.
• D. the veterinary profession will grow by 36 percent.

Correct Answer: D

Explanation:

D

Note the question! The question asks for the statement that best supports the statement made earlier in this sentence, so it's testing consistency of ideas. The beginning of the sentence states that it may be time to bring the dream back. The dream is the dream of being veterinarians from the first sentence. Thus, the underlined portion must be consistent with the idea of fulfilling the dream of becoming a vet. The U.S. economy is not consistent, so eliminate (A). The number of children born is not consistent, so eliminate (B). That some veterinarians will retire does not necessarily mean there will be an increase in the number of jobs typically available, so eliminate (C). Stating that the veterinary profession will grow is consistent, so keep (D). The correct answer is (D).