PSAT Writing and Language Question 472: Answer and Explanation

Question: 472

• A. NO CHANGE
• B. has
• C. is
• D. are

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

(B) The subject is "controversy," which is a singular noun. Eliminate choices (A) and (D) as they are plural verbs, and thus can't be paired with a singular noun. Choice (C) is close to correct, but the passage would need to read as, "is nearly equaled by its acclaim." That requisite "by" is not there, however. Thus, "has equaled" is our best choice.