PSAT Writing and Language Question 487: Answer and Explanation

Question: 487

Which of the following options would provide the most logical introduction to this sentence?

• A. NO CHANGE
• B. Mildly,
• C. Exceptionally,
• D. Wrong,

Correct Answer: A

Explanation:

(A) This is a question where it is probably easier to eliminate incorrect choices rather than zeroing in our correct answer immediately. "Wrong, I do use e-mail . . ." implies that an incorrect assumption has been made, which is not the case. "Mildly, I do use e-mail . . ." is nonsensical. Similarly, "exceptionally, I use e-mail . . ." does not make sense, either. The correct choice was choice (A). Notice how the "yes" works in context: it is given as a concession that, even though the narrator is not terribly fond of technology, he still uses some technology.