PSAT Writing and Language Question 51: Answer and Explanation

Question: 51

Which choice best emphasizes that many pet owners consider their pets to be more human than animal?

• A. NO CHANGE
• B. every little boy and girl dreams of getting a puppy for Christmas.
• C. many now self-identify as pet "parents."
• D. pets are a great way to teach children about death.

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

C

Note the question! The question asks for the choice that emphasizes that many pet owners consider their pets to be more human than animal, so it's testing consistency of ideas. Showing that pets are shared between friends is not consistent with more human than animal, so eliminate (A). Getting a puppy for Christmas is not consistent, so eliminate (B). Owners who self identify as pet "parents" is consistent, so keep (C). Pets are a great way to teach children about death is not consistent, so eliminate (D). The correct answer is (C).