PSAT Writing and Language Question 519: Answer and Explanation

Question: 519

• A. NO CHANGE
• B. than
• C. then those in
• D. then

Correct Answer: A

Explanation:

(A) Maintain a logical comparison in this sentence. "Then" is not used for comparisons, so eliminate choices (C) and (D). Keep in mind that this is comparing the scenery of California to the scenery of other places, as opposed to comparing California itself to other places. Choice (B) attempts to compare apples to oranges, so it must be eliminated. Choice (A) is the only option that logically compares one place's scenery to another place's scenery.