PSAT Writing and Language Question 52: Answer and Explanation

Question: 52

For the sake of the cohesion of this paragraph, sentence 5 should be placed

• A. where it is now.
• B. after sentence 1.
• C. after sentence 2.
• D. after sentence 3.

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

B

Note the question! The question asks where sentence 5 should be placed, so it's testing consistency. Determine the subject matter of the sentence, and find the other sentence that also discusses that information. Sentence 5 discusses pet owners believing their pets are more "human" than ever before. Sentence 2 discusses the owners. Since it starts with the phrase In fact, it indicates a continuation of the idea. Therefore, sentence 5 should be placed before sentence 2. The correct answer is (B).