PSAT Writing and Language Question 526: Answer and Explanation

Question: 526

• A. NO CHANGE
• B. is approaching their
• C. are approaching its
• D. are approaching their

Correct Answer: A

Explanation:

(A) It can be argued that the item "approaching its breaking point" is either "stress" or the plate. Nonetheless, both are singular nouns that require singular verbs for concordance. Eliminate choices (C) and (D) for using plural verbs. Next, the possessive pronoun form of one thing is "its." "Their" is used for multiple items, as in choice (B). Choice (A) is therefore the correct answer.