PSAT Writing and Language Question 54: Answer and Explanation

Question: 54

• A. NO CHANGE
• B. the way they think about things.
• C. what they mind.
• D. their minds.

Correct Answer: D

Explanation:

D

The number of words is changing in the answer choices, so the question is testing concision. The sentence must be about pets' minds or the way they think, but it does not need to reference both. Eliminate (A) because it contains a repetition of the ideas of minds and the way they think. Eliminate (C) because it changes the meaning and therefore is not precise. Between (B) and (D), (B) is wordier and therefore not as concise; eliminate (B). The correct answer is (D).