PSAT Writing and Language Question 544: Answer and Explanation

Question: 544

Which of the following would provide the most logical and effective conclusion to this paragraph and transition to the next paragraph?

• A. NO CHANGE
• B. Or does it?
• C. Or can you?
• D. Or did it?

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

(B) First, maintain verb parallelism. The rest of the passage is in present tense, so eliminate choice (D) for being past tense. Our proposed question refers to the previous sentence that refers to a list that "comprises those occupants found in a normal legal proceeding." The most logical follow-up is "Or does it?" This phrase means does this list really comprise the occupants in the legal proceeding? Choices (A) and (C) use pronouns that aren't logical in context.