PSAT Writing and Language Question 573: Answer and Explanation

Question: 573

• A. NO CHANGE
• B. less worthy
• C. fewer worthy
• D. fewer worth of the

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

(B) To quantify adjectives, it is appropriate to use "less." For example, one would never say he is fewer fast. Rather, one would say he is less fast. Eliminate choices (C) and (D) accordingly. "Lessening" cannot be used as a determiner, which is what this sentence requires.