PSAT Writing and Language Question 575: Answer and Explanation

Question: 575

The author is considering deleting the underlined sentence. Should it be removed?

• A. Yes, because it interrupts the flow of the paragraph.
• B. Yes, because it is unrelated to the facts of the paragraph.
• C. No, because it defines a key term in the passage.
• D. No, because it provides a relevant historical anecdote.

Correct Answer: A

Explanation:

(A) The problem with this sentence is that it needed to be placed earlier if it was going to be used at all. The passage has drifted away from discussion of the separation of powers. To return to the topic would be flighty at this point, breaking with the flow of the passage. Choice (A) is the correct answer.