PSAT Writing and Language Question 577: Answer and Explanation

Question: 577

• A. NO CHANGE
• B. is at least 35 years old and has resided in the United States for 14 years or more.
• C. is 35 and has lived in the U.S. for a long time.
• D. meets the requirements as laid out in the Constitution.

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

(B) Choice (A) is very wordy. For instance, "for the duration of 14 years" can be much more effective if it is shortened to "for 14 years." Choice (C) reads as if the president must be exactly 35. Choice (D) is terribly general, providing us with no relevant, specific information. Choice (B) is the best combination of concision and specificity.