PSAT Writing and Language Question 583: Answer and Explanation

Question: 583

• A. NO CHANGE
• B. As a result,
• C. For instance,
• D. However,

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

(C) For transitions, analyze both the current sentence and the previous sentence to determine how they interrelate. The second sentence here gives a supporting example to bolster the claim made in the first sentence. "For instance" is the best option to illustrate an example. The second sentence isn't surprising but, rather, is to be expected based on sentence 1. Eliminate choice (A) for that reason. Choice (B) implies a cause-and-effect relationship that is not apparent, while choice (D) implies a contrast that is equally absent.