PSAT Writing and Language Question 584: Answer and Explanation

Question: 584

The author would like to use the data from the accompanying chart to create a relevant sentence to insert in the essay. To which paragraph should such a sentence be added?

• A. Paragraph 1
• B. Paragraph 2
• C. Paragraph 3
• D. Paragraph 4

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

(B) Analyze the chart for this question. Notice that the chart refers to personal characteristics that voters have stated would be important to them in a presidential candidate. Paragraph 2 refers to personal characteristics, which makes that paragraph the most suitable place to insert a relevant sentence based on the data in our chart. Paragraph 1 is introductory, and there isn't any mention of personal characteristics there. Paragraph 4 refers to financial matters. Paragraph 3 is close, but it refers to more concrete qualifications, like education, seniority, and political credentials. Choice (B) is the correct answer.