PSAT Writing and Language Question 595: Answer and Explanation

Question: 595

The author wishes to place the following sentence into the previous paragraph:

“One factor is the demand that you expect over a given time period, such as a month or quarter.”

Where would it most logically be placed?

• A. Before sentence 2
• B. Before sentence 4
• C. Before sentence 9
• D. Before sentence 10

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

(B) Notice how sentence 4 says "the other" but is ambiguous in context. What is the other? The proposed insertion clarifies this, beginning with "one factor." "The other," then, refers to the other factor, which is much more logical when the insertion is placed before sentence 4.