PSAT Writing and Language Question 649: Answer and Explanation

Question: 649

Which option best expresses that the author is confident in his point of view?

• A. NO CHANGE
• B. Dubitably,
• C. While there are merits to both sides of the issue,
• D. Clearly,

Correct Answer: D

Explanation:

(D) Confidence is the issue. "Clearly" is very confident; it is obvious that it must be this way, "clearly" indicates. "Dubitably" indicates strong doubt, which is the opposite of confidence. Choices (A) and (C) lack confidence in that neither really commits to an opinion; they are ambivalent and hesitant to make a judgment.