PSAT Writing and Language Question 650: Answer and Explanation

Question: 650

• A. NO CHANGE
• B. Enriching one's life and community, is well worth regularly delving into great books.
• C. Enriching one's life and community is well worth regularly delving into great books.
• D. Enriching one's life and community; is well worth regularly delving into great books.

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

(C) Ultimately, this whole sentence is one independent clause that must not be interrupted by punctuation. There is only one subject and there is only one predicate, despite the sentence's length. Choices (A) and (B) add unnecessary commas. Choice (D) improperly employs a semicolon that requires a full sentence on both sides of the semicolon.