PSAT Writing and Language Question 651: Answer and Explanation

Question: 651

• A. NO CHANGE
• B. a sentence that may not, mean much to young students anymore.
• C. a sentence that, may not mean much, to young students anymore.
• D. a sentence that may not mean much to young students anymore.

Correct Answer: D

Explanation:

(D) Ultimately, unless a comma is required, avoid using one. Such is the case with this sentence, where everything reads perfectly without punctuation. Choices (A), (B), and (C) all interrupt the clause by inserting unnecessary commas.