PSAT Writing and Language Question 660: Answer and Explanation

Question: 660

• A. NO CHANGE
• B. While
• C. Since
• D. And

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

(B) "While" expresses two things occurring simultaneously, which is the nature of this sentence. It also can function as a contrasting transition as it does here (but doesn't necessarily have to). Essentially, most of the world accepts that Pluto isn't a planet, but, at the same time, some people stubbornly refuse to let Pluto go. "Since" and "because" are cause-and-effect transitions, while "and" is a conjunction.