PSAT Writing and Language Question 665: Answer and Explanation

Question: 665

The author is considering removing the underlined portion of the sentence. Should it be kept or removed?

• A. Kept, because it gives statistical evidence
• B. Kept, because it provides a helpful elaboration
• C. Removed, because it is irrelevant to the topic of the sentence
• D. Removed, because it interrupts the author's line of reasoning

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

(B) Ultimately, if we were to delete the underlined portion, we would be removing information that is both relevant and productive. It provides a "helpful elaboration" in this sentence, and it contributes informative value to the passage. Choice (B) is the correct answer.