PSAT Writing and Language Question 668: Answer and Explanation

Question: 668

The author is considering adding the following sentence to the previous paragraph:

"Middle children are also mediators."

Where would it most logically be placed?

• A. Before sentence 1
• B. Before sentence 3
• C. Before sentence 5
• D. Before sentence 7

Correct Answer: D

Explanation:

(D) The proposed insertion states that middle children are "mediators." Sentence 7 talks about mediating, which means resolving differences. Thus, it is most effective to place our insertion right before this sentence, as in choice (D).