PSAT Writing and Language Question 669: Answer and Explanation

Question: 669

Which of the following choices provides the most relevant and detailed elaboration of the previous sentence?

• A. NO CHANGE
• B. The youngest child may be significantly younger than his or her oldest sibling, particularly if his or her parents remarried.
• C. The oldest child, to elaborate, will likely have a "take-charge" personality.
• D. Many famous comedians, actors, and musicians are the youngest in their families.

Correct Answer: D

Explanation:

(D) Read the previous sentence. We need to elaborate on the claim that the youngest child is an entertainer. Eliminate choice (A) for irrelevance. Eliminate choice (C) because it refers to the oldest child, not the youngest. Eliminate choice (B) for not mentioning entertaining. Choice (D), however, refers to youngest children as entertainers. It is, therefore, our best answer.