PSAT Writing and Language Question 674: Answer and Explanation

Question: 674

Which of the following options provides the best combined version of the two underlined sentences?

• A. While it is truly the case that he has a nature that is loyal and amiable, he nevertheless appalled me.
• B. Even though he had an amiable, loyal nature, I could not help but be appalled by Hermey.
• C. Despite his amiable, loyal nature, Hermey appalled me.
• D. Because of his amiable, loyal nature, I was appalled by Hermey.

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

(C) Choices (A) and (B) are simply excessively wordy versions of choice (C), which manages concision while maintaining the initial meaning. Choice (D) changes the initial contrasting relationship to one of cause and effect.