PSAT Writing and Language Question 677: Answer and Explanation

Question: 677

• A. NO CHANGE
• B. have much
• C. had much
• D. has many

Correct Answer: A

Explanation:

(A) The first decision is whether to use "many" or "much." The sentence mentions "reasons," which are things that are easily countable. Many reasons is the better usage, so eliminate choices (B) and (C). Recall that we use "much" to describe things we cannot count. The subject is "dental students," which is a plural noun that requires a plural verb like "have." "Has" is a singular verb. Choice (A), then, is better than choice (D).