PSAT Writing and Language Question 68: Answer and Explanation

Question: 68

• A. NO CHANGE
• B. animal influence, the beaver,
• C. animals' influence, the beaver's,
• D. animal's influence, the beaver's,

Correct Answer: D

Explanation:

D

Apostrophes are changing in the answer choices, so the question is testing apostrophe usage. When used with a noun, the apostrophe indicates possession. In this sentence, the influence belongs to the animal, so the word animal needs an apostrophe. Eliminate (A) and (B). Since one animal is singular, the apostrophe must be before the s. Eliminate (C). The correct answer is (D).