PSAT Writing and Language Question 711: Answer and Explanation

Question: 711

• A. NO CHANGE
• B. system the way the presidential candidates campaign, for
• C. system the way the presidential, candidates campaign for
• D. system, the way the presidential candidates campaign for

Correct Answer: D

Explanation:

(D) Placing just one comma after "system" provides a break between the dependent introductory clause and the independent clause that follows. Moreover, it maintains the logic of keeping the phrase "the way the presidential candidates campaign" together as a unified whole, unlike choice (A).