PSAT Writing and Language Question 717: Answer and Explanation

Question: 717

• A. NO CHANGE
• B. not only by its importance to the medieval epic form but also
• C. not only by its importance to the medieval epic form and also
• D. not only by its importance to the medieval epic form since also

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

(B) In this context, the phrase "not only . . ." should be followed by the transition "but also." No comma needs to come between these two phrases unless the phrases being compared are also complete sentences. "With," "and," and "since" are not accepted connections to "not only."