PSAT Writing and Language Question 78: Answer and Explanation

Question: 78

• A. NO CHANGE
• B. have had
• C. were having
• D. have

Correct Answer: D

Explanation:

D

Verbs change in the answer choices, so this question tests consistency of verbs. A verb must be consistent with other verbs in the sentence. Check for other verbs in the surrounding sentences. The verbs in the previous sentence, imagine and go, also refer to the subject you and are in present tense. Therefore, the underlined verb should be in present tense to be consistent. Eliminate (A), (B), and (C) because the verbs are not in present tense. Only (D) contains a present tense verb. The correct answer is (D).