PSAT Writing and Language Question 83: Answer and Explanation

Question: 83

• A. NO CHANGE
• B. companies'
• C. company's
• D. companys'

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

C

Apostrophes change in the answer choices, so this question tests apostrophe usage. When used with a noun, on the PSAT, an apostrophe indicates possession. In this sentence, the output belongs to a company, so an apostrophe is needed, and because the word a indicates that the noun is singular, the apostrophe should be placed before the s. Eliminate (A) because it does not contain an apostrophe. Eliminate (B) because the sentence is discussing one company, not companies. Keep (C) because it has the apostrophe in the correct place and a singular company. Eliminate (D) because the apostrophe is used incorrectly. The correct answer is (C).