PSAT Writing and Language Question 84: Answer and Explanation

Question: 84

• A. NO CHANGE
• B. and improve things
• C. and say, "Get on it!",
• D. DELETE the underlined portion.

Correct Answer: D

Explanation:

D

Phrases change in the answer choices, so this question tests precision of word choice. There is also the option to DELETE; consider this choice carefully as it is often the correct answer. Choices (A), (B), and (C) all contain phrases that mean the same thing in this context. The sentence already says to see if the situation can be remedied, which means "improved," so there is no need to repeat the idea. The underlined portion should be deleted to make the sentence precise and more concise. The correct answer is (D).