PSAT Writing and Language Question 87: Answer and Explanation

Question: 87

• A. NO CHANGE
• B. they're
• C. your
• D. his or her

Correct Answer: D

Explanation:

D

Pronouns change in the answer choices, so this question tests consistency of pronouns. A pronoun must be consistent in number with the noun it refers to. The underlined pronoun refers to the noun someone's, which is singular. Eliminate (A) and (B) because their and they're are both plural. Eliminate (C) because your is not consistent with someone's. Keep (D) because his and her are singular pronouns that work with someone's. The correct answer is (D).