PSAT Writing and Language Question 9: Answer and Explanation

Question: 9

• A. NO CHANGE
• B. writer, named David Bezmozgis moved with his family,
• C. writer named, David Bezmozgis, moved, with his family,
• D. writer named David Bezmozgis moved with his family

Correct Answer: D

Explanation:

Commas change in the answer choices, so this question tests the four ways to use a comma. Commas change in multiple places, so start from the beginning of the underlined portion. There should not be a comma after writer, since named David Bezmozgis is necessary to make the phrase a writer more precise; eliminate (A) and (B). There is no need for a comma between named and David Bezmozgis, so eliminate (C). The correct answer is (D).