PSAT Writing and Language Question 91: Answer and Explanation

Question: 91

• A. NO CHANGE
• B. options
• C. management models
• D. treatment approaches

Correct Answer: D

Explanation:

D

Vocabulary changes in the answer choices, so this question tests precision of word choice. Look for a word or phrase with a definition that is consistent with the other ideas in the sentence. The sentence says Doctors tried various "cures," but they were stalled in their inability to figure out both how the disease originated and how it was spreading, so the correct word should mean "cures." Eliminate (A) because things is imprecise. Eliminate (B) because options is also imprecise. Eliminate (C) because management models is not consistent with the work of doctors. Keep (D) because treatment approaches is consistent with "cures." The correct answer is (D).