PSAT Writing and Language Question 96: Answer and Explanation

Question: 96

The best placement for sentence 7 would be

• A. where it is now.
• B. at the beginning of the paragraph.
• C. after sentence 1.
• D. after sentence 3.

Correct Answer: D

Explanation:

D

Note the question! The question asks where sentence 7 should be placed, so it tests consistency of ideas. The sentence must be consistent with the ideas that come both before and after it. Sentence 7 mentions blame for something, so it should be placed near other sentences that discuss blame. Sentence 3 says that politicians blamed immigration, so this sentence should go either before or after sentence 3. Since before sentence 3 is not an option, sentence 7 should be placed after sentence 3. The correct answer is (D).