PSAT Writing and Language Question 98: Answer and Explanation

Question: 98

• A. NO CHANGE
• B. virus in West Africa provides a terrifying reminder of just how deadly certain diseases can be
• C. virus, in West Africa provides a terrifying reminder, of just how deadly certain diseases can be
• D. virus, in West Africa, provides a terrifying reminder of just how deadly certain diseases can be,

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

B

Commas change in the answer choices, so this question tests the four ways to use a comma. The underlined portion does not contain unnecessary information, a list, or two ideas that must be connected, so there is no reason to use a comma. Eliminate (A), (C), and (D). The correct answer is (B).