PSAT/NMSQT Grammar & Writing Skills 3

Question 1

Which sentence correctly uses an apostrophe?

Accepted Answer

The dogs' bowls were empty.

Answer

'Dogs'' shows plural possession correctly.

Question 2

Select the most concise version: 'Due to the fact that it rained, we left.'

Accepted Answer

Because it rained, we left.

Answer

'Because' replaces the wordy phrase without losing meaning.

Question 3

Which transition best fits: 'The plan was risky. ___, the board approved it.'?

Accepted Answer

Nevertheless

Answer

'Nevertheless' signals a contrast between risk and approval.

Question 4

Choose the correct word: 'They went ___ the store before dinner.'

Accepted Answer

to

Answer

'To' indicates direction or destination.

Question 5

Which sentence is free of a run-on error?

Accepted Answer

I studied all night, so I was tired.

Answer

A comma plus coordinating conjunction correctly joins two clauses.

PSAT/NMSQT Practice Test