Question 4 Explanation_Digital SAT Reading and Writing Practice Test 5

Mark for Review

Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?

the works written by Hyesoon used imagery and experimental language

Hyesoon used imagery and experimental language to create her pieces

numerous works written by Hyesoon used imagery and experimental language

there was a poet, Hyesoon, who used imagery and experimental language

Correct Answer: B

Your Answer:

Explanation

In this Rules question, the subjects of the answers are changing, which suggests it may be testing modifiers. Look for and highlight a modifying phrase: Hoping to align with South Korea's strong movement of female poets in the 1990s. Whoever is Hoping needs to come immediately after the comma. Eliminate any answer that doesn't start with someone who can hope.

(A) and (C) are wrong because works can't hope.
(B) is correct because Hyesoon can hope.
(D) is wrong because there was can't hope.