Which section of SAT Prep is the best?

READING (but this time more enthusiastically), Reading

Which of these is NOT a good way to eliminate answer choices?

Narrowing it down between whatever the two longest answers are

What will function questions ask you about?

The purpose of a line or paragraph in context

What will author technique questions ask you about?

The author’s tone or the mood the passage conveys

What will little picture questions ask you about?

Specific details in the passage

What will evidence support questions ask you about?

Evidence that supports your answer to the previous question

What will data reasoning questions ask you about?

How to interpret data in figures or charts

What will analogy questions ask you about?

Comparisons between a condition or relationship in the text and one not

What will inference questions ask you about?

Logical assumptions that can be made based on details in the passage

What are the three types of passages?

U.S./World Literature, History/Social Studies, and Science

When doing paired passages what order should you go in?

Passage 1, P1 questions, Passage 2, P2 questions, Paired questions

Which of these is NOT a good way to make sure you are actively reading?

Reading only the first sentences

What should you usually avoid in answer choices?

Answers that use absolutes, like “always” or “never”

Is it okay to guess on questions you can’t find an answer to?

Only when you REALLY don’t know. You won’t lose points!

What will big picture questions ask you about?

Main ideas or overarching points in the passage

What will vocabulary in context questions ask you about?

Definitions of words as they are used in the passage

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1
Which section of SAT Prep is the best?
Writing
READING (but this time more enthusiastically)
Math
Reading
2
What is the most important thing to figure out when reading a history passage?
The publisher
The big issue
The author
The time period
3
Which of these is NOT a good way to eliminate answer choices?
Look at “best evidence” questions first and match them up
Search for answers that are synonymous (same meaning) and eliminate them
Narrowing it down between whatever the two longest answers are
Answer the question in your head before reading the answer choices
4
True or False: Your score on the SAT is the only thing colleges look at when deciding whether or not to accept you.
True
False
5
What will function questions ask you about?
The author’s tone or the mood the passage conveys
The purpose of a line or paragraph in context
How to interpret data in figures or charts
Comparisons between a condition or relationship in the text and one not
6
What will author technique questions ask you about?
Logical assumptions that can be made based on details in the passage
The author’s tone or the mood the passage conveys
How to interpret data in figures or charts
The purpose of a line or paragraph in context
7
About how long should you spend on each passage?
13 minutes
15 minutes
22 minutes
10 minutes
8
What will little picture questions ask you about?
Specific details in the passage
Definitions of words as they are used in the passage
How to interpret data in figures or charts
Evidence that supports your answer to the previous question
9
What should you always read first?
The Barbara
The bubble
The blurb
The blob
10
What will evidence support questions ask you about?
How to interpret data in figures or charts
Logical assumptions that can be made based on details in the passage
The purpose of a line or paragraph in context
Evidence that supports your answer to the previous question
11
What will data reasoning questions ask you about?
The purpose of a line or paragraph in context
How to interpret data in figures or charts
Logical assumptions that can be made based on details in the passage
Evidence that supports your answer to the previous question
12
What will analogy questions ask you about?
Logical assumptions that can be made based on details in the passage
Comparisons between a condition or relationship in the text and one not
Main ideas or overarching points in the passage
Specific details in the passage
13
What will inference questions ask you about?
Evidence that supports your answer to the previous question
Main ideas or overarching points in the passage
Logical assumptions that can be made based on details in the passage
The purpose of a line or paragraph in context
14
Is it okay to do the questions or passages out of order?
Only if you have less than three minutes left
Only if you have explicit permission
No
Yes
15
What are the three types of passages?
Prose, Non-Fiction, and Poetry
Fairy tale, Folk tale, and Fable
Reading, Writing, and Math
U.S./World Literature, History/Social Studies, and Science
16
How many questions are in the SAT Reading section?
62
52
65
50
17
When doing paired passages what order should you go in?
Passage 1, P1 questions, Passage 2, P2 questions, Paired questions
P1 questions, Passage 1, P2 questions, Passage 2, Paired questions
Passage 1, Passage 2, P1 questions, P2 questions, Paired questions
Passage 1, Passage 2, Paired questions, P1 questions, P2 questions
18
Which of these is NOT a good way to make sure you are actively reading?
Underlining things you think are important
Circling words you don’t know
Identifying the topic sentences
Reading only the first sentences
19
Will questions ever test you on your past knowledge?
No!
No, but you should use your past knowledge if you know it
Yes!
Only sometimes
20
How many passages are in the reading section? (Paired passages count as 1!)
5
6
4
3
21
What should you usually avoid in answer choices?
Answers that use words you don’t know
Answers that use absolutes, like “always” or “never”
Answers other than “C”
Answers with evidence in the passage
22
Is it okay to guess on questions you can’t find an answer to?
No. Never.
Yes. Always guess!
No, you will lose points if it’s wrong, so leave them blank.
Only when you REALLY don’t know. You won’t lose points!
23
What will big picture questions ask you about?
Main ideas or overarching points in the passage
Logical assumptions that can be made based on details in the passage
Definitions of words as they are used in the passage
Evidence that supports your answer to the previous question
24
True or False: Knowing the date a passage was published can help you gauge how hard it might be.
False
True
25
How long do you have for the SA Reading section?
35 minutes
65 minutes
55 minutes
85 minutes
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What will vocabulary in context questions ask you about?
Logical assumptions that can be made based on details in the passage
Definitions of words as they are used in the passage
How to interpret data in figures or charts
The purpose of a line or paragraph in context

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