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1
Subjects and verbs must both be...
either singular or plural.
nouns and adjectives.
focused on the same thing.
at the beginning of a sentence.
2
Inference questions ask students to...
find direct quotations given in the passage.
summarize the passage in their own words.
complete the text using the given information.
identify the text's key assertions.
3
Which finding, if true, would most directly weaken the researchers’ hypothesis?
The wealthiest Americans overwhelmingly identify as conservative.
Conservatives are more likely to donate to charity than liberals.
Voters tend to become more conservative as they age.
Liberals are more likely to disregard news that contradicts their views.
4
Sammy likes history ________ he doesn't need to do a lot of work.
class because
class, because
class because:
class; because
5
Rhetorical Synthesis questions always have...
an obvious correct answer.
a convoluted objective.
a paragraph worth of text.
a list of bullet points.
6
A complete sentence has a subject, a verb, and a ________
preposition.
noun.
direct object.
complete thought.
7
Text Structure & Purpose questions can ask about the whole passage and...
introductions & conclusions.
verbs & nouns.
separate words.
individual sentences.
8
A semicolon (;) is used to connect...
two independent clauses.
two dependent clauses.
an independent clause with a dependent clause.
a dependent clause with an independent clause.
9
A Words in Context question will have this phrasing: "Which choice...
completes the text with the most logical transition?
states the main purpose of the text?
most logically completes the text?
completes the text with the most logical and precise word or phrase?
10
[note] Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?
pulpit, researchers,
pulpit researchers
pulpit, researchers
pulpit. Researchers
11
Choices with words like "only, always, never, etc." usually indicate...
the correct answer.
a skippable question.
a mistake in question wording.
an unsupported claim.
12
On SAT Reading & Writing, you have around __________ to answer a question.
two minutes
90 seconds
a minute
30 seconds
13
How would the author of Text 2 most likely characterize the Food Pairing Theory (Text 1)?
As inadequate, because it is an incomplete measure of appetizing mixtures
As intriguing, because it implies novel cooking applications for pineapple
As comprehensive, because it contains all flavorful ingredient combinations
As obsolete, because it applies to traditional recipes but not modern ones
14
Every answer choice will have...
evidence either for it or against it.
numbers.
things irrelevant to the question.
extreme words.
15
After singing in the ________ felt exhausted.
rain Jasper
rain, Jasper,
rain. Jasper
rain, Jasper
16
Which choice best describes the function of the last sentence in the text as a whole?
It resolves the issue in the previous sentence.
It details how the Twenty-Seventh Amendment was ratified.
It concludes the passage with a short summary.
It delineates why Watson urged the amendment’s adoption.
17
Command of Evidence questions are about...
understanding scientific findings.
the claim, the whole claim, and nothing but the claim.
accurately reading graphs and tables.
deciphering hundred year old literature quotations.
18
On Central Ideas & Details, beware of answer choices that...
have lots of intricate details.
contain the words "main" and "idea."
give something other than what is asked for.
are too short in length.
19
Science says that students learn best from...
knowing the right answer ahead of time.
trying hard and getting an answer incorrect.
guessing an answer correctly.
figuring out the correct answer through effort.
20
SAT passages are how long?
Two-three paragraphs
About a paragraph
A five paragraph essay
One sentence
21
The correct answer to an inference question will never...
refer back to the text.
introduce a new concept.
contain extreme language.
logically conclude the paragraph.
22
Transitions are like ________ in writing.
body slams
left and right turn indicators
intricate artistic pieces
project blueprints
23
Some passages on the Reading & Writing section will have...
Music lyrics
Graphs
Videos
Pictures
24
On Command of Evidence questions, pay attention to...
which choices are shortest and longest.
the question's wording.
literature quotations that match the caption.
the data in the given graph.
25
I expected to finish my ________ not at 1 am.
homework; but
homework, but
homework but
homework: but
26
Referencing information outside of the text in front of you...
is more helpful than harmful to your test score.
is a superb way to determine the correct choice.
is unavoidable when deciphering difficult passages.
is unnecessary for answering the question.
27
The student wants to make and support a generalization about Russia becoming a totalitarian state.
Any person or group critical of the regime is banned from public life.
Russian education now carries a curriculum promoting government praise.
Political parties and news media critical of the government were banned.
Russia under Vladimir Putin now limits political and journalistic freedom.
28
[note] Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?
other and the
other; and the
other. The
other, the
29
Before looking at a question's answer choices, it's always wise to...
take a deep breath and think happy thoughts.
reread the text a few more times.
summarize the text's main idea in your own words.
underline the sentences that you don't understand.
30
Which quotation from Northanger Abbey most effectively illustrates this claim?
"I think it odd that history is so dull, for much of it must be invention."
"I read history, but it vexes or wearies me, constant wars and disease."
"History writers filling volumes with details suffer a sad fate indeed."
"I can read novels, but real solemn history, I cannot be interested in."
31
Which of the following is a type of transition?
Additional point
Structure
Content
Substitute
32
A Harder Module 2 means...
you'll probably need to retake the test.
you performed poorly on Module 1.
you must panic because your score will be low.
you're on the way to a higher score.
33
[note] Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?
are
is
were
have been
34
Words in Context questions will always be...
last on the test.
first on the test.
towards the middle.
closer to the beginning but not quite in the middle.
35
In Cross-Text Connections, be especially careful about...
unconventional jargon.
extreme words.
similes.
nonsensical ideas.
36
A great test of whether you understood a passage's claim is if you can...
paraphrase it using your own words.
support it with the passage's information.
find its exact location in the text.
weaken it by using personal examples.
37
Which choice completes the text with the most logical and precise word or phrase?
abysmal
skilled
perplexing
prolific
38
Which choice completes the text with the most logical transition?
Accordingly,
Lastly,
In turn,
On the other hand,
39
I went shopping last ________ I didn't know you wanted to have dinner.
Saturday, and,
Saturday, and
Saturday; and
Saturday and
40
The simple present tense is used to...
identify the subject of a sentence.
discuss events occuring in the past.
speculate about what might happen next.
convey statements of fact.
41
In Words in Context questions, pay most attention to...
dictionary definitions.
the sentence with the blank.
grammar.
surrounding information.
42
The SAT is used to assess...
college readiness.
knowledge from school.
ability to work a job.
test-taking skills.
43
Pronouns and antecedents must both be...
either singular or plural.
next to each other in a sentence.
in the same verb tense.
nouns and adjectives.
44
Which choice most logically completes the text?
shorter, lighter people can ingest unlimited amounts of aspartame risk-free
consumption of aspartame in moderate amounts presents little to no risk
aspartame needs to be eliminated from sodas immediately
the IARC should have consulted the experts before issuing its declaration
45
Quantitative questions, inference questions, and rhetorical synthesis questions have what in common?
Colors that can give clues
An obvious trend
Conflicting evidence
Unnecessary information
46
Pay attention to question phrasing to...
determine what the question tests for.
prevent bias from influencing your choices.
get a clue for the correct answer.
save yourself time on the test.
47
Modifiers need to be...
right next to the word they are modifying.
part of a nonessential phrase
at the beginning of a sentence.
divided into separate parts.
48
Text Structure and Purpose questions almost always have...
a hidden extreme answer choice.
partially correct choices.
two potentially correct answers.
errors in logic and reasoning.
49
Most answer choices on Command of Evidence questions will...
support the claim.
be irrelevant to the claim.
weaken the claim.
contain words no longer used in English.
50
To understand old texts...
put stress on your brain to improve its functioning.
think about reading Shakespeare in class.
put yourself in the author's shoes.
focus on what you know, not on what you don't.
51
Poetry is difficult because...
it has figurative language.
students lack the ability to understand it.
it only makes sense as song lyrics.
poets are obnoxious and weird.
52
Which strategy is especially important for Text Structure & Purpose questions?
process of elimination.
skimming the passage.
guessing.
keeping yourself focused.
53
Which choice best states the main idea of the text?
The friars carefully documented native traditions for future study.
The friars joined the colonists in hunting for treasure.
The friars lived a lifestyle that reflected indigenous values.
The friars encouraged the locals to forget their customs.
54
The key to rhetorical synthesis questions is...
picking up on the text's main idea.
avoiding extreme language.
completing all parts of the given objective.
carefully reading through the bullet points.
55
To understand a poem...
put it into a song you know.
think about the Shakespeare you've read.
pay attention to where the rhymes occur.
focus on what you know, not on what you don't.
56
Which choice best describes the overall structure of the text?
It criticizes the works of others, then explains its trustworthiness
It describes anti-Roman propaganda, then describes the war that came of it
It cites contradictions in ancient books, then corrects those discrepancies
It attacks other treatises, then elaborates on the author’s experiences
57
Which choice completes the text with the most logical and precise word or phrase?
instituted
outlawed
discredited
affirmed
58
[note] Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?
the fighters were quickly defeated by Castro’s troops.
the defeat by Castro’s troops was quick.
the troops of Fidel Castro quickly defeated the fighters.
Castro’s troops quickly defeated the fighters.
59
The phrase "According to the text" means the answer will be...
an inference deduced from clues in the text.
a near direct quotation from the passage.
a main idea that encompasses the entire passage.
a specific word that matches the context.
60
A dependent clause is a group of words that...
can't introduce a new concept.
can't be a complete sentence.
doesn't have a verb.
doesn't have a subject.
61
An excellent way to approach Central Ideas & Details questions is to...
consider your own knowledge of the text's topic.
skim the passage for familiar words.
reread the answer choices several times.
come up with your own choice before looking at the options.
62
When answering Words in Context questions...
consider your own opinion of the passage.
read only the sentence with the blank.
look for missing commas or periods.
come up with your own word before looking at the options.
63
A great test of whether you understood a passage's claim is if you can...
find its exact location in the text.
support it with the passage's information.
paraphrase it using your own words.
weaken it by using personal examples.
64
Which choice best states the main purpose of the text?
To express why money can’t buy happiness
To recount the author’s sharing of his harvest with friends and family
To explain what kind of life strong friendships bring
To describe the necessary components of contentment
65
Hard SAT questions are...
worth double the points of Easy questions.
worth less points than Easy questions.
worth more points than Easy questions.
worth the same points as Easy questions.
66
This summer, I will complete a business ________ in a summer camp, and visit colleges.
internship participate
internship; participate
internship, participate
internship: participate
67
Cross-Text Connections have...
five passages.
two passages.
three passages.
four passages.
68
The authors of Text 1 and Text 2 would most likely agree with which statement?
Portugal saw dueling perspectives, and it was unclear which would triumph
The Portuguese regime's end was certain but the country's future was not
The Portuguese people fought against the military to establish a democracy
Many Portuguese supported the old dictatorship but democracy won eventually
69
Passages on Cross-Text Connections always share the same...
author.
facts.
perspective.
topic.
70
Figurative language is anything that's not...
literal.
dumb.
understandable.
confusing.
71
A comma (,) can connect two independent clauses as long as...
the two clauses share a dependent clause.
a FANBOYS conjunction is present.
the two clauses share the same subject.
a semicolon is present.
72
What should you do if you see a question with two correct answers?
Guess using the method of "eeny, meeny, miny, moe"
Just leave it blank because it won't count towards your score
Pick the choice that you personally agree with most
Find a problem in one choice because it's impossible for both to be correct
73
[note] Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?
Eustice; the
Eustice the
Eustice—the
Eustice. The
74
Both dashes and commas are used to ...
indicate nonessential elements.
emphasize words or phrases.
signal the end of a sentence.
introduce lists.
75
Individual words in answer choices...
will rarely be unfamiliar to students.
will always have a clear connection to the text.
can make a choice either correct or incorrect.
are never as important as the whole choice.
76
According to the text, why does Paltiel have his dishes smashed?
To share a peculiar cultural tradition with an ignorant foreign guest
To show that precious stones are more valuable than gold in North Africa
To unnerve the Greek ambassador to gain the upper hand in negotiations
To demonstrate the wealth of the region compared to the wealth of Greece
77
How many questions are in each Reading & Writing module?
20
27
32
35
