Intro to SHSAT Format

Question 1

What does SHSAT stand for?

Accepted Answer

Specialized High School Admissions Test

Question 2

Words like "however," "for example," and "thus" are examples of _____________.

Accepted Answer

transition words

Question 3

Most of the ELA section consists of "Revising & Editing" questions.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 4

You must answer all questions in order.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 5

You should circle a question that you skip.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 6

"Reading actively" means making elaborate and detailed annotations.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 7

You can use your time as needed and go back and forth between math and ELA sections.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 8

What is "Step 3" of the Kaplan Reading Comprehension Method?

Accepted Answer

Predict and answer

Question 9

You should circle your answer choice in your test booklet before you bubble in your answer sheet.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 10

You lose a 1/4 of a point for wrong answers.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 11

What is a "central idea?"

Accepted Answer

main idea of the whole passage

Question 12

The "Revising & Editing" questions may require students to re-write a paragraph with proper grammar.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 13

One part of the ELA section includes an argumentative essay.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 14

You should try to PREDICT the answer before looking at the choices.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 15

"Pacing yourself" means not moving on to the next question if you are stuck.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 16

What is "Step 2" of the Kaplan Reading Comprehension Method?

Accepted Answer

Examine the question stem

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT a NYC Specialized High School?

Accepted Answer

Bard Early College

Question 18

What is "Step 1" of the Kaplan Reading Comprehension Strategy?

Accepted Answer

Read "actively" and annotate for "mini-main ideas"

Question 19

How many passages are in the Reading Comprehension section?

Accepted Answer

6

Question 20

Which of the following should you NOT Bring to the test?

Accepted Answer

calculator

Questions 20