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SAT ELA Boot Camp 2017!!
SAT ELA Boot Camp 2017!!
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This quiz tests students on reading comprehension and argumentation writing knowledge.
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1
Complete the following sentence with the correct verb. Neither Bob nor George_____ leaving.
are
is
2
How do you spell your favorite ELA instructor's name?
Mrs. Irony
Mrs. Ironic
Mrs. Irani
Mrs. Bowman
3
How long is the Reading Comprehension portion of the SAT?
50 minutes
35 minutes
65 minutes
80 minutes
4
Which of the following are signal words for the cause and effect pattern?
after, during, while
although, opposite, however
near, beyond, within
consequences, factors, outcome
5
A/an _____________ argument moves from general conclusions to details.
inclusive
inductive
complicated
deductive
6
Which of the following are signal words for contrast?
although, even so, however
finally, since, until
likewise, both, also
result, reason, outcome
7
Which reading strategy is NOT recommended?
Read using the outline style
Read the whole passage
Skim the passage
Read the questions first
8
The correct answers on the SAT Reading test usually display what kind of language.
conclusive
moderate
decisive
extreme
9
When writers use irony, they say the __________ of what they mean.
simile
tone
opposite
same
10
It is crucial to choose the answers on the Reading test that you can prove is in the passage.
True
False
11
Complete the following sentence with the correct verb. Most of the news ___ good.
is
are
12
What is the meaning of
rapacity?
aggressive greed
loneliness
anger
desperation
13
His
credulous
behavior made me question his character.
untruthful
hot temper
gullible; ready to believe anything
manic outburst
14
When a writer is trying to explain or inform, it is likely that the point of view will be ____.
colorful
obvious
objective
biased
15
All of the following are different kinds of supporting details that writers use except for ___.
examples
statistics
descriptions
main ideas
16
Critical reading involves
examining evidence.
examining sources.
all of the above.
analyzing methods.
17
To draw inferences, a reader must be able to
connect with prior knowledge.
recognize slanted language.
understand a writer's purpose and tone.
all of the above.
18
I can't wait to go to ____ party!
there
their
thier
they're
19
In the Writing and Language section, standard English convention refers to all of these EXCEPT.
mood
grammar
rhyme
verb tense
20
The correct answer on a SAT Reading Comp question, is the one that is open for interpretation.
False
True
21
On the Writing and Language section, it is your job to improve these major components EXCEPT...
interpretation
organization
use of language
development
22
The Writing and Language SAT exam is broken down into 3 categories.
False
True
23
What is "parallel structure"?
using the same pattern of words
using different tenses of words
using words to create a phrase
24
The thesis statement is commonly the first sentence in the introductory paragraph.
True
False
25
Which of the following would most likely follow a contrast pattern?
email to a friend describing the layout of your new house
an essay on the effects of global warming
article discussing the differences between cell phone plans
a recipe for making macaroni and cheese
26
It is better to do the general questions BEFORE the specific questions on the SAT Reading test.
True
False
27
If a word or phrase is repeated in a paragraph, it is often the ______.
topic
title
total
text
28
How long is the SAT Reading Comp. test?
60 minutes
65 minutes
35 minutes
55 minutes
29
Your wrong answers will be penalized on the SAT.
True
False
30
The tornado barreling towards us will
_____
our picnic plans.
affect
effect
