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SAT Prep Game Reading and Writing Final :-)
SAT Prep Game Reading and Writing Final :-)
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This quiz tests students on reading comprehension and argumentation writing knowledge.
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1
What is the meaning of
rapacity?
anger
aggressive greed
loneliness
desperation
2
When writers use irony, they say the __________ of what they mean.
same
opposite
tone
simile
3
When a writer is trying to explain or inform, it is likely that the point of view will be ____.
objective
biased
obvious
colorful
4
The main idea sentence is the most general and most _______________.
inclusive
intriguing
divisive
elusive
5
A/an _____________ argument moves from general conclusions to details.
deductive
inductive
complicated
inclusive
6
Obfuscate
means to deliberately make something difficult to understand
True
False
7
Critical reading involves
analyzing methods.
examining sources.
examining evidence.
all of the above.
8
Prosaic
means...
giving praise
lacking imagination
interesting way of thinking
leading in the wrong direction
9
If a word or phrase is repeated in a paragraph, it is often the ______.
text
topic
title
total
10
The thesis statement is commonly the first sentence in the introductory paragraph.
False
True
11
Abstemious
means well-suited for the occasion.
True
False
12
A l
achrymose
interpretation of her role.
cowardly
convincing
lackluster
tearful
13
The correct answers on the SAT Reading test usually display what kind of language.
extreme
conclusive
decisive
moderate
14
It is better to do the general questions BEFORE the specific questions on the SAT Reading test.
False
True
15
Complete the following sentence with the correct verb. Most of the news ___ good.
are
is
16
In the Writing and Language section, standard English convention refers to all of these EXCEPT.
grammar
rhyme
mood
verb tense
17
To draw inferences, a reader must be able to
recognize slanted language.
understand a writer's purpose and tone.
all of the above.
connect with prior knowledge.
18
All of the following are different kinds of supporting details that writers use except for ___.
statistics
examples
main ideas
descriptions
19
I can't wait to go to ____ party!
their
thier
there
they're
20
The Writing and Language SAT exam is broken down into several categories.
True
False
21
And he took her teeth out of her mouth so that she should not
masticate
food.
swallow
enjoy
destroy
chew
22
The correct answer on a SAT Reading Comp question, is the one that is open for interpretation.
True
False
23
What is "parallel structure"?
using different tenses of words
using words to create a phrase
using the same pattern of words
24
Which of the following are signal words for the cause and effect pattern?
although, opposite, however
consequences, factors, outcome
after, during, while
near, beyond, within
25
The students longed for the
tedium
of the SAT exam to cease.
questions
practice
length
boredom
26
Complete the following sentence with the correct verb. Neither Bob nor George_____ leaving.
are
is
27
On the Writing and Language section, it is your job to improve these major components EXCEPT.
use of language
organization
development
punctuation
28
His
credulous
behavior made me question his character.
manic outburst
gullible; ready to believe anything
hot temper
untruthful
29
Which of the following would most likely follow a contrast pattern?
an essay on the effects of global warming
email to a friend describing the layout of your new house
article discussing the differences between cell phone plans
a recipe for making macaroni and cheese
30
Enshroud
means...
to mourn
to dismiss
to cover
to pound
31
From the definitions I gave you, what does
temper
mean?
quick to anger
pronounce softly
stroke gently
to moderate; soften
32
Although these are all helpful reading strategies, which one have we NOT discussed?
Read using the outline style
Skim the questions first
Read the whole passage
Skim the passage
33
Which of the following is true?
One cause may have several effects.
All answers are correct.
There may be several causes leading to a single effect.
There may be a single cause and a single effect.
34
Define
Ephemeral...
grand
important
short-lived
expensive
35
In an argument essay, writers do not share their opinion.
True
False
36
It is crucial to choose the answers on the Reading test that you can prove is in the passage.
False
True
37
The tornado barreling towards us will
_____
our picnic plans.
effect
affect
38
How long is the SAT Reading Comp. test?
60 minutes
65 minutes
55 minutes
35 minutes
39
Which of the following are signal words for contrast?
result, reason, outcome
likewise, both, also
although, even so, however
finally, since, until
