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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
Complete the following sentence with the correct verb. Neither Bob nor George_____ leaving.
is
are
2
The correct answer on a SAT Reading Comp question, is the one that is open for interpretation.
True
False
3
Enshroud
means...
to dismiss
to mourn
to pound
to cover
4
How do you spell your favorite SAT Prep instructor's name?
Ms. Sambula
Ms. Sambola
Ms. Sambuula
Ms. Sanbula
5
The thesis statement is commonly the first sentence in the introductory paragraph.
True
False
6
It is better to do the general questions BEFORE the specific questions on the SAT Reading test.
False
True
7
It is crucial to choose the answers on the Reading test that you can prove is in the passage.
False
True
8
If a word or phrase is repeated in a paragraph, it is often the ______.
title
text
topic
total
9
The students longed for the
tedium
of the SAT exam to cease.
practice
length
questions
boredom
10
All of the following are different kinds of supporting details that writers use except for ___.
examples
descriptions
statistics
main ideas
11
The correct answers on the SAT Reading test usually display what kind of language.
conclusive
moderate
extreme
decisive
12
How long is the SAT Reading Comp. test?
55 minutes
65 minutes
35 minutes
60 minutes
13
His
credulous
behavior made me question his character.
manic outburst
untruthful
hot temper
gullible; ready to believe anything
14
What is "parallel structure"?
using words to create a phrase
using different tenses of words
using the same pattern of words
15
When writers use irony, they say the __________ of what they mean.
simile
same
tone
opposite
16
On the Writing and Language section, it is your job to improve these major components EXCEPT.
development
punctuation
organization
use of language
17
When a writer is trying to explain or inform, it is likely that the point of view will be ____.
colorful
obvious
biased
objective
18
The tornado barreling towards us will
_____
our picnic plans.
affect
effect
19
The main idea sentence is the most general and most _______________.
elusive
inclusive
intriguing
divisive
20
In an argument essay, writers do not share their opinion.
False
True
21
Although these are all helpful reading strategies, which one have we NOT discussed?
Skim the questions first
Skim the passage
Read using the outline style
Read the whole passage
22
Which of the following are signal words for the cause and effect pattern?
consequences, factors, outcome
although, opposite, however
near, beyond, within
after, during, while
23
Which of the following is true?
There may be a single cause and a single effect.
One cause may have several effects.
All answers are correct.
There may be several causes leading to a single effect.
24
I can't wait to go to ____ party!
they're
thier
there
their
25
To draw inferences, a reader must be able to
recognize slanted language.
connect with prior knowledge.
understand a writer's purpose and tone.
all of the above.
26
Obfuscate
means to deliberately make something difficult to understand
False
True
27
Abstemious
means well-suited for the occasion.
False
True
28
From the definitions I gave you, what does
temper
mean?
to moderate; soften
pronounce softly
quick to anger
stroke gently
29
Define
Ephemeral...
short-lived
important
grand
expensive
30
In the Writing and Language section, standard English convention refers to all of these EXCEPT.
grammar
mood
rhyme
verb tense
31
Which of the following would most likely follow a contrast pattern?
article discussing the differences between cell phone plans
an essay on the effects of global warming
email to a friend describing the layout of your new house
a recipe for making macaroni and cheese
32
What is the meaning of
rapacity?
anger
aggressive greed
desperation
loneliness
33
The Writing and Language SAT exam is broken down into several categories.
False
True
34
Complete the following sentence with the correct verb. Most of the news ___ good.
is
are
35
Critical reading involves
examining sources.
all of the above.
examining evidence.
analyzing methods.
36
A/an _____________ argument moves from general conclusions to details.
complicated
inclusive
inductive
deductive
37
Which of the following are signal words for contrast?
finally, since, until
likewise, both, also
although, even so, however
result, reason, outcome
38
A l
achrymose
interpretation of her role.
cowardly
convincing
lackluster
tearful
39
Prosaic
means...
interesting way of thinking
lacking imagination
giving praise
leading in the wrong direction
40
And he took her teeth out of her mouth so that she should not
masticate
food.
enjoy
chew
destroy
swallow
