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