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