When choosing an answer I should--

choose the most concise and can be supported

For the writing test--

I can jump into the questions directly

When answering questions with line references, I should

look above, below and around the line

If I find numbers, percentages, dates and statistics in the reading test, I should--

I should put a box around them for easy reference

high speed reading with a question in mind

What is a true statement regarding annotating in the reading test?

I need to annotate deeply and effectively

Which of the following statements is true in regards to prior knowledge in the reading test?

Prior knowledge could fill in gaps that cannot be supported

When preparing to answer SAT questions, you should first--

Answer the question in your head before looking at choices

If you have five minutes left but you have an entire passage that is unread, you should--

scan the passage for details to answer several questions

high speed reading of top, middle and bottom text portions

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1
When choosing an answer I should--
choose the one with extra information
choose the most concise and can be supported
choose the one that jumps to conclusions
2
For the writing test--
I should always find evidence to support my answer
it's important to read the passage to improve comprehension
I should put brackets around the paragraphs to summarize
I can jump into the questions directly
3
What is the structure of the PSAT? (Order of sections)
Writing, Reading, Math
Science, Math, Reading
Math, Writing, Reading
Reading, Writing, Math
4
Which answer is NOT true about taking the PSAT on test day?
It can't help me at all.
It could help me receive scholarship opportunities.I
It could help me prepare for the SAT and the ACT.
I could become a National Merit Scholar as a junior.
5
When answering questions with line references, I should
re-read the entire paragraph to get a better understanding
look only at the line--to avoid wasting time
look above, below and around the line
6
If I find numbers, percentages, dates and statistics in the reading test, I should--
I should put a box around them for easy reference
highlight them for faster, quicker reference
make connections to my own prior knowledge
use a calculator to estimate my passing probability
7
Scanning refers to--
fast reading to get the "jist" of the passage
high speed reading with a question in mind
reading the top, middle and bottom sections of a selection
8
What is a true statement regarding annotating in the reading test?
I need to annotate deeply and effectively
I need to only underline, circle and block information
annotating is optional
I need to annotate minimally to save time
9
Which of the following statements is true in regards to prior knowledge in the reading test?
Prior knowledge is especially important after reading a text
Prior knowledge is essential before reading an SAT passage
Prior knowledge is critical when answering questions
Prior knowledge could fill in gaps that cannot be supported
10
When preparing to answer SAT questions, you should first--
immediately look at the choices to avoid wasting time
Answer the question in your head before looking at choices
find evidence to support your answer
11
If you have five minutes left but you have an entire passage that is unread, you should--
read the passage and annotate deeply and effectively
Guess! Choose answers as fast as possible to secure points
scan the passage for details to answer several questions
Go back and check all of my previous answers
12
Do we ever leave an answer blank on any college entrance exam? (PSAT/SAT/ACT)
Yes
No
13
Skimming refers to--
high speed reading of top, middle and bottom text portions
reading the whole text as fast as you can
high speed reading that skips random parts of a text

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