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