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