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2-24-SAT Prep Reading and Writing
2-24-SAT Prep Reading and Writing
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This quiz tests students on reading comprehension and argumentation writing knowledge.
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1
When a writer is trying to explain or inform, it is likely that the point of view will be ____.
biased
colorful
objective
obvious
2
Which of the following are signal words for contrast?
result, reason, outcome
although, even so, however
likewise, both, also
finally, since, until
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.
are
is
5
Abstemious
means well-suited for the occasion.
True
False
6
A l
achrymose
interpretation of her role.
convincing
tearful
cowardly
lackluster
7
In the Writing and Language section, standard English convention refers to all of these EXCEPT.
grammar
verb tense
rhyme
mood
8
Prosaic
means...
giving praise
interesting way of thinking
leading in the wrong direction
lacking imagination
9
Although these are all helpful reading strategies, which one have we NOT discussed?
Skim the questions first
Skim the passage
Read using the outline style
Read the whole passage
10
Which of the following are signal words for the cause and effect pattern?
although, opposite, however
near, beyond, within
consequences, factors, outcome
after, during, while
11
Obfuscate
means to deliberately make something difficult to understand
False
True
12
The tornado barreling towards us will
_____
our picnic plans.
affect
effect
13
It is better to do the general questions BEFORE the specific questions on the SAT Reading test.
True
False
14
To draw inferences, a reader must be able to
all of the above.
connect with prior knowledge.
understand a writer's purpose and tone.
recognize slanted language.
15
When writers use irony, they say the __________ of what they mean.
same
simile
tone
opposite
16
I can't wait to go to ____ party!
there
thier
they're
their
17
What is the meaning of
rapacity?
desperation
anger
aggressive greed
loneliness
18
If a word or phrase is repeated in a paragraph, it is often the ______.
topic
title
total
text
19
Critical reading involves
all of the above.
examining evidence.
examining sources.
analyzing methods.
20
The students longed for the
tedium
of the SAT exam to cease.
questions
practice
length
boredom
21
And he took her teeth out of her mouth so that she should not
masticate
food.
chew
enjoy
swallow
destroy
22
Enshroud
means...
to cover
to pound
to dismiss
to mourn
23
Which of the following is true?
One cause may have several effects.
There may be a single cause and a single effect.
There may be several causes leading to a single effect.
All answers are correct.
24
On the Writing and Language section, it is your job to improve these major components EXCEPT.
development
organization
use of language
punctuation
25
All of the following are different kinds of supporting details that writers use except for ___.
examples
descriptions
main ideas
statistics
26
It is crucial to choose the answers on the Reading test that you can prove is in the passage.
False
True
27
His
credulous
behavior made me question his character.
hot temper
untruthful
manic outburst
gullible; ready to believe anything
28
Complete the following sentence with the correct verb. Neither Bob nor George_____ leaving.
is
are
29
The thesis statement is commonly the first sentence in the introductory paragraph.
False
True
30
From the definitions I gave you, what does
temper
mean?
pronounce softly
quick to anger
to moderate; soften
stroke gently
31
The Writing and Language SAT exam is broken down into several categories.
True
False
32
The correct answers on the SAT Reading test usually display what kind of language.
extreme
moderate
decisive
conclusive
33
How long is the SAT Reading Comp. test?
60 minutes
35 minutes
65 minutes
55 minutes
34
Which of the following would most likely follow a contrast pattern?
an essay on the effects of global warming
a recipe for making macaroni and cheese
article discussing the differences between cell phone plans
email to a friend describing the layout of your new house
35
A/an _____________ argument moves from general conclusions to details.
complicated
inclusive
deductive
inductive
36
Define
Ephemeral...
expensive
short-lived
grand
important
37
The correct answer on a SAT Reading Comp question, is the one that is open for interpretation.
True
False
38
What is "parallel structure"?
using different tenses of words
using the same pattern of words
using words to create a phrase
39
The main idea sentence is the most general and most _______________.
elusive
intriguing
divisive
inclusive
