How do you score points on the SAT?

1 pt. for correct answers; no penalty for incorrect

Which types of passages are there on the test?

1 literature; 2 science; 2 social science

When working with a dual passage, in which order should you try to respond?

answer questions about passage #1, then #2, then both

Who writes SAT questions?

regular people (who know how to trick you)

When should you use an apostrophe?

with possessive nouns and contractions

The essay should present:

how the author uses evidence/persuasion to make point(s)

How is your TOTAL score derived on the SAT?

on a scale of 400-1600 (Reading, Writing, Math)

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1
Which of the following should NOT separate complete ideas?
exclamation point
comma
period
semi-colon
2
How long is the Writing/Language portion of the SAT?
44 minutes; 44 questions
44 minutes; 35 questions
35 minutes; 35 questions
35 minutes; 44 questions
3
What's the story on taking the essay?
none of these
it's optional (and not important)
it's required
it's optional (but encouraged)
4
If you CANNOT eliminate three choices on the Writing portion, you should choose:
the longest answer
your LOD
No change
the shortest answer
5
How do you score points on the SAT?
1 pt. for correct answers; no penalty for incorrect
2 pts. for correct answers; -1 pt. for incorrect
1 pt. for correct answers; -1 pt. for incorrect
2 pts. for correct answers; no penalty for incorrect
6
Which of these is NOT a key reading strategy?
Embrace your POOD
Use Process of Elimination
Read the entire passage first
Look for Incorrect answers
7
WHY should you read the blurb before the passage?
all of these
it establishes the type of passage
it may give you context to connect to prior knowledge
it provides publication info (who, where, and by whom)
8
Which types of passages are there on the test?
2 literature; 2 science; 2 history/social science
2 literature; 1 science; 2 history/social science
1 literature; 2 science; 2 social science
1 literature; 1 science; 1 history/social science
9
When working with a dual passage, in which order should you try to respond?
answer the questions about both passages first
answer questions about passage #1, then #2, then both
skip the first question, but then go in order
answer the questions in the order they appear.
10
Who writes SAT questions?
people who score perfect scores on this portion of the test
regular people (who know how to trick you)
Harvard graduates
they are computer generated
11
How long do you have for the essay portion?
35 minutes
50 minutes
45 minutes
one hour
12
When should you use an apostrophe?
with contractions and plural nouns
with pronouns and plural nouns
with possessive nouns and contractions
with pronouns and possessive nouns
13
When should you use a L.O.D (letter of the day)?
anytime you can eliminate at least one answer
anytime you can eliminate at least two answers
When you are sure you know the answer
anytime you have to guess
14
What should always be your first step when turning to a new reading passage?
Read what you need
Use POE
Select a question
Read the blurb
15
The essay should present:
a summary of the author's point(s)
how the author uses evidence/persuasion to make point(s)
your ideas about the author's point(s)
all of the above
16
How is your TOTAL score derived on the SAT?
on a scale of 400-600 (Reading, Essay, and Math)
on a scale of 400-1600 (Reading, Essay, and Math)
on a scale of 400-1600 (Reading, Writing, Math)
on a scale of 400-600 (Reading, Writing, and Math)
17
If a partial idea is preceded by a complete idea (half-stop), it should be punctuated with:
none of these
a colon or a long dash
a period or a question mark
a semi-colon or a comma

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