SAT LESSON #1

Question 1

The title should succinctly covey the point of your paper.

Accepted Answer

CORRECT

Question 2

pithy : headline

Accepted Answer

witty : joke

Question 3

Which is the correct definition of BREVITY?

Accepted Answer

briefness or conciseness in speech or writing

Question 4

Which sentence is correct?

Accepted Answer

Mrs. Starnes terse reply was clear: No jeans on Monday!

Question 5

Quiescent : Loud

Accepted Answer

bold : timid

Question 6

Tom and Molly are a mismatched pair; he's shy and -----, while she never stops talking.

Accepted Answer

reticent

Question 7

Match the definition to the correct word: quiet, still, inactive

Accepted Answer

quiescent

Question 8

Which is the correct definition of concise?

Accepted Answer

using few words in speaking or writing

Question 9

Succinct : Long-winded

Accepted Answer

trite : original

Question 10

Due to limited space, copywriters were instructed to write concise photo captions.

Accepted Answer

CORRECT

Question 11

The mayor was commended for his pithy speech with meaningful points and a short delivery.

Accepted Answer

CORRECT

Question 12

The talkative shop owner welcomed laconic exchanges with customers.

Accepted Answer

INCORRECT

Question 13

Let me state this as ----- as I can: NO LATE WORK!!!

Accepted Answer

succinctly

Question 14

Gabby : Taciturn

Accepted Answer

rigid : pliable

Question 15

Usually the Grants tell long stories, but they related the story of the burglary tersely.

Accepted Answer

CORRECT

Question 16

Match the definition to the correct word: Brief and full of meaning or substance

Accepted Answer

pithy

Question 17

TACITURN means

Accepted Answer

silent, sparing of words; close mouthed

Question 18

chatterbox : reticent

Accepted Answer

uptight : lax

Questions 18