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