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SAT Writing and Language Boot Camp 2018!!
SAT Writing and Language Boot Camp 2018!!
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This quiz tests students on reading comprehension and argumentation writing knowledge.
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1
The Writing and Language SAT exam is broken down into 3 categories.
False
True
2
On the Writing and Language section, it is your job to improve these major components EXCEPT...
organization
development
use of language
interpretation
3
When a writer is trying to explain or inform, it is likely that the point of view will be ____.
obvious
biased
objective
colorful
4
Which reading strategy is NOT recommended?
Skim the passage
Read the whole passage
Read using the outline style
Read the questions first
5
The correct answer on a SAT Reading Comp question, is the one that is open for interpretation.
False
True
6
Your wrong answers will be penalized on the SAT.
False
True
7
His
credulous
behavior made me question his character.
manic outburst
untruthful
hot temper
gullible; ready to believe anything
8
If a word or phrase is repeated in a paragraph, it is often the ______.
text
total
topic
title
9
To draw inferences, a reader must be able to
recognize slanted language.
understand a writer's purpose and tone.
all of the above.
connect with prior knowledge.
10
A/an _____________ argument moves from general conclusions to details.
inductive
complicated
inclusive
deductive
11
Complete the following sentence with the correct verb. Most of the news ___ good.
are
is
12
The thesis statement is commonly the first sentence in the introductory paragraph.
False
True
13
The tornado barreling towards us will
_____
our picnic plans.
effect
affect
14
Which of the following are signal words for the cause and effect pattern?
after, during, while
consequences, factors, outcome
although, opposite, however
near, beyond, within
15
It is crucial to choose the answers on the Reading test that you can prove is in the passage.
False
True
16
What is "parallel structure"?
using different tenses of words
using the same pattern of words
using words to create a phrase
17
Which of the following are signal words for contrast?
finally, since, until
likewise, both, also
result, reason, outcome
although, even so, however
18
Which of the following would most likely follow a contrast pattern?
email to a friend describing the layout of your new house
article discussing the differences between cell phone plans
an essay on the effects of global warming
a recipe for making macaroni and cheese
19
Critical reading involves
examining evidence.
all of the above.
analyzing methods.
examining sources.
20
Complete the following sentence with the correct verb. Neither Bob nor George_____ leaving.
are
is
21
What is the meaning of
rapacity?
anger
loneliness
aggressive greed
desperation
22
It is better to do the general questions BEFORE the specific questions on the SAT Reading test.
False
True
23
The correct answers on the SAT Reading test usually display what kind of language.
decisive
extreme
conclusive
moderate
24
How do you spell your favorite SAT Prep instructor's name?
Ms. Sanbula
Ms. Sambuula
Ms. Sambula
Ms. Sambola
25
When writers use irony, they say the __________ of what they mean.
same
simile
opposite
tone
26
I can't wait to go to ____ party!
they're
their
there
thier
27
How long is the Reading Comprehension portion of the SAT?
80 minutes
35 minutes
50 minutes
65 minutes
28
In the Writing and Language section, standard English convention refers to all of these EXCEPT.
grammar
mood
verb tense
rhyme
29
How long is the SAT Reading Comp. test?
60 minutes
35 minutes
65 minutes
55 minutes
30
All of the following are different kinds of supporting details that writers use except for ___.
descriptions
main ideas
statistics
examples
