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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
To draw inferences, a reader must be able to
connect with prior knowledge.
understand a writer's purpose and tone.
recognize slanted language.
all of the above.
2
I can't wait to go to ____ party!
they're
their
thier
there
3
How long is the SAT Reading Comp. test?
55 minutes
60 minutes
35 minutes
65 minutes
4
In an argument essay, writers do not share their opinion.
True
False
5
Which of the following would most likely follow a contrast pattern?
an essay on the effects of global warming
email to a friend describing the layout of your new house
a recipe for making macaroni and cheese
article discussing the differences between cell phone plans
6
In the Writing and Language section, standard English convention refers to all of these EXCEPT.
mood
rhyme
verb tense
grammar
7
Complete the following sentence with the correct verb. Most of the news ___ good.
are
is
8
Which of the following are signal words for the cause and effect pattern?
consequences, factors, outcome
after, during, while
near, beyond, within
although, opposite, however
9
What is "parallel structure"?
using the same pattern of words
using words to create a phrase
using different tenses of words
10
Abstemious
means well-suited for the occasion.
False
True
11
Define
Ephemeral...
expensive
grand
important
short-lived
12
When a writer is trying to explain or inform, it is likely that the point of view will be ____.
biased
obvious
objective
colorful
13
Prosaic
means...
interesting way of thinking
lacking imagination
giving praise
leading in the wrong direction
14
The Writing and Language SAT exam is broken down into several categories.
False
True
15
Although these are all helpful reading strategies, which one have we NOT discussed?
Skim the passage
Skim the questions first
Read using the outline style
Read the whole passage
16
The students longed for the
tedium
of the SAT exam to cease.
practice
length
questions
boredom
17
Critical reading involves
examining sources.
examining evidence.
analyzing methods.
all of the above.
18
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.
19
Obfuscate
means to deliberately make something difficult to understand
False
True
20
It is better to do the general questions BEFORE the specific questions on the SAT Reading test.
True
False
21
It is crucial to choose the answers on the Reading test that you can prove is in the passage.
True
False
22
When writers use irony, they say the __________ of what they mean.
simile
opposite
tone
same
23
And he took her teeth out of her mouth so that she should not
masticate
food.
destroy
chew
swallow
enjoy
24
The correct answers on the SAT Reading test usually display what kind of language.
moderate
decisive
extreme
conclusive
25
What is the meaning of
rapacity?
loneliness
anger
aggressive greed
desperation
26
Which of the following are signal words for contrast?
result, reason, outcome
likewise, both, also
although, even so, however
finally, since, until
27
If a word or phrase is repeated in a paragraph, it is often the ______.
title
topic
total
text
28
The tornado barreling towards us will
_____
our picnic plans.
affect
effect
29
The main idea sentence is the most general and most _______________.
elusive
inclusive
intriguing
divisive
30
From the definitions I gave you, what does
temper
mean?
to moderate; soften
quick to anger
stroke gently
pronounce softly
31
All of the following are different kinds of supporting details that writers use except for ___.
descriptions
statistics
main ideas
examples
32
Enshroud
means...
to dismiss
to cover
to pound
to mourn
33
The correct answer on a SAT Reading Comp question, is the one that is open for interpretation.
False
True
34
His
credulous
behavior made me question his character.
gullible; ready to believe anything
untruthful
manic outburst
hot temper
35
A/an _____________ argument moves from general conclusions to details.
inclusive
deductive
inductive
complicated
36
Complete the following sentence with the correct verb. Neither Bob nor George_____ leaving.
is
are
37
The thesis statement is commonly the first sentence in the introductory paragraph.
False
True
38
A l
achrymose
interpretation of her role.
convincing
lackluster
tearful
cowardly
39
On the Writing and Language section, it is your job to improve these major components EXCEPT.
use of language
organization
punctuation
development
