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