The author of Passage 1 indicates that becoming adept at using the Internet can...

Undermine the ability to think deeply.

The author of Passage 2 refers to the novel War and Peace primarily to suggest that Woody Allen

Could not comprehend the novel by speed-reading it.

According to the author of Passage 2, what do novelists and scientists have in common?

They become absorbed in their own fields.

On which of the following points would the authors of both passages most likely agree?

Improved visual-spatial skills do not lead to improved skills in other area

Which choice best describes the relationship between the two passages?

Passage 2 critiques the conclusions drawn from the research in Passage 1.

The main purpose of each passage is to

Make an argument about the effects of electronic media use on the brain.

The analogy in the final sentence of Passage 2 has primarily which effect?

It criticizes the view of a particular group.

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Reading and Writing SAT Prep Lesson 5

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1
The author of Passage 1 indicates that becoming adept at using the Internet can...
Undermine the ability to think deeply.
Undermine the ability to think deeply.
Improve people’s self-confidence.
Make people complacent about their health.
2
The author of Passage 2 refers to the novel War and Peace primarily to suggest that Woody Allen
Had become quite skilled at multitasking.
Regretted having read such a long novel.
Did not like Tolstoy’s writing style.
Could not comprehend the novel by speed-reading it.
3
According to the author of Passage 2, what do novelists and scientists have in common?
They are curious about other subjects.
They take risks when they pursue knowledge.
They are eager to improve their minds.
They become absorbed in their own fields.
4
As used in the last paragraph, “plastic” most nearly means...
Sculptural.
Creative.
Artificial.
Malleable.
5
On which of the following points would the authors of both passages most likely agree?
Computer-savvy children tend to demonstrate better hand-eye coordination.
Improved visual-spatial skills do not lead to improved skills in other area
Internet users are unlikely to prefer reading text to reading actual books.
Those who criticize consumers of media overreact in their criticism.
6
Which choice best describes the relationship between the two passages?
Passage 2 critiques the conclusions drawn from the research in Passage 1.
Passage 2 relates first-hand experiences; Passage 1 has clinical approaches
Passage 2 takes a high-level view of a result that Passage 1 examines.
Passage 2 predicts the reactions that the findings in Passage 1 produce.
7
The author of Passage 1 indicates which of the following about the use of screen-based technologies?
It has some positive effects.
It should be widely encouraged.
It should be thoroughly studied.
It makes the brain increasingly rigid.
8
The main purpose of each passage is to
In those who play games on the Internet and those who browse on it.
Make an argument about the effects of electronic media use on the brain.
Take a position on financial support for studies on technology.
Report the skills of individuals with varying levels of Internet experience
9
The analogy in the final sentence of Passage 2 has primarily which effect?
It employs humor to soften a severe opinion of human behavior.
It uses ornate language to illustrate a difficult concept.
It criticizes the view of a particular group.
It alludes to the past to evoke a nostalgic response.

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