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