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