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