Why do contrasts and contradictions matter?

Helps you identify what you know and don't know

Which of the following is the definition of "word gaps?"

Words that are known to the author but not the reader

Why is annotating with the signposts important?

It helps you better understand the text.

The score of different strands in a single objective.

Which of the following is a test-taking strategy?

Making a guess before reading options.

What's the difference in vocab from the old versus new SAT?

The new SAT has relevant words in context.

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1
Why do contrasts and contradictions matter?
Helps show the main idea
It doesn't matter
Helps you identify what you know and don't know
Shows where the author is wrong
2
Which of the following objectives will be assessed in writing and language portion of the SAT?
All of the above
Word choice
Punctuation
Grammar
3
What are global conversations?
Contemporary Topics
Argument
Primary Sources
None of the above
4
Which of the following phrases includes extreme/absolute language?
He didn't study.
He has never studied.
He only studied for an hour.
He studied somewhat.
5
The best way to prepare for the SAT quickly is to...
Take practice tests
All of the above
Acquire new vocabulary
Read the newspaper/news
6
Which of the following is the definition of "word gaps?"
None of the above
The familiarity one has with a word.
Words that are known to the author but not the reader
The physical space between words.
7
The SAT measures a person's intelligence.
True
False
8
Why is annotating with the signposts important?
It's not important.
It earns you points in class.
It saves you time reading.
It helps you better understand the text.
9
Skimming text features before we read can help us...
Make guesses to answer questions
Show us the length of the passage
Activate our prior knowledge
None of the above
10
What is the highest possible SAT score for reading and writing?
800
1500
1600
2400
11
What is a subscore?
The overall score on the test.
The score of different strands in a single objective.
The total number of right answers.
The total number of wrong answers you received.
12
Which of the following is not a Notice and Note Signpost?
Contrasts and Contradictions
Quoted Words
Well-Known words
Numbers and Stats
13
Which of the following genres does not appear on the SAT?
Social Studies
Literature
Psychology
Science
14
It's better to read the questions before reading the text.
False
True
Doesn't matter
15
Which of the following is a test-taking strategy?
None of the above.
Reviewing questions before reading.
Going sequential order of questions.
Making a guess before reading options.
16
Why does an author quote and cite various people?
None of the above
To add credibility to the text
To help you better understand the text
To keep from getting sued
17
What's the difference in vocab from the old versus new SAT?
The new SAT vocabulary is more challenging.
The new vocabulary has been updated to include slang words.
There are more questions on the new SAT.
The new SAT has relevant words in context.
18
Which of the following words is not an example of absolute or extreme language?
Nearly
Always
Devastating
Catastrophic
19
Which of the following is a type of evidence for the SAT?
an alibi
a police report
direct quotes from an expert
DNA
20
Can numbers and stats details include words also?
No
Yes

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