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SAT Reading Comprehension Demo!!
SAT Reading Comprehension Demo!!
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This quiz tests students on reading comprehension and argumentation writing knowledge.
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1
When a writer compares two things directly using “like” or “as,” it is called a ____________.
symbol
sense
none of the above
simile
2
Which of the following would most likely follow a contrast pattern?
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
an essay on the effects of global warming
3
The main idea sentence is the most general and most _______________.
divisive
elusive
intriguing
inclusive
4
To identify the stated main idea of a paragraph, ask the question(s),
What is the author saying about the topic?
What is the point of this paragraph?
<p>Both Answers</p>
5
Critical reading involves
analyzing methods.
examining evidence.
examining sources.
all of the above.
6
Using figurative language is one way a writer ______________ or states indirectly.
implores
injects
implies
interferes
7
Which of the following is true?
All answers are correct.
There may be several causes leading to a single effect.
There may be a single cause and a single effect.
One cause may have several effects.
8
Which of the following are signal words for contrast?
although, even so, however
likewise, both, also
finally, since, until
result, reason, outcome
9
When writers say the opposite of what they mean, their tone is ______________.
idiotic
happy
ironic
insipid
10
The connotation of a word is the _______ or sense of the word beyond the dictionary definition.
feeling
figure
shape
clue