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SAT Prep Game Reading and Writing 38qu
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This quiz tests students on reading comprehension and argumentation writing knowledge.
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1
What is "parallel structure" in a piece of writing?
using words to create a phrase
using different tenses of words
using the same pattern of words
2
The tornado barreling towards us will
_____
our picnic plans.
effect
affect
3
A
lachrymose
interpretation of her role is....
lackluster
convincing
tearful
cowardly
4
All of the following are different kinds of supporting details that writers use except for ___.
descriptions
statistics
main ideas
examples
5
The correct answer on a SAT Reading Comp question, is the one that is open for interpretation.
False
True
6
The thesis statement is commonly the first sentence in the introductory paragraph.
True
False
7
Complete the following sentence with the correct verb. Most of the news ___ good.
are
is
8
And he took her teeth out of her mouth so that she should not
masticate
food.
swallow
chew
enjoy
destroy
9
The students longed for the
tedium
of the SAT exam to cease.
boredom
practice
length
questions
10
In an argument essay, writers do not share their opinion.
True
False
11
When writers use irony, they say the __________ of what they mean.
simile
opposite
same
tone
12
Which of the following would most likely follow a compare and contrast pattern?
a recipe for making macaroni and cheese
an essay on the effects of global warming
an article discussing the differences between cell phone plans
an email to a friend describing the layout of your new house
13
His
credulous
behavior made me question his character.
hot temper
untruthful
manic outburst
gullible; ready to believe anything
14
Define
Ephemeral...
grand
short-lived
important
expensive
15
The main idea sentence is the most general and most _______________ sentence (in the passage).
inclusive
elusive
intriguing
divisive
16
Complete the following sentence with the correct verb. Neither Bob nor George_____ leaving.
is
are
17
What is the meaning of
rapacity?
anger
loneliness
aggressive greed
desperation
18
Which of the following are signal words for contrast?
although, even so, however
result, reason, outcome
finally, since, until
likewise, both, also
19
How long is the SAT Reading Comp. test?
65 minutes
60 minutes
35 minutes
55 minutes
20
Abstemious
means well-suited for the occasion.
False
True
21
A/an _____________ argument moves from general conclusions to supporting details.
complicated
inclusive
inductive
deductive
22
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.
23
Which of the following are signal words for the cause and effect pattern?
after, during, while
near, beyond, within
consequences, factors, outcome
although, opposite, however
24
Prosaic
means...
lacking imagination or boring
giving praise
interesting way of thinking
leading in the wrong direction
25
If a word or phrase is repeated in a paragraph, it is often the ______.
title
text
topic
total
26
I can't wait to go to ____ party!
thier
their
they're
there
27
Obfuscate
means to deliberately make something difficult to understand
True
False
28
Enshroud
means...
to dismiss
to cover
to mourn
to pound
29
To draw inferences, a reader must be able to
all of the above.
understand a writer's purpose and tone.
recognize slanted language.
connect with prior knowledge.
30
When a writer is trying to explain or inform, it is likely that the writer's point of view will be ____.
obvious
colorful
objective
biased
31
It is better to do the general questions BEFORE the specific questions on the SAT Reading test.
True
False
32
The correct answers on the SAT Reading test usually display what kind of language.
decisive
extreme
conclusive
moderate
33
The tongue lashing that his dad gave him
tempered
his enthusiasm for the weekend yet to come.
quick to anger
stroke gently
to moderate; to soften
pronounce softly
34
It is crucial to choose the answers on the Reading test that you can prove is in the passage.
True
False
35
Although these are all helpful reading strategies, which one have we NOT discussed?
Read using the outline style
Read the whole passage
Skim the questions first
Skim the passage
36
Critical reading involves
all of the above.
examining sources.
analyzing methods.
examining evidence.
37
In the Writing and Language section, standard English convention refers to all of these EXCEPT.
mood
rhyme
verb tense
grammar
38
The Writing and Language SAT exam is broken down into several categories.
False
True
