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