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SAT Prep Game Reading and Writing Final :-)
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
Which of the following are signal words for the cause and effect pattern?
although, opposite, however
near, beyond, within
consequences, factors, outcome
after, during, while
2
A/an _____________ argument moves from general conclusions to details.
inductive
complicated
deductive
inclusive
3
How do you spell your favorite SAT Prep instructor's name?
Ms. Sambuula
Ms. Sanbula
Ms. Sambula
Ms. Sambola
4
It is crucial to choose the answers on the Reading test that you can prove is in the passage.
True
False
5
Obfuscate
means to deliberately make something difficult to understand
False
True
6
His
credulous
behavior made me question his character.
hot temper
gullible; ready to believe anything
manic outburst
untruthful
7
I can't wait to go to ____ party!
their
there
thier
they're
8
Abstemious
means well-suited for the occasion.
True
False
9
In the Writing and Language section, standard English convention refers to all of these EXCEPT.
mood
rhyme
verb tense
grammar
10
The main idea sentence is the most general and most _______________.
divisive
intriguing
elusive
inclusive
11
Although these are all helpful reading strategies, which one have we NOT discussed?
Skim the passage
Skim the questions first
Read the whole passage
Read using the outline style
12
The correct answer on a SAT Reading Comp question, is the one that is open for interpretation.
True
False
13
The thesis statement is commonly the first sentence in the introductory paragraph.
True
False
14
When writers use irony, they say the __________ of what they mean.
tone
opposite
simile
same
15
On the Writing and Language section, it is your job to improve these major components EXCEPT.
use of language
punctuation
organization
development
16
What is the meaning of
rapacity?
desperation
aggressive greed
loneliness
anger
17
In an argument essay, writers do not share their opinion.
True
False
18
When a writer is trying to explain or inform, it is likely that the point of view will be ____.
colorful
biased
obvious
objective
19
The tornado barreling towards us will
_____
our picnic plans.
effect
affect
20
Critical reading involves
examining evidence.
all of the above.
analyzing methods.
examining sources.
21
It is better to do the general questions BEFORE the specific questions on the SAT Reading test.
False
True
22
To draw inferences, a reader must be able to
all of the above.
connect with prior knowledge.
understand a writer's purpose and tone.
recognize slanted language.
23
The Writing and Language SAT exam is broken down into several categories.
True
False
24
Complete the following sentence with the correct verb. Most of the news ___ good.
is
are
25
All of the following are different kinds of supporting details that writers use except for ___.
examples
statistics
descriptions
main ideas
26
The correct answers on the SAT Reading test usually display what kind of language.
extreme
decisive
conclusive
moderate
27
Which of the following is true?
There may be a single cause and a single effect.
All answers are correct.
One cause may have several effects.
There may be several causes leading to a single effect.
28
How long is the SAT Reading Comp. test?
65 minutes
55 minutes
35 minutes
60 minutes
29
Complete the following sentence with the correct verb. Neither Bob nor George_____ leaving.
is
are
30
Prosaic
means...
lacking imagination
leading in the wrong direction
giving praise
interesting way of thinking
31
Which of the following are signal words for contrast?
although, even so, however
result, reason, outcome
finally, since, until
likewise, both, also
32
Enshroud
means...
to dismiss
to mourn
to pound
to cover
33
Which of the following would most likely follow a contrast pattern?
a recipe for making macaroni and cheese
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
34
And he took her teeth out of her mouth so that she should not
masticate
food.
enjoy
swallow
chew
destroy
35
If a word or phrase is repeated in a paragraph, it is often the ______.
topic
text
total
title
36
A l
achrymose
interpretation of her role.
tearful
convincing
cowardly
lackluster
37
Define
Ephemeral...
important
grand
expensive
short-lived
38
From the definitions I gave you, what does
temper
mean?
to moderate; soften
stroke gently
quick to anger
pronounce softly
39
The students longed for the
tedium
of the SAT exam to cease.
questions
boredom
practice
length
40
What is "parallel structure"?
using words to create a phrase
using different tenses of words
using the same pattern of words
