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