10th B SAT Practice

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What is a logical transition in writing?

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A logical transition is a word or phrase that connects ideas in a text, helping to guide the reader through the argument or narrative. Examples include 'in addition,' 'however,' and 'therefore.'

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What does 'negating' mean in the context of an argument?

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Negating means to deny or contradict a statement or belief. In arguments, it often involves presenting evidence that disproves a previously held notion.

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What is tensile strength?

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Tensile strength is the maximum amount of tensile (stretching) stress that a material can withstand before failure. It is measured in gigapascals (GPa) for materials like silk.

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What is the significance of Janaki Ammal's work in environmental conservation?

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Janaki Ammal's chromosomal survey of plants helped highlight the importance of biodiversity and contributed to the preservation of endangered species in Silent Valley, India.

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What does the word 'endure' mean?

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In the context of the provided text, 'endure' most nearly means 'to tolerate' or 'to withstand' something difficult.

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What is the purpose of using specific words in academic writing?

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Specific words enhance clarity and precision, allowing the writer to convey their ideas more effectively and avoid ambiguity.

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What is the role of a transition word in a sentence?

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Transition words help to connect sentences and paragraphs, guiding the reader through the text and clarifying the relationship between ideas.

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What does 'substantiating' mean in an argument?

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Substantiating means providing evidence or support for a claim or argument, making it more credible.

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What is the difference between 'were' and 'was'?

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'Were' is the past tense of 'to be' used with plural subjects, while 'was' is used with singular subjects.

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What is the importance of context in understanding a word's meaning?

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Context provides the surrounding information that helps clarify the meaning of a word, especially when it has multiple definitions.