SAT Reading Skills

In the given passage, what is the main idea of the author?

• Discussing the history of the author

• Providing a step-by-step guide on how to bake a cake

• Arguing for the benefits of exercise

• Encouraging the reader to take a deep breath and find the correct answer to a given question.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.11-12.6

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

Based on the data provided in the passage, what conclusion can be drawn about the relationship between X and Y?

• X and Y have a negative correlation.

• The relationship between X and Y is constantly changing.

• There is a positive correlation between X and Y.

• There is no relationship between X and Y.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

What is the meaning of the word 'ubiquitous' as used in the passage?

• Only found in certain places

• Occurring rarely or infrequently

• Limited to one specific location

• Present, appearing, or found everywhere

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Identify the theme that is most prevalent throughout the passage.

• Happiness

• Perseverance

• Greed

• Love

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What evidence from the text supports the author's argument about the impact of climate change?

• Data on increasing ice caps

• Extreme weather events such as blizzards and floods

• Data on decreasing global temperatures

• Data on rising global temperatures, melting ice caps, and extreme weather events such as hurricanes and droughts.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

Based on the structure of the passage, what is the purpose of the first paragraph?

• To offer a conclusion to the main idea

• To provide a summary of the entire passage

• To introduce the main topic or idea of the passage

• To present a detailed analysis of the main topic

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What can be inferred about the character's motivations based on their actions in the passage?

• Lack of interest

• Desire for revenge

• Fear of failure

• Seeking forgiveness

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Evaluate the author's use of statistics to support their argument. Do you find it convincing? Why or why not?

• Yes

• No, the statistics are biased and unreliable

• Yes, the statistics are too complex to understand

• No, the statistics are irrelevant to the argument

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

What is the tone of the passage and how does it contribute to the overall message?

• Anxious and unsettling

• Excited and energetic

• Boring and uninteresting

• Calm and reassuring

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Identify the main idea of the second paragraph and explain how it relates to the overall theme of the passage.

• The main idea of the second paragraph is the benefits of meditation, which relates to the overall theme of stress management.

• The main idea of the second paragraph is the importance of regular exercise in maintaining a healthy lifestyle, which relates to the overall theme of promoting health and wellness.

• The main idea of the second paragraph is the author's favorite type of exercise, which relates to the overall theme of healthy eating.

• The main idea of the second paragraph is the history of the gym where the author exercises, which relates to the overall theme of architectural design.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2