SAT Prep

Front

What is the purpose of the Writing & Language section of the SAT?

Back

To assess a student's ability to revise and edit written text, focusing on grammar, punctuation, and style.

Front

How many minutes do you have to answer questions in the Writing & Language section of the SAT?

Back

35 minutes.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

Front

What is the correct term for the analysis of an author's purpose and point of view?

Back

Rhetoric.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

Front

What type of questions are associated with infographics on the SAT?

Back

Synthesis questions.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.7

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

Front

What does 'eliminating' mean in the context of reducing the need for chemical fertilizers?

Back

To completely remove or get rid of.

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

Front

What is acid-whey runoff and its environmental impact?

Back

Acid-whey runoff can pollute waterways, depleting oxygen content as it decomposes.

Front

Define 'global' questions in the context of SAT reading comprehension.

Back

Questions that require an understanding of the overall theme or main idea of a passage.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.10

CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

Front

What is the significance of analyzing an author's word choice?

Back

It helps to understand the tone, style, and meaning conveyed in the text.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.11-12.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

Front

What does 'synthesis' refer to in SAT questions?

Back

The ability to combine information from different sources or parts of a text to form a coherent understanding.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.10

CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

Front

What is the role of punctuation in the Writing & Language section of the SAT?

Back

To clarify meaning and improve the readability of sentences.

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CCSS.L.1.2B

CCSS.L.4.3B

CCSS.L.K.2B