PSAT 8&9 Practice Test 1

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What is the purpose of including a conversation in a narrative?

Back

To set the scene and reveal character emotions, such as discomfort or tension.

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What does the term 'complimentary' mean?

Back

Admiring or expressing praise.

Front

What does the term 'enlighten' mean?

Back

To instruct or provide knowledge.

Front

What is a complete sentence?

Back

A group of words that expresses a complete thought, e.g., 'Jim ate the sandwich.'

Front

What does 'overtakes' most nearly mean in a narrative context?

Back

To pass or move ahead of something.

Front

How can dialogue contribute to character development?

Back

It reveals character traits, motivations, and relationships through their spoken words.

Front

What is the significance of setting in a story?

Back

It provides context for the characters' actions and influences the plot.

Front

What is the difference between a complete sentence and a fragment?

Back

A complete sentence has a subject and a verb and expresses a complete thought, while a fragment does not.

Front

What role does vocabulary play in understanding a text?

Back

It enhances comprehension and allows for deeper analysis of themes and ideas.

Front

How can context clues help in understanding unfamiliar words?

Back

They provide hints or information surrounding the word that can help deduce its meaning.