Digital SAT Reading and Writing 1

In 1899, Swedish chemist Svante Arrhenius developed an equation to answer a long-standing question: why do chemical reactions speed up at higher temperatures? The Arrhenius equation, named for its creator, ______ an important concept in modern chemistry. Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?

• A. remains

• D. are remaining

• B. remain

• C. have remained

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CCSS.RI.11-12.3

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CCSS.RI.9-10.5

The Land of Enchantment is a 1906 travel book by Lilian Whiting. In the book, which describes the experience of traveling through the southwestern United States by train, Whiting reflects on the escape from everyday life that such a journey provides: ______ Which quotation from The Land of Enchantment most effectively illustrates the claim?

• D. The opportunities and advantages already offered and constantly increasing are greater than would at first be considered possible.

• C. The real journey begins, of course, at Chicago, and as these trains leave in the evening the traveller fares forth in the seclusion of his berth.

• B. One experiences a certain sense of detachment from ordinary day and daylight duties that is exhilarating.

• A. The social and the picturesque charm of the long journey is singularly enhanced by the leisurely stops made for refreshment.

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

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CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

Using satellite remote sensing, Dr. Catherine Nakalembe, director of NASA's Harvest Africa initiative, gathers important data on crop health. Nakalembe doesn't just compile the ______ she also shares her findings with African farmers, enabling them to make data-driven decisions about managing critical food crops. Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?

• C. information, though;

• B. information; though

• D. information though,

• A. information, though,

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CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Magnetic levitation (maglev) trains are suspended above a track by powerful electromagnets, reducing friction and thus allowing for much faster speeds. Though maglev advocates in the US have long imagined these trains crisscrossing the country, their dream remains unrealized. ______ of the handful of maglev trains currently in operation, all are in Asia. Which choice completes the text with the most logical transition?

• A. To that end,

• C. In fact,

• D. That said,

• B. Nevertheless,

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

In botany, the term 'resurrection plant' refers to any species of plant that seems to come back to life after appearing fully withered and dead. Resurrection plants do not truly return from the dead, ______ are simply exhibiting an adaptation that allows them to survive in very dry conditions for extended periods. Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?

• C. however. They

• D. however but they

• B. however, they

• A. however they

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

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