DSAT RW Question Set #1

Which choice best states the main idea of the text?

• A. Reds and browns are not commonly featured in most Taylor's rugs.

• B. "In the Path of the Four Seasons" is widely acclaimed for its many colors and innovative weaving techniques.

• C. Taylor draws on local resources in the approach she uses to dye wool

• D. Taylor finds it difficult to locates Arizona dock root in the desert.

Answer explanation

Which quotation from "Ghosts of the Old Year" most effectively illustrates the claim?

• A. "The snow has ceased its fluttering flight . . .

• B. "And so the years go swiftly by . . . "

• C. "What does this brazen tongue declare . . . "

• D. "It tells of many a squandered day . . . "

Answer explanation

Which finding of the model tests, if true, would most likely support Gimsa and colleagues' hypothesis? "The model with a sail . . .

• A. took significantly longer to travel a specified distance while submerged than the model without a sail did.

• B. displaced significantly more water while submerged than the model without a sail did.

• C. had significantly less battery power remaining after completing the tests than the model without a sail did.

• D. took significantly less time to complete a sharp turn while submerged than the model without a sail did.

Answer explanation

Which Choice most effectively uses data from the table to complete the example?

• A. 82% believe . . .

• B . 47% believe . . .

• C. 9% were neutral . . .

• D. 62% believe . . .

Answer explanation

What choice most logically completes the text?

• A. More important to understand how widespread prolonged deep sleep is . . .

• B. prolonged deep sleep is likely advantageous . . .

• C. Many traits that provide significant benefits also post risks

• D. most traits perform functions that are hard to understand

Answer explanation

What test taking strategies did you try on these questions?

Will you be using today's test taking strategy again? {In other words, did it seem to help?}

• Absolutely!

• Maybe

• No

I used and found the explanations to be helpful.

• Didn't use . . .

• Looked at. Not that helpful.

• Half and Half. Looked at. Some helpful.

• Utilized and found helpful!