SAT Reading and Writing Review

What is the purpose of the SAT Writing section's passage-based questions?

• To evaluate mathematical reasoning skills.

• To assess knowledge of historical events.

• To assess reading comprehension and writing skills.

• To measure physical fitness levels.

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CCSS.RI.8.7

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CCSS.RL.9-10.7

What is the recommended approach for tackling the SAT Writing section's multiple-choice questions?

• Guess randomly without reading the passage

• Read the passage carefully, identify errors, eliminate obviously incorrect choices, and choose the best option based on context.

• Choose the first option that seems correct

• Select the longest answer choice

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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

What is the purpose of the SAT Writing section's identifying sentence errors questions?

• To assess the test-taker's ability to recognize and correct grammatical errors

• To test reading comprehension skills

• To measure mathematical reasoning abilities

• To evaluate vocabulary knowledge

Which of the following is NOT a type of passage you may encounter in the SAT Reading section? Fiction Science Poetry Dialogue

• Non-Fiction

• Math

• Dialogue

• Biography

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In the SAT Writing section, what is the best way to improve sentence clarity and structure?

• Ignoring sentence structure and flow

• Using overly complex language and convoluted sentence structures

• Repeating the same sentence structure throughout the passage

• Focus on using clear and concise language, varying sentence structure, and ensuring logical flow between sentences.

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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

How can you improve your vocabulary skills for the SAT Reading section? A) Use flashcards B) Watch TV shows C) Avoid reading D) Guess the meanings of words

• Use flashcards

• Read comic books

• Listen to music

• Play video games

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.10

CCSS.RI.11-12.10

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What is the Writing Test testing?

• How well you understand text

• How well you can revise and edit texts

• How well you can synthesize information

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On the Writing test, what do expression of ideas questions ask you to do?

• improve the effectiveness of communication in a piece of writing.

• make sentences consistent with standard written English grammar, usage, punctuation and other conventions/rules.

On the Writing test, what do standard English conventions questions ask you to do?

• improve the effectiveness of communication in a piece of writing.

• make sentences consistent with standard written English grammar, usage, punctuation and other conventions/rules.

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CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

How many passages are on the Reading Test?

• 4

• 5

• 6

• 7

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