Social Studies Passage and Questions

What will you read on the SAT? (Check all that apply)

• One passage from a classic or contemporary work of U.S. or world literature.

• A selection about economics, psychology, sociology, or some other social science.

• Two science passages (or one passage and one passage pair) that examine foundational concepts and developments in Earth science, biology, chemistry, or physics.

When Ms. Gonzales selects activities and materials for her social studies lessons that stimulate curiosity and satisfy the need to know, which criterion is met?

• Criterion of organization

• Criterion of authenticity

• Criterion of appropriateness

• Criterion of interest

Because History/SS passages can be densely written, you should:

• Identify the topic and scope of the passage

• Identify the transitions between ideas

• Identify the topic sentence of each succeeding paragraph

• Summarize the purpose of the passage

Which of the following is a primary theme in classic literature?

• A) Love and friendship

• B) Technological advancement

• C) Space exploration

• D) Modern architecture

Identify the correct sentence structure:

• A) Running fast, the finish line was crossed by John.

• B) The finish line was crossed by John running fast.

• C) John, running fast, crossed the finish line.

• D) The finish line, running fast, was crossed by John.

What is the main purpose of a topic sentence in a paragraph?

• A) To provide evidence for the argument

• B) To introduce the main idea

• C) To conclude the paragraph

• D) To ask a question

Which word is a synonym for 'elated'?

• A) Sad

• B) Joyful

• C) Angry

• D) Confused

In the context of reading comprehension, what does 'infer' mean?

• A) To state directly

• B) To guess randomly

• C) To conclude based on evidence

• D) To ignore details

Which of the following sentences uses correct subject-verb agreement?

• A) The list of items are on the desk.

• B) The team of players are winning the match.

• C) The bouquet of flowers is beautiful.

• D) The group of students were late.

What is the effect of using a metaphor in literature?

• A) To provide a literal description

• B) To create a direct comparison

• C) To add humor

• D) To create a vivid image