Words in Context Digital SAT

• exacting

• peculiar

• meticulous

• specific

Answer explanation

C might cause issues if you don't know that word- same with maybe B. A could be a distractor since particular could mean exacting- someone might be very particular or exacting about how they like things done- but in this case, it is specific (d)

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

The coach takes every opportunity to censure his players, yet he ignores every opportunity to praise them.

• approve of

• criticize

• choose

• reject

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

The newlyweds agreed to be very frugal in their shopping because they wanted to save enough money to buy a house.

• careful with money

• wasteful

• interested

• difficult

Although Alex usually looks unkempt, he had a very neat appearance at his job interview.

• orderly

• handsome

• messy

• strict

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.5B

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

The scared rock climber balanced precariously on the edge of the cliff.

• gracefully

• Lazily

• dangerously

• hopefully

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Tanya loved her dad, but she wondered why she was so organized when he was so haphazard.  A person who is haphazard is- 

• lost

• lovable 

• worried

• disorganized

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Luis was adamant and insisted, "But Mom said she was preparing dinner tonight!" The word that best defines adamant is-

• happy 

• unsure

• nervous

• stubborn

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

In the context of the Digital SAT, which word best describes a 'meticulous' approach to studying?

• A) Careless

• B) Detailed

• C) Quick

• D) Indifferent

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

Which sentence uses the word 'elaborate' correctly in the context of a Digital SAT reading passage?

• A) The instructions were too elaborate to understand.

• B) She decided to elaborate her dress with more colors.

• C) He asked the teacher to elaborate on the topic.

• D) The elaborate was too short to be effective.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

In a Digital SAT context, what does the word 'concise' mean when describing a summary?

• A) Lengthy

• B) Brief

• C) Confusing

• D) Detailed

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2