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SAT Vocab Set 9: Descriptions & Degrees

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English

10th Grade

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SAT Vocab Set 9: Descriptions & Degrees
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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As a student, Luis got to work with a prominent musician in the area. He capitalized on every opportunity to learn from her.

What does capitalized mean here?

took advantage of

ignored

disagreed on

mitigated

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CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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How might a student "circumvent" a software designed to stop them from playing games in class?

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By attempting to gain an advantage in the game using the software.

By finding a way around the software so they can continue playing.

By including the software into a broader category of monitoring software.

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CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How might a scientist "derive" a formula from experimental data?

By choosing a perfect example of the formula.

By finding a way around the data to avoid it.

By using the specific source data to create a formula.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following scenarios best illustrates "divergent" thinking?

Solving a math problem using a standard formula

Brainstorming multiple solutions to a single problem

Following or memorizing a recipe to bake a cake

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How might "indifference" impact a team's performance with a group project?

It could lead to increased motivation and communication.

It could cause poor results due to a lack of interest.

It could result in a more creative, profound project outcome.

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following sentences uses the word "nuanced" correctly?

The painting was nuanced since it used such bright, bold colors.

Her argument was nuanced, with many subtle points to consider.

Their music was nuanced, with a single repetitive beat.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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Around the world, diplomatic negotiations require "subtle" communication. Why is this so important?

Subtlety helps the negotiation use lots of different sources.

Subtlety allows for precise and delicate expression of ideas.

Subtlety helps to make the conversation less severe or painful.

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CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

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