Command of Evidence Question Strategies

The video tutorial provides a comprehensive guide to tackling command of evidence questions on the SAT. It introduces a three-step system for both quantitative and textual questions, emphasizing working backwards, eliminating incorrect answers, and verifying with visual aids if necessary. The tutorial includes examples of varying difficulty levels and encourages viewers to practice independently. It concludes with additional resources for further practice and improvement.

What is the main focus of the video tutorial?

• A three-step system for solving math problems.

• A three-step system for command of evidence questions on the SAT.

• A guide to improving reading comprehension.

• A tutorial on writing essays.

What is the first step in solving quantitative command of evidence questions?

• Guess the answer.

• Read the entire passage.

• Work backwards from the blank space.

• Look at the visual aid.

Why is it often unnecessary to use the visual aid in quantitative questions?

• The visual aid is not related to the question.

• The visual aid is always incorrect.

• The visual aid is too complex to understand.

• The answer can often be found without it.

In the example given, which states showed significant growth in copper production?

• Michigan, Arizona, and Montana.

• California, Texas, and Florida.

• New York, Illinois, and Ohio.

• Nevada, Utah, and Colorado.

What is the purpose of the third step in the three-step system?

• To ask for help from a teacher.

• To read the entire passage again.

• To eliminate answers that are not true based on the visual aid.

• To guess the answer.

What is the main difference between quantitative and textual command of evidence questions?

• Textual questions require looking at a chart.

• Quantitative questions are easier than textual questions.

• Textual questions are only about science topics.

• Quantitative questions involve numbers, while textual questions involve words.

What should you identify first in textual command of evidence questions?

• Whether you are supporting or challenging a claim.

• The author's name.

• The main character of the passage.

• The title of the passage.

In the giraffe example, what sound do giraffes use to communicate?

• High-pitched whistling.

• Low-pitched humming.

• Soft chirping.

• Loud roaring.

What is the main focus when eliminating answers in textual questions?

• Finding the longest answer.

• Choosing the answer that sounds interesting.

• Eliminating answers that do not support the claim.

• Selecting the answer with the most technical terms.

In the dinosaur example, what does the sail-like structure improve?

• The dinosaur's ability to fly.

• The dinosaur's success in underwater pursuits.

• The dinosaur's camouflage abilities.

• The dinosaur's speed on land.