Logical Completion in Scientific Texts

Logical Completion in Scientific Texts

Assessment

Interactive Video

Biology

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Richard Gonzalez

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The video tutorial explains the concept of logical completion questions in the digital SAT, comparing them to similar questions in the ACT and SAT. It provides a strategy for quickly solving these questions by focusing on the last two sentences of the passage. The tutorial uses an example involving nitrogen levels and insect gigantism to illustrate the approach. It emphasizes the importance of recognizing scientific passages and understanding the logic behind the questions. The video concludes with tips for avoiding common pitfalls and encourages viewers to focus on key evidence in the text.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main focus of logical completion questions in standardized tests?

To measure physical fitness

To assess logical reasoning and text comprehension

To evaluate historical knowledge

To test mathematical skills

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which section of standardized tests often includes logical completion questions?

Mathematics

Physical Education

Science

Writing and Grammar

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the first step in solving a logical completion question according to the video?

Skip to the question and focus on the last two sentences

Read the entire passage thoroughly

Ignore the question and guess

Memorize the passage

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is it important to focus on the word 'indeed' in logical completion questions?

It indicates a change in topic

It suggests a repetition or confirmation of a previous point

It marks the end of the passage

It introduces a new argument

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the presence of 'however' in a sentence usually indicate?

A conclusion of the passage

An introduction to a new topic

A contrast or shift in the argument

A continuation of the same idea

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the sample question, what was the relationship between nitrogen levels and insect size?

Nitrogen levels were irrelevant to insect size

Nitrogen levels increased as insects got bigger

Nitrogen levels decreased as insects got bigger

Nitrogen levels remained unchanged as insects got bigger

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the implication if nitrogen levels did not increase during the Jurassic period?

Nitrogen was the sole factor in insect evolution

Insects evolved due to increased nitrogen

Insects evolved due to other factors

Insects did not evolve at all

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