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Final Review-SAT Prep

Total questions: 55

Worksheet time: 2hrs 50mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which punctuation mark should appear after this statement?


Carpenters build houses

a)

.

b)

?

c)

!

d)

,

2.

Which punctuation mark should appear after this statement?


How many bank tellers are there in a bank

a)

.

b)

?

c)

,

d)

!

3.

This punctuation mark is used in pairs to set off direct speech, a quotation, or a phrase.

a)

comma

b)

apostrophe

c)

quotation marks

d)

semicolon

4.

The punctuation mark that means a pause is needed in a sentence. It is also used to separate items in a list and to mark the place of thousands in a large number.

a)

comma

b)

semicolon

c)

quotation mark

d)

apostrophe

5.

Which sentence needs a semi colon?

a)

The artist preferred to paint in oils ____ he did not like watercolors.

b)

Even when the house looks clean ____ there is usually a bunch of dirt swept under the rug.

c)

The challenges are not impossible ___ but they are very hard to clear.

d)

If he misses his appointment ____ he’ll have to wait another six months to see the dentist.

6.

It joins two or more separate words into a single word.

a)

A dash (—)

b)

A semicolon (;)

c)

A hyphen (-)

d)

Parentheses (( ))

7.

It introduces information that defines, explains, or provides a list of what came before the colon.

a)

A colon (:)

b)

A semicolon (;)

c)

A hyphen (-)

d)

Brackets ([ ])

8.

A fine orchestral performance will exhibit skills of the musicians, their abilities to work as an ensemble, and how he or she responds to the conductor.

a)

NO CHANGE

b)

how to respond

c)

their responding

d)

their responses

9.

Knowing the roots of words that are hard to spell helps students to become a better speller.

a)

NO CHANGE

b)

is helpful to students who want to be better spellers

c)

helps students to become better spellers

d)

is helpful to students in becoming a better speller

10.

Whoever our next mayor might be, I believe that he or she absolutely must protect our citizens from any further violence.

a)

NO CHANGE

b)

they

c)

I believe that it

d)

I believe that they

11.

Alone on the prairie, one often begins to feel that they have a special connection to the desolate landscape.

a)

NO CHANGE

b)

it has

c)

one has

d)

we have

12.
Indicate whether the primary purpose of each sentence is to inform, to instruct, to persuade, or to entertain.
 If you spend a dollar every minute, it will take you about twenty centuries to spend a billion dollars. 
a)
Persuade
b)
Inform
c)
Entertain
d)
Instruct
13.
People should not be allowed to have children until they take a parenting class. 
a)
Inform
b)
Instruct
c)
Entertain
d)
Persuade
14.

What is "author's purpose"?

a)

the feeling in the author's writing

b)

the reason for the author's writing

c)

the tone in the author's writing

d)

the pain in the author's writing

15.
Write the letter of the tone that applies to the passage. 

1Strawberries are now available in the markets, and what a winning crop! 2In contrast to last year’s berries, which were badly affected by poor weather conditions, these are plentiful, delicious, and relatively inexpensive. 3They will make a fine climax to any meal, whether under a dollop of sour cream laced with brown sugar or crushed over a scoop of vanilla ice cream. 4In fact, these luscious berries are so sweet, they can stand very well on their own. 5Strawberry lovers won’t be disappointed. 
a)
enthusiastic
b)
forgiving
c)
ironic
d)
annoyed
16.
Dear Alex, 
     Don't forget that our science project is due tomorrw.  I will revise and edit the report.  You will finish doing the poster.  Make sure to use neat handwriting.  I want a good grade, don't be a slacker.
-Brecken
Which word best describes the tone of this note?
a)
bossy
b)
friendly
c)
helpful
d)
confused
17.
A section in a history book describing the conditions and causes of the Great Depression in the Midwest in the 1930s 
a)
To persuade
b)
To entertain
c)
To inform
18.
An article where the author argues that an IPOD music player is better than a ZUNE 
a)
To enterain
b)
To inform
c)
To persuade
19.
The deer population 
has grown tremendously in recent
years.  Each year at hunting season, hunters are able to help 
control the deer population and 
prevent many deer from starving.
What is the author's perspective?
a)
The author favors deer hunting
b)
The author thinks that deer are harmful to the environment
c)
The author does not favor deer hunting
d)
The author loves deer
20.
Landfills are overflowing with the garbage 
created by fast food restaurants and individuals too lazy to wash their dishes.  The earth is 
becoming polluted.  Wouldn't it be nice if people would go back to eating at home and washing 
dishes?
Which statement do you think the author would agree with?
a)
People should not use disposable products
b)
People should never wash dishes
c)
People should only use disposable products
21.

Karen is rich; ________ her cousin Kate is poor.

a)

Therefore,

b)

Otherwise,

c)

However,

d)

In addition,

22.

The kids didn't study. ___, they failed the course.

a)

Consequently

b)

Otherwise

c)

Nonetheless

d)

Furthermore

23.

Gigi almost always brought cookies for snack at school. _____________ , today she just wasn't in the mood.

a)

Therefore

b)

In addition to

c)

However

d)

Nevertheless

24.

Andrew promised his parents he would be home before the sun went down._______________ ,he stayed out until midnight.

a)

So

b)

Before

c)

Instead

d)

The next day

25.

John was really craving a peanut butter and pickle sandwich. ____________________ he had to get two slices of bread.

a)

Lastly

b)

Secondly

c)

To begin with

d)

Meanwhile

26.

Jasmine said something unkind to her friend. _____________________ she regretted the words that came out of her mouth.

a)

At that very moment

b)

Earlier that day

c)

Additionally,

d)

First of all

27.

Karen is rich; ________ her cousin Kate is poor.

a)

Therefore,

b)

Otherwise,

c)

However,

d)

In addition,

28.

You'd better take a taxi. ___, you'll arrive late

a)

Otherwise

b)

Consequently

c)

Furthermore

d)

Therefore

29.
We have plenty of money and workers; ___, we hope to finish the house remodeling soon.
a)
nevertheless
b)
unless
c)
thus
30.

Jack wasn't tired. ___, he took a nap.

a)

Therefore

b)

Nonetheless

c)

Otherwise

d)

In other words

31.

What transition word further explains and clarifies a previous statement?

a)

In conclusion,

b)

In other words,

c)

On the other hand,

d)

Therefore,

32.
"Are you already done?" his father asked. "It seems like you just got in the water." Jacob was finished with his bath in two minutes. He got his body and hair wet, rubbed  shampoo on his hair, washed his body with soap, and rinsed off. He liked fast baths so to have more time to play. In fact, Jacob never took a long bath. To him, the faster the bath, the better.
What is the central idea of the passage?
a)
Jacob is very clean
b)
Jacob never too showers
c)
Jacob likes to take fast baths
33.

Who or what a text is about is called

a)

Central Idea

b)

Objective Summary

c)

Supporting Details

d)

Topic

34.

Which of the following is NOT a strategy to use when searching for the central idea?

a)

Highlighting important information

b)

Rereading the text

c)

Highlighting the entire text

35.

What is the CENTRAL IDEA of a nonfiction text?

a)

What the text is MOSTLY about.

b)

A full paragraph SUMMARY of a text.

c)

The type of CONFLICT used throughout a text.

d)

The universal truth, moral lesson, or message that the author intends for the audience.

36.

What is the central idea of the passage?


Thomas Edison’s life span is known as “The age of Edison.” If it wasn’t for Thomas Edison, we might not have electric lights, telephones, movie cameras, or computers! Think of all the ways these great products affect our lives today. Edison held over 1,000 patents and received dozens of awards during his lifetime for his inventions and contributions to science.

a)

The light bulb has become an essential invention

b)

Thomas Edison's inventions still impact society today

c)

Thomas Edison worked until he perfected his inventions

d)

The process of inventing is never-ending

37.
Lewis stared at the blank screen. Dead. His computer was dead. “I have to finish my paper tonight,” he thought, as panic slowly sunk in. “How am I going to do that?” Lewis’s mind raced. He tried to think of how he could get his work done. His little sister wandered by. “How long will it be?” she asked. Lewis looked at her blankly. “Until the power comes back?” she said. Lewis sighed with relief.
a)
Persuade
b)
Inform
c)
entertain
38.
The discovery of a wild coyote in late 1997 in the Henry M. Jackson Federal Building in downtown Seattle should come as a wake-up call. The United States has a serious coyote problem! From their traditional enclaves in the western desert, these opportunistic canines have now invaded the entire continental United States. They have taken over parks, farms, vacant lots, and now perhaps the downtown areas of major cities. Homeowners report losing cats and dogs to the beasts, and young children are under attack. Enough is enough. Since humans are the only natural enemy of coyotes, we demand that state and federal agencies institute coyote trapping programs. That is the only way to decrease the number of coyotes to a manageable level.
WHAT IS THE AUTHOR'S POINT OF VIEW?
a)
The author loves coyotes and thinks everyone should adopt one.
b)
The author feels coyotes are dangerous
c)
The author feels that humans are the problem
d)
The author is neutral
39.
Most transportation planners work in or near cities, 4 but some are employed in rural areas. Say, for example, a large factory is built on the outskirts of a small town. Traffic to and from that location would increase at the beginning and end of work shifts.
a)
NO CHANGE
b)
where job opportunities are more plentiful.
c)
and the majority are employed by government agencies.
d)
DELETE the underlined portion and end the sentence with a period.
40.
Transportation planners work closely with a number of community stakeholders, such as government officials and other interested organizations and individuals. 7 Next,representatives from the local public health department might provide input in designing a network of trails and sidewalks to encourage people to walk more
a)
NO CHANGE
b)
For instance,
c)
Furthermore, 
d)
Similarly,
41.
A 1954 documentary about renowned watercolor painter Dong Kingman shows the artist sitting on a stool on Mott Street in New York City’s Chinatown. A crowd of admiring spectators 12 watched as Kingman squeezes dollops of paint from several tubes into a tin watercolor 13 box, from just a few primary colors, Kingman creates dozens of beautiful hues as he layers the translucent paint onto the paper on his easel. Each stroke of the brush and dab of the sponge transforms thinly sketched outlines into buildings, shop signs, and streetlamps. The street scene Kingman begins composing in this short film is very much in keeping with the urban landscapes for which he is best known.
a)
NO CHANGE
b)
HAD WATCHED
c)
would watch 
d)
watches
42.

What does S.M.A.R.T. stand for?

a)

So Much Artistic Reality Technique

b)

See Me At Ruby Tuesday's

c)

Specific Measurable Attainable Relevant Time-Bound

d)

Specificly Measuring Attire Revenant Tim-Bind

43.

Which is NOT an SAT subject

a)

Math

b)

Science

c)

Reading

d)

Reading Comprehension

44.
In 1996, a loggerhead turtle called Adelita swam across 9,000 miles from Mexico to Japan, crossing the entire Pacific on her way. Wallace J. Nichols TRACKED this epic journey with a satellite tag. But Adelita herself had no such technology at her disposal. How did she steer a route across two oceans to find her destination?
As used in line 2, “tracked” most nearly means
a)
searched for
b)
traveled over
c)
followed
d)
hunted
45.

This test-taking strategy works with vocabulary words but also helps you focus in on answers in the passage.

a)

eliminating answers

b)

managing your time

c)

looking for clues and context clues

d)

getting plenty of rest and eating a good breakfast

46.

The Reading section of the SAT has ______ questions and you have ______ minutes to complete it.

(a)  

47.

It is important that you complete each section of the test. Using this test-taking strategy will help make sure you do.

a)

eliminating answers

b)

managing your time

c)

looking for clues and context clues

d)

getting plenty of rest and eating a good breakfast

48.

Some math sections do not allow a calculator on this test.

a)

ACT

b)

Both

c)

SAT

d)

GMAT

49.
When you turn the page for each of the 5 reading passages,
the FIRST thing you should do is
a)
cry
b)
start daydreaming
c)
read the introduction which hopefully give you good background information
d)
feel sorry for yourself
50.
Enter committee member John Burland, he is a geotechnical engineer from England who saved London's clock tower Big Ben from collapse.
a)
NO CHANGE
b)
Burland is
c)
his being
d)
DELETE the red portion
51.
All 4-year colleges require that prospective students take the SAT?
a)
True
b)
False
52.
We went down to the beach ___________ looked for sea glass.
a)
;
b)
, and
c)
and
53.

In the future, we decided to admit applicants based on grades and test scores as well as its letters of recommendation.

a)

it's

b)

they're

c)

there

d)

their

54.
Fill in the blank: 
Don't go _____________. 
a)
they're
b)
their
c)
there
55.

For what 3 purposes do authors write?

a)

enterain, inform, engage

b)

entertain, inform, contain

c)

inform, persuade, entertain

d)

inform, depict, retain

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