Question 1

Which strategy helps identify the main idea of a passage?

Accepted Answer

Look for the thesis statement

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Highlight all topic sentences

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Focus on the first sentence of each paragraph

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Summarize each paragraph in your own words

Question 2

What is the best approach to tackle transition questions on the SAT?

Accepted Answer

Determine the relationship between ideas

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Avoid transitions altogether

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Pick the transition word you are most familiar with

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Choose the transition that sounds best

Question 3

How can tone influence the reader’s perception of a passage?

Accepted Answer

It shapes the reader's emotional response

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It changes the passage's main idea

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It determines the passage length

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It influences the use of technical terms

Question 4

What is the primary purpose of the introduction in SAT reading passages?

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To introduce the main idea

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To confuse the reader

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To provide background information

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To lengthen the passage

Question 5

Which technique is effective for answering SAT reading questions without reading the entire passage?

Accepted Answer

Skim for keywords

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Focus on highlighted terms

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Read the first and last paragraphs only

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Guess based on prior knowledge

Question 6

How does one identify an author's tone in a passage?

Accepted Answer

Analyze word choice and sentence structure

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Look at the title of the passage

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Examine the passage length

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Count the number of adjectives used

Question 7

What is a key characteristic of a main idea question in SAT reading?

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It asks about the overall point of the passage

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It focuses on specific details

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It evaluates grammatical correctness

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It tests vocabulary knowledge

Question 8

Which of the following is a common type of transition question on the SAT?

Accepted Answer

Cause and effect

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Sentence structure

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Vocabulary definition

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Author's intent

Question 9

How does the use of stylistic devices affect a passage?

Accepted Answer

They enhance the passage's readability

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They confuse the reader

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They lengthen the passage unnecessarily

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They obscure the main idea

Question 10

What is an effective way to approach tone questions on the SAT?

Accepted Answer

Identify the author's attitude towards the subject

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Focus on the length of the passage

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Ignore the context

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Look at the publication date

Question 11

How can a reader distinguish between different styles in passages?

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By analyzing sentence length and complexity

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By counting the number of paragraphs

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By identifying the passage's genre

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By looking at the author's name

Question 12

What strategy should be used to determine the main idea of a paragraph?

Accepted Answer

Identify the topic sentence

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Analyze the punctuation used

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Count the sentences

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Look for unfamiliar words

Question 13

How do transition words help in reading comprehension?

Accepted Answer

They clarify the relationship between ideas

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They make the passage more complex

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They lengthen the passage

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They introduce new topics

Question 14

Which of the following best describes a technique for answering main idea questions?

Accepted Answer

Summarize the passage in one sentence

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Count the number of examples given

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Read only the first paragraph

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Identify all topic sentences

Question 15

What is the impact of an author's style on a passage?

Accepted Answer

It influences the reader's engagement

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It obscures the author's intent

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It determines the passage's length

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It changes the main idea

Question 16

How can recognizing the tone of a passage help in answering questions?

Accepted Answer

It provides insight into the author's perspective

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It clarifies the passage's structure

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It makes the passage shorter

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It changes the meaning of words

Question 17

What should be the focus when answering transition questions?

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The logical connection between sentences

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The length of the sentences

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The author's background

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The number of transition words used

Question 18

Which of the following is a tip for mastering SAT reading questions?

Accepted Answer

Skim for the main idea and keywords

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Read every word carefully

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Focus on the author's biography

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Count the number of paragraphs

Question 19

How do you determine the technique used by an author in a passage?

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By examining rhetorical devices and structure

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By counting the number of sentences

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By looking at the publication date

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By identifying the author's name

Question 20

What is the role of style in an author's writing?

Accepted Answer

To enhance the overall presentation and impact

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To focus solely on vocabulary

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To confuse the reader

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To increase the passage length

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