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Although Marcus initially appeared reluctant to join the debate team, he eventually became one of its most enthusiastic members.
As used in the sentence, reluctant most nearly means:
A. excited
B. unwilling
C. confused
D. prepared
B. Unwilling
Maya brought an umbrella after checking the weather forecast, which predicted heavy rain.
Why did Maya bring an umbrella?
A. She lost her raincoat.
B. Rain was expected.
C. She wanted to lend it to a friend.
D. It was sunny.
B. Rain was expected.
The teachers at the school ___ planning a field trip.
A. is
B. was
C. has
D. are
D. are
What day is the PSAT?
Wednesday, October 14th!
What is a literary reference?
When a book/text refers to another book/text, often to draw connections between the two.
Although the instructions seemed complicated at first, the teacher gave a concise explanation that helped everyone understand.
What does concise most nearly mean?
A. Confusing
B. Brief and clear
C. Long and detailed
D. Incorrect
B. Brief and clear
Jamal studied for two hours every night. On Friday, he earned the highest score in his class.
What does the passage suggest?
A. Studying helped Jamal prepare.
B. Jamal dislikes school.
C. The test was canceled.
D. Jamal did not study.
A. Studying helped Jamal prepare.
When Marcus and Jordan finished the project, ___ presented it to the class.
A. him
B. they
C. them
D. he and them
B. they
Name one thing that would be beneficial to do on the morning of the PSAT.
Review your test room card, eat a good breakfast, get to school on time, TAKE A DEEP BREATH, double check that you have everything you need before leaving home, etc...
Nia compared prices at three stores before buying her new headphones.
What does this suggest about Nia?
A. She makes careful purchasing decisions.
B. She dislikes music.
C. She lost her headphones.
D. She buys the first thing she sees.
A. She makes careful purchasing decisions.
The scientist conducted several experiments to verify the accuracy of her results.
What does verify most nearly mean?
A. Question
B. Change
C. Confirm
D. Ignore
C. Confirm
Many schools have begun allowing students to use laptops during class. Supporters argue that laptops provide students with quick access to research and educational resources. However, some teachers believe that laptops can distract students from classroom discussions.
Question:
Which statement is best supported by the passage?
A. All teachers believe laptops are beneficial.
B. Students never use laptops for entertainment.
C. Laptops can provide educational benefits but may also create distractions.
D. Schools are planning to ban laptops.
C. Laptops can provide educational benefits but may also create distractions.
The teacher asked Sarah and ___ to stay after class.
A. I
B. me
C. myself
D. we
A. I
If you know that you will have the audio reading accommodation, what should you bring with you on test day?
WIRED headphones; they have to be wired! *Pull out a post-it if you need to write this down!
Because the instructions were explicit, nobody had difficulty understanding what to do.
A. Clearly stated
B. Briefly mentioned
C. Intentionally hidden
D. Difficult to follow
A. Clearly stated
The new policy was intended to alleviate the stress students experienced before examinations.
What does alleviate most nearly mean?
A. Increase
B. Measure
C. Reduce
D. Ignore
C. Reduce
The school added more recycling bins. Within a month, students were recycling twice as much paper.
What is supported by the passage?
A. Students stopped using paper.
B. Recycling increased after the bins were added.
C. The school removed the bins.
D. Students disliked recycling.
B. Recycling increased after the bins were added.
By next Friday, the students ___ their research projects.
A. completed
B. will have completed
C. complete
D. had completed
B. Will have completed
Name two methods you can use to make the text more accessible to you.
Use the highlighting tool, read each paragraph slowly, utilize audio-readings...if you don’t understand how to access the accessibility tools, ask for help before the test starts!
Marcus rarely spoke in class, but he submitted thoughtful essays with detailed arguments.
Which statement is best supported?
A. Marcus struggles with writing.
B. Marcus expresses his ideas well in writing.
C. Marcus never completes assignments.
D. Marcus dislikes reading.
B. Marcus expresses his ideas well in writing.
The student attempted to refute the claim by presenting evidence that contradicted it.
A. Support
B. Disprove
C. Repeat
D. Explain
B. Disprove
The library was silent, and every student was reading or studying.
What can be inferred?
A. The library was being used as a place to study.
B. The library was closed.
C. Students were playing games.
D. Nobody was present.
A. The library was being used as a place to study.
Which sentence is written correctly?
A. The students studied hard; therefore, they performed well.
B. The students studied hard, therefore they performed well.
C. The students studied hard therefore, they performed well.
D. The students studied hard; therefore they performed well.
A. The students studied hard; therefore, they performed well.
If a question has four multiple choice answer options, what is something you can do to make it easier to answer?
Delete distractors (PROCESS OF ELIMINATION)
Cross out any answers that you know/think may be wrong.
The author's description of the abandoned house created a somber atmosphere throughout the story.
What does somber mean?
A. Cheerful
B. Serious and gloomy
C. Exciting
D. Humorous
B. Serious and gloomy