SAT BASICS
How many sections are on the Digital SAT?
TWO
If a character is described as “reluctant,” how are they feeling?
Unwilling or hesitant
What is the main idea of a passage?
The central point or message
Solve: 3x + 6 = 15
x=3
How many degrees are in a triangle?
180
What are the two main SAT sections?
Reading and writing and math
In context, what does “innovative” most nearly mean?
creative or new
if an author sounds excited and positive, what is the tone?
optimistic
What is the slope of the line y = 2x + 5?
2
What is the area formula for a rectangle?
LxW
What is the highest possible SAT score?
If evidence “supports” a claim, what does it do?
proves or strengthens it
What is the author’s purpose if they are trying to convince readers?
to persuade
Solve: x² = 49
7 or -7
What theorem uses a² + b² = c²?
The Pythagorean Theorem
Which organization creates the SAT?
The College Board
The word “justify” most nearly means what?
explain or justify
A passage explaining how volcanoes erupt is most likely what text type?
Informational or science text
What is the vertex form of a quadratic equation?
y = a(x − h)² + k
What is the circumference formula of a circle?
2πr
What type of device is used to take the Digital SAT?
A computer or a tablet
If a scientist’s results are “inconclusive,” what does that mean?
The results are unclear or not final
If an author uses facts and statistics to support a claim, what are they using?
evidence
What is the solution to 2(x − 3) = 10?
x=8
In trigonometry, SOH-CAH-TOA helps find what?
Sine, cosine, and tangent ratios