SAT Basics
What does SAT stand for?
Scholastic Assessment Test
If a word means “very happy,” what is a synonym?
Joyful
What is the main idea?
The central point of a passage
What does Part B usually ask you to do?
Find evidence
Solve: x + 5 = 10
X=5
How many main sections are on the Digital SAT?
Reading/Writing and Math
In context, “critical” most nearly means: important or negative?
Important (depends on context)
If an author wants to convince you, what is the purpose?
Persuade
What should you answer first: Part A or Part B?
What is 10% of 50?
5
What is the highest possible SAT score?
1600
If a passage says “brief,” what does it mean?
Short
If a passage explains how something works, the purpose is:
➡️ Inform
Why is Part B important?
It supports your answer
Solve: 2x = 12
X=6
Which section includes vocabulary in context questions?
Reading & Writing
The word “obscure” most nearly means:
Unclear or not well known
Tone describes what?
The author’s attitude
If Part A is wrong, what happens to Part B?
it will likely be wrong
If y = 3x and x = 4, what is y?
12
How do most colleges use SAT scores?
To help evaluate college applications
“Subtle” most nearly means
Hard to notice
If a passage sounds serious and formal, the tone is:
➡️ Formal
Best strategy for paired questions?
Use evidence from the text
How many degrees are in a triangle?
180