Reading Comprehension
This part of a story tells you what happened first, next, and last.
plot
This part of speech names a person, place, thing, or idea.
Noun
What is 5 + (–3)?
2
Which word best fits the sentence:
“She gave a very _____ answer that made everyone think.”
a) shallow
b) thoughtful
c) random
b) Thoughtful
If you don’t know an answer on the PSAT, what should you do?
make your best guess—there’s no penalty for guessing
What clue can help you figure out the meaning of a word you don’t know?
Context clues
Which is correct?
a) There going to the game.
b) They’re going to the game.
They're going to the game
Solve for x: 4x−7=13
x=5
What does "significant" mean in this sentence:
"The storm had a significant impact on the town"?
important or meaningful
True or False: You can use a calculator on part of the math section.
True
When the author gives hints about what will happen later in the story.
foreshadowing
This word connects two parts of a sentence, like "and," "but," or "or."
conjunction
What is the area of a rectangle with length 4 and width 3?
12 square units
What does the word "supporting details" refer to in a paragraph?
information that explains or proves the main idea
Why is it important to check your answer choices carefully in multiple-choice questions?
because some answers may look right but are meant to trick you or to find the best answer
When you make a guess based on clues and what you already know.
inference
The correct way to combine these two sentences:
“She likes to read. She goes to the library often.”
She likes to read, so she goes to the library often.
Simplify the expression: 3(2x + 4).
6x + 12
What does the word "contrast" mean when reading a passage?
to show how things are different
On the PSAT, how can you use the process of elimination?
Cross out the answers that are clearly wrong to improve your chances?
The message, lesson, or moral that the author wants the reader to learn.
Theme
This punctuation is used to show possession or to make contractions.
apostrophe '
If a triangle has angles of 90° and 45°, what is the measure of the third angle?
45°
In this sentence, what does "persuade" mean?
“The author’s goal is to persuade the reader to recycle.”
to convince someone to believe or do something
What should you do after finishing a section if you still have time left?
review your answers and check for careless mistakes