SAT Basics
What are the two sections of the Digital SAT?
Reading & Writing, and Math
What is the main idea?
The central point of a passage
Meaning of “mitigate” in academic writing?
To lessen or reduce severity
What does Part A usually ask?
The main idea, claim, or interpretation
If f(x) = 3x² – 2x, what is f(–2)?
What is the total SAT score range?
400–1600
What is an “implicit claim”?
A claim suggested but not directly stated
Meaning of “precipitous” in context of decision‑making?
Sudden and unwise; rash
Why is a Part B answer wrong if it introduces new information?
Part B must support Part A, not expand or alter it
A line has slope 4 and passes through (–1, 3). What is its equation?
y = 4x + 7
What does “adaptive” mean on the Digital SAT?
Your performance on Module 1 affects the difficulty of Module 2
What rhetorical strategy strengthens an argument by anticipating objections?
Counterargument or concession
Meaning of “tenuous” when describing evidence?
Weak, fragile, or barely supported
What is the best strategy when two evidence lines seem equally strong?
Re‑evaluate Part A for precision; one line will align more exactly
Solve for x: 2^(x+1) = 16
x = 3
Why do colleges use SAT scores?
To compare academic readiness
What distinguishes tone from mood?
Tone = author’s attitude; mood = reader’s emotional experience.
Meaning of “equivocal” in a scientific passage?
Unclear or open to multiple interpretations
What makes an evidence line “too broad” for Part B?
It supports the general topic but not the specific claim
A triangle has sides 7, 24, and 25. Is it a right triangle?
Yes, because 7² + 24² = 25²
How long is the Digital SAT?
About 2 hours and 14 minutes
What is the strongest clue that a narrator is unreliable?
Contradictions between their statements and observable facts
Meaning of “obviate” in a historical argument?
To eliminate the need for something; to make unnecessary.
Why do some Part B answers appear correct but are actually distractors?
They contain true statements that do not logically support the Part A answer
If sin(θ) = 3/5 and θ is acute, what is cos(θ)?
4/5