The Test
What are the three sections of the SAT?
Reading, Writing & Language, Math
Akira came directly, breaking all tradition. Was that it? Had he followed form- had he asked his mother to speak to his father to approach a go-between-would Chie have been more receptive?
As used in line 2, "form" most nearly means
A. appearance
B. custom
C. structure
D. nature
B.
Premonition
A feeling or belief that something is going to happen when there is no definite reason to believe it will.
True or false: You should leave a question blank if you don't know the answer.
False!
What is the hardest mineral?
Diamond.
On the Reading test, how many passages will you encounter?
Five.
In the glistening surface of the courtyard's rain-drenched paving stones, she saw his reflection like a dark double. "Madame", said Akira, "forgive my disruption, but I come with a matter of urgency". His voice was soft, refined. He straightened and stole a deferential peek at her face.
Why does Akira say hid meeting with Chie is "a matter of urgency" (line 32)?
A. He fears that his own parents will disapprove of Naomi
B. He worries that Naomi will reject him and marry someone else.
C. He has been offered an attractive job in another country.
D. He knows that Chie is unaware of his feelings for Naomi.
C.
Reminisce
To talk, think, or write about things that happened in the past.
True or false: If you don't know the answer, you should always pick "D."
False.
What is the most common letter in the English alphabet?
E.
When is the SAT switching to an online-only test (for American students)?
2024.
Akira came directly, breaking all tradition. Was that it? Had he followed form- had he asked his mother to speak to his father to approach a go-between-would Chie have been more receptive?
(65)"We have an understanding. Please don't judge my candidacy by the unseemliness of this proposal. I ask directly because the use of a go-between takes much time. Either method comes down to the same thing: a matter of parental approval. If you give your consent, I become Naomi's yoshi.* We'll live in the House of Fuji. Without your consent, I must go to America, to secure a new home for my bride."
As used in line 1 and line 65, "directly" most nearly means:
A. frankly
B. confidently
C. without mediation
D. with precision
C.
Covenant
A formal or serious agreement or promise.
Name two strategies you should use when reading paired passages.
-Process of elimination
-Annotate
-Read the passage first
-Identify speaker's tone and position
-Stick to what's in the text when drawing conclusions about the authors.
Which planet is the hottest?
Venus
65 minutes.
This frequent experience of gift-giving can engender ambivalent feelings in gift-givers. Many relish the opportunity to buy presents because gift-giving offers a powerful means to build stronger bonds with one's closest peers. At the same time, many dread the thought of buying gifts; they worry that their purchases will disappoint rather than delight the intended recipients.
In line 10 the word "ambivalent" most nearly means:
A. unrealistic
B. conflicted
C. apprehensive
D. supportive
B.
Aplomb
Confidence and skill shown, especially in a difficult situation.
What should you do to prepare in the 24 hours before the exam?
-Eat breakfast
-Hydrate
-Practice mindfulness activities.
What company used to be called "Automatic Binding Bricks"? (This is a building toy company.)
Lego.
How many minutes will you have to complete the entire Math portion of the test?
80 minutes.
Why do gift-givers assume that gift price is closely linked to gift-recipients' feelings of appreciation? Perhaps givers believe that bigger (i.e., more expensive gifts convey stronger signals of thoughtfulness and consideration.
As used in line 54, "convey" most nearly means
A. transport
B. counteract
C. exchange
D. communicate
D.
Loquacious
Liking to talk and talking smoothly and easily.
**DAILY DOUBLE**
What Learning Expectation are you being assessed on to pass this class?
If a male donkey is a jack, what is the female donkey called?