Vocabulary
Sentence Completion
Identifying Sentence Errors
Vocabulary 2
SAT format
100
to hate
What is abhor?
100
Today Wegener's theory is _______________; however, he died an outsider treated with ____________ by the scientific establishment. a). unsupported - approval b). unchallenged - disdain
b). unchallenged - disdain
100
Where is the punctuation error? Illiteracy is an enormous problem, it affects millions of people worldwide, and is an impediment to social progress.
comma splice in between "problem and it" There needs to be a semicolon (;) in between two complete sentences.
100
What does Enigma mean?
puzzle or mystery
100
How many grammar questions are there on the SAT writing section?
49 questions
200
A narrow-minded prejudiced person
What is a bigot
200
The revolution of art has not lost its steam; it ___________ on as fiercely as ever. a). trudges b). rages
b). rages
200
Where is the sentence error? The company president has taken steps to ensure that she can handle the pressure and anxiety associated with the job, including joining the yoga class and enlisting the support of a group of friends.
The word "including" is a misplaced modifier because it refers to "job" when it should refer to "steps"
200
What does Tardy mean?
Slow or late
200
"Reading Comprehension" is also known as what on the SAT test: a). Sentence based completion b). Critical Reading c). Problem solving
Critical Reading
300
This means: Fake and False
What is "counterfeit" ?
300
Each occupation has its own ________; bankers, lawyers, and computer professionals, for example, all use among themselves language which outsiders have difficulty following. a). problems b). jargon
b). jargon
300
Where is the error in the sentence? Fifty percent of people today have never made a phone call, but thirty percent still have no electricity connection to their homes.
The word "but" is the wrong conjunction and it should be "and" because it is continuing on with what people do not have.
300
What does "hasten" mean?
rush, or hurry
300
What is the maximum, overall score you can get on the SAT test?
2400
400
This means: rough, course, and harsh
What is abrasive?
400
The peasants were the least __________ of all people, bound by tradition and ________ of superstitions. a). free - fettered b). enthralled - tied c). conventional -encumbered
free - fettered
400
Where is the error? My father saw how much uncle Tom was enjoying his early retirement, and so he decided to do the same.
and needs to be taken away because "and" and "so" are two conjunctions that are together. The word "so" would be suitable for this sentence.
400
What does "plethora" mean?
an excess of something example: She had a plethora of books.
400
How long is the SAT?
3 hours
500
This means: to go without or withdraw
What is abstain?
500
If there is nothing to absorb the energy of sound waves, they travel on _________, but their intensity _________ as they travel further from their source. a). erratically - mitigates b). indefinitely - diminishes
b). indefinitely - diminishes
500
What does "curtail" mean?
to cut short example: The boss had to curtail the meeting due to an emergency.
500
How long is the reading section of the SAT and how many questions?
65 minutes and 52 questions?
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