The SAT
Zero
Anti-
Against
Speaking rudely to the judges was rash behavior. You really hurt your chances of winning! In the above context, what does “rash” mean? a. an itchy skin/ condition/ b. funny /c. trying to hide or disguise a piece of cheese /d. with little thought or consideration
d. with little thought or consideration
It can be inferred from the passage that...
Implied Idea
Vocabulary strategies
Input you own words, context clues, prefixes and suffixes
Range of the total score.
400 - 1600
De-
Opposite
Fortunately, the explosion diverted the asteroid from a course that would have sent it hurdling into our planet. To divert is to _______. a. change the direction of b. look for really high waves c. jump into a dry river d. look through a telescope
a. change the direction of
Which of the following sentences provides direct support to the preceding question?
Textual Evidence
Implied Idea Stratgies
Don't over-infer, come up with your own inference and match with the answer options, don't choose extreme answers
The number of components in the SAT, including the essay.
Four - Math, Writing, Reading, and the Essay
Mis-
Wrong
His emaciation, that is, his skeleton-like appearance, was frightening to see.
What is the context clue and meaning of emaciation?
“Skeleton-like appearance” is the definition of “emaciation.”
The tone of the passage can best be described as...
Which of the following best describes the author's attitude toward...?
Voice
Main Idea Strategies
Ask, What is this about?
Look at the introductory sentence
Look at topic sentences
This company developed the SAT test.
College Board
Fore-
Before
Flooded with spotlights – the focus of all attention – the new Miss America began her year-long reign. She was the cynosure of all eyes for the rest of the evening. What is the meaning and context clue for "cynosure"?
“Cynosure” means “the focus of all attention.”
According to the passage...
The author mentions which of the following?
Explicit Detail
Explicit Detail Strategies
Refer back to the text, match an answer option with what is said in the text, look for exact words or synonyms, often straightforward
The number of questions on the Reading Test.
52
Em- or En-
Cause to
i.e. embrace, encode
The lugubrious wails of the gypsies matched the dreary whistling of the wind in the allbut-deserted cemetery. What is the context clue and meaning of lugubrious?
“Lugubrious,” which means “sorrowful,” fits into the mood set by the words “wails,” “dreary,” and “deserted cemetery.”
Which of the following best describes....?
The author mentions... in order to...
Development
Data Presentations Strategies
Don't analyze the chart/graph/map until asked a question about it
Do identify the labels (x-axis/y-axis) and the titles