Words In Context
Backlash against the senator’s education bill only hurled her to work harder to ensure its passage.
A) No change
B) Spurred
C) Heckled
D) Launched
B, spurred
Rwandan conservationist Edwin Sabuhoro is taking a new approach to wildlife poaching prevention: luring poachers away from crime by trained them to become farmers.
A) No change
B) Training
C) Train
D) Trains
B, Training
Write an algebraic expression for 7 less than xx.
x−7
What algebraic expression represents 5 more than a number x?
x+5
What does the SAT help measure?
College readiness
Before the Black Plague hit Europe in the 14th century, medieval people did not bathe by submerging themselves in a tub of water, which they considered an act of debauchery. Instead they quickly cleaned themselves with water and a cloth.
A) No change
B) Drowning
C)Engulfing
D) Sheathing
A, No change
Backpacking across Europe requires fortitude, stamina, and being strong.
A) No change
B) Strong
C) Strength
D) Stronger
C, strength
Write an algebraic expression for twice a number n, increased by 5.
2n+5
What algebraic expression represents 3 times a number x, minus 7?
3x−7
What can a strong SAT score potentially help you earn?
Scholarships
In a recent study, Scientific American magazine concluded that dog owners are somewhat less reserved than cat owners, enjoying more social interaction and communal activity.
A) No change
B) Congruous
C) Conjoint
D) Coincident
A, No change
The fennec fox hunts at night, digs out dens in sand, and mate for life.
A) No change
B) Mated
C) Mates
D) Has mated
C, mates
Simplify:
4x+7−2x+3
2x+10
Simplify:
5x+3x−4
8x−4
What is the name of the application that students submit to colleges when they want to be considered for admission?
Common App or Common Application
Although their physical features were often twins in ancient art, the Greek gods Poseidon and Zeus could be identified by their accessories: the God of the Sea appeared with a dolphin and trident, while an eagle and lightning bolt indicated the King of Olympus.
A) No change
B) Equivalent
C) Tantamount
D)Indistinguishable
D, instinguishable
To demonstrate his interest in the University of California, Los Angeles, Sam visited the campus, interviewed with the admissions officers, and has attended several classes.
A) No change
B) Attended
C) Attend
D) Attending
B, attended
Simplify:
3(2x−4)+5x
11x−12
Simplify:
3(2x+4)−5x
x+12
What type of colleges and universities may place greater importance on SAT scores because they receive large numbers of applicants?
State universities
During the Victorian period, corsets became a crippling necessity. Some women wore corsets so tightly and for such prolonged periods that they couldn't remove them; they hadn’t built up enough muscle strength in their backs to maintain the top half of their body unaided.
A) No change
B) Bolstor
C) Endure
D) Support
D, support
Backpacking across Europe requires fortitude, stamina, and being strong.
A) No change
B) Strong
C) Strength
D) Stronger
C, strength
If x=4x=4, evaluate:
2x2+3x−6
38
If x=4
evaluate:
2x2−3x+5
21
What is the term for a college's decision to accept a student?
Admission