What is critical reading, math, and writing skills.
100
What 3 types of reading passages will be on the test?
What is Classic literature, history, science
100
How much time do you have to answer 44 questions on the writing test
What is 35 minutes
100
There are three strategies to help you manage your time on the PSAT. What are they
What is Read 1st and last sentence, skim, write on the test
200
What are two reasons to take the PSAT?
What is Get feedback to prepare for the SAT and scholarship opportunities
200
How much time do you have to answer 47 questions on the reading section of the test?
What is 60 minutes
200
What is the difference between revising and editing?
What is Revising- adding, taking away, moving whole sentences or paragraphs
Editing - spelling, punctuation, capitalization, grammar
200
On vocabulary questions that use context clues, what should you do to make sure you have the correct meaning of the word?
What is Go back to the passage
300
What are the four sections on the PSAT test?
What is math w/ a calculator, Math without a calculator, reading, writing
300
The reading test uses context clues for vocabulary. What are context clues?
What is Clues in the passage that help you determine a words meaning.
300
What are the six traits of writing?
What is Ideas, organization, voice, word choice, sentence fluency, conventions
300
What is Tone?
What is How the author wants you to feel.
400
Is there a penalty for guessing on the PSAT? yes or no
What is No! You only earn points for the questions you get correct. You do not lose points for the ones that are incorrect, so try to answer every question even if you have to guess.
400
How can Latin and Greek root words and prefixes and suffixes help you determine the meaning words that you do not know?
What is You can use the meaning of the word parts to make an educated guess at what a word means.
400
Should you read the passage first on the writing portion of the test? Yes or no
What is No
400
What does connotation mean?
What is the positive or negative feelings you get from a word
500
What is the total time of the test?
What is 2 hours, 45 minutes
500
How many passages are on the reading portion of the test?
What is 4 passages and one paired passage.
500
Name one strategy that could help you answer a question that asks you to move a sentence?
What is Try all of the answer options to see which one makes sense.