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PSAT Prep
100
Since Beatrice Prior knew that her opinion would affect/effect her friend's sandwich choice, she decided to keep it to herself.
What is affect
100
Where should the comma go: During the night Lindsey dreamed she saw a UFO.
What is During the night, Lindsey dreamed she saw a UFO.
100

If you see AMBI in a word, it means________

Both

100

True or False: One easy way to improve your PSAT score is to eat a healthy breakfast.

True

200
I hope Gil will accept/except my apology for eating the last cookie.
What is accept
200
Should there be a comma in this sentence? If so, where? Anna has a loud lovely voice.
What is Anna has a loud, lovely voice.
200

If you see OMNI in a word, it means _____

ALL

200

True or false: You need to bring your personal computer for PSAT on Thursday.

False- you must bring your school computer

300
I tasted all the sweets at the bake sale except/accept the peanut clusters.
What is except
300
Should there be a comma? If so, where? Dave gave me two purple sweaters for my birthday.
What is NO Dave gave me two purple sweaters for my birthday.
300

If you see JECT in a word, it means ________

What is John missed the bus because he overslept.

300

True or false: You should never guess on a question you don't know, because PSAT punishes you for incorrect answers.

False - ALWAYS take a best guess!

400
Once Pat memorized his speech, he was more prepared than/then any of his friends.
What is than
400
She ordered turkey tuna and ham and cheese sandwiches.
What is She ordered turkey, tuna, and ham and cheese sandwiches.
400

If you see FORT in a word, it means _____________

Strong

400

Which of the following is NOT a valid test taking strategy: Read the question first, use the process of elimination, follow your instinct, panic and scream

Panic and scream is not a valid test taking strategy.

500
It's/Its hard for Dave to run long distances.
What is It's
500
Karl invited Steven Howard professor of English to dinner.
What is Karl invited Steven Howard, professor of English, to dinner.
500

If you see BENE in a word, it means_____________

Good

500

Name 3 things that are not allowed in the testing room.

Subject to Brown's approval