What should you always read FIRST when starting a passage?
The introduction and overview at the start of the passage
100
What's the first step in answering Main Idea questions?
READ THE PASSAGE
100
21. Which choice best reflects the overall sequence of events in the passage?
D. An unexpected finding arises during the early phase of a study; the study is modified in response to this finding, and the results are interpreted and evaluated
100
26. After Ken Dial had his "aha" moment (line 41), he
C. Observed how the birds dealt with gradually steeper inclines
200
How many questions are on the SAT Reading test?
52 questions
200
What passages should you annotate about the characters and their relationships?
US/World Literature or Fiction passages
200
Where do you look to answer Vocabulary in Context questions in a passage?
2 lines up, 2 lines down
200
22. As used in line 7, "challenged" most nearly means
A. dared
200
27. The passage identifies which of the following as a factor that facilitated the baby Chukars' traction on steep ramps?
B. The position of their flapping wings
300
How many questions are on each Reading passage, on average?
10-11 questions
300
What passages should you annotate for the thesis statement and main ideas?
Nonfiction passages (Social Science, Science)
300
What's one strategy to answer Evidence Linked Questions?
Go for the second question, read line numbers, and answer based off of that OR answer the first question and find the evidence to answer the second.
300
23. Which statement best captures Ken Dial's central assumption in setting up his research?
A. The acquisition of flight in young birds sheds light on the acquisition of flight in their evolutionary ancestors
300
28. As used in line 61, "document" most nearly means
B. Record
400
What are the three different passage types on SAT Reading?
US/World Literature, Social Science, Science
400
What passage will NEVER have a chart or graph next to it?
US/World Literature or Fiction
400
TRUE OR FALSE: Annotations are not recommended on the SAT Reading Test.
FALSE: ALWAYS, ALWAYS ANNOTATE.
400
24. Which choice provides the best evidence to the previous question (23)?
B. Lines 6-11
400
29. What can reasonably be inferred about gliding animals from the passage?
D: They do not use a flapping stroke to aid in climbing slopes.
500
How much time do you have per passage on the SAT Reading test if you divide your time evenly?
13 minutes a passage
500
The Paired Passage is typically found in what passage?
Either Social Science or Science
500
You should eliminate answers when...
You're unsure of answering the passage or eliminating answer choices.
500
25. In the second paragraph (lines 12-32), the incident involved the local rancher mainly serves to
C. Show how an unanticipated piece of information influenced Ken Dial's research
500
30. Which choice provides the best evidence to the previous question (29)?