Passage Practice (Practice Test 7, passage 2): https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/pdf/sat-practice-test-7.pdf
13. A) NO CHANGE B) fields C) fields, D) fields;
Choice A is the best answer. The previous question asks what Brynjolfsson and McAfee say has resulted in the workplace from advances in technology since the year 2000. The answer, that low job growth has resulted from these advances, is supported in the first sentence of the first paragraph: “MIT business scholars Erik Brynjolfsson and Andrew McAfee have argued that impressive advances in computer technology — from improved industrial robotics to automated translation services — are largely behind the sluggish employment growth of the last 10 to 15 years.” Choices B, C, and D are incorrect because the lines cited do not support the answer to the previous question about what Brynjolfsson and McAfee say has resulted in the workplace from advances in technology since the year 2000; instead they point to industries not under specific consideration by Brynjolfsson and McAfee (choice B), speculate as to whether changes might also be happening in other countries (choice C), and explain the importance of productivity in the marketplace in the decades following World War II. (choice D).
SUBJECT vs. OBJECT
"Who" acts as the _________ of the sentence.
"Whom" acts as the _________ of the sentence.
subject
object
pronouns that refer to persons or things that have not been specified and are ALWAYS singular. Give one Example.
indefinite pronouns-anyone, everyone, no one, someone, anything, each, every, nothing, something,each, anyone, everyone, someone, no one, everybody, anybody, somebody, nobody, either, neither.
List 3 types of rhetoric questions
Sentence Function, Concision, Transitions, Point Of View, Logical sequence, Precision, Quantitative, Style and tone
15.Which choice best establishes the argument that follows?
A) NO CHANGE
B) should lean heavily on their employers.
C) must be in charge of their own careers.
D) will be ready for changes in the job market.
Choice D is the best answer. The third paragraph states that “the pattern is clear: as businesses generated more value from their workers, the country as a whole became richer.” In this context, the word “clear” most nearly means obvious, or unmistakable. Choices A, B, and C are incorrect because in the context of the third paragraph, the word “clear” can be seen to mean obvious, or unmistakable, not pure (choice A), keen (choice B), or untroubled (choice C).
Words are _____________ when they only compare two things. (Generally ends in -er)
Words are _____________ when they compare three or more things. (Generally ends in -est)
comparative
superlative
when a subject is a recipient of a verb’s action, always constructed with a conjugated form of to be plus the verb’s past participle, along with a preposition. (A movie is going to be watched by us tonight.)
Passive voice
Name the 5 different types of support in a passage
1. Facts: The most frequent type of evidence in an essay is facts. Facts include names, dates, or specific events.
2. Authoritative Opinions: Experts in the field provide supporting details and evidence.
3. Quotes: Quotable comments provide support for an argument but should not be overused.
4. Anecdotes: Anecdotes are stories that illustrate the main point.
5. Examples: Examples that clarify points and support the thesis statement.
What are the two types of questions?
short, or stemless, and long, or reading comprehention
12. A) NO CHANGE B) also new practices, C) in addition to practices, D) practices,
Choice A is the best answer. In the first paragraph of the passage, Brynjolfsson and McAfee clearly state that technological advances since the year 2000 have led to low job growth in the United States: “MIT business scholars Erik Brynjolfsson and Andrew McAfee have argued that impressive advances in computer technology — from improved industrial robotics to automated translation services — are largely behind the sluggish employment growth of the last 10 to 15 years.” Choice B is incorrect because although Brynjolfsson and McAfee assert that certain “changes” have occurred in the workplace as a result of technological advancement, they offer only tentative speculation that those changes may be reflected globally. Choice C is incorrect because the passage notes a decrease, rather than an increase, in skilled laborers. Choice D is incorrect because the passage makes no mention of the global creation of new jobs, even speculating that jobs may have been negatively impacted in technologically advanced nations.
Name the FANBOYS.
For, And, Nor, But, Or, Yet, So
Keeping the structure of wording similar to maintain good flow to the writing. (i.e. They came, they saw, they conquered.)
Parallelism
What are the two timing methods and how do they work
two-pass strategy: go through the easiest questions and then pick your battles
How many seconds do you have per question?
47-48 seconds per question
17. 7 A) NO CHANGE B) address their deficiencies. C) deal with their flaws and shortcomings. D) allow them to meet their employers’ needs in terms of the knowledge they are supposed to have.
Choice D is the best answer. The previous question asks how Katz’s attitude toward “today’s digital technologies” can best be characterized. The answer, that he is uncertain about their possible effects, is supported in the final sentence of the sixth paragraph: “If technology disrupts enough, who knows what will happen?” Choices A, B, and C are incorrect because the lines cited do not support the answer to the previous question Katz’s attitude toward “today’s digital technologies”; instead, they describe some of his earlier research (choice A) and provide insight only into his initial thoughts but not his final conclusion on the matter (choices B and C).
Use a __________ after a complete sentence before a list or clarification.
colon
Part of the sentence containing the verb and stating something about the subject (i.e. The man from the shop is a monster.)
Predicate
What transition word would best work here?
Greek Yogurt is slightly lower in sugar and carbohydrates than conventional yogurt is. Also, because it is more concentrated, Greek yogurt contains lightly more yogurt per serving, thereby helping people stay satiated for longer periods of time.
A. No Change
B. In Other Words
C. therefore
D. For Instance
A. Also (no change)
what reading levels does this test cover, and how many questions per the passage?
9th grade to college, and 11-12 questions per passage
21. Which choice makes the writer’s description of the figure most accurate?
A) NO CHANGE
B) participation in foundation and skill-building workshops is the overarching framework within which staff receive coaching and consultation as well as the opportunity to belong to a professional network.
C) membership in a professional network is the overarching framework within which staff receive coaching and consultation as well as the opportunity to attend foundation and skill-building workshops.
D) receiving coaching and consultation is the overarching framework within which staff have the opportunity to belong to a professional network as well as attend foundation and skill-building workshops.
Choice B is the best answer. In the fourth paragraph, Brynjolfsson asserts, “Productivity is at record levels, innovation has never been faster, and yet at the same time, we have a falling median income and we have fewer jobs.” In order to evaluate his statement that today “we have fewer jobs,” figure 2 would need to include accurate information about the number of jobs held by people employed in factories from 1960 to 2011. Without knowing those numbers, it’s not possible to determine whether Brynjolfsson’s statement is correct. Choice A is incorrect because a comparison of the median income of all three nations’ factory workers within a single year would not aid in the evaluation of Brynjolfsson’s statement regarding changes in worker productivity over a span of 10 to 15 years. Choices C and D are incorrect because knowing either the types of organizations where those outputs were measured or which specific manufacturing jobs might have been lost to new technologies would not be helpful in evaluating Brynjolfsson’s statement about how median incomes have fallen and job growth has reduced over time.
A pronoun takes the place of a noun and must agree with it in:
Gender and person
Number
Pronoun case
used to refer to a verb category or form which indicates whether the verb expresses a fact , a command , a question , a condition, or a wish or possibility .
Mood
What are the 4 steps of the SIAP active reading strategy?
Skim, Invest, Annotate, Paraphrase
What are the 4 skills tested in the Writing and Language Test?
Command of Evidence, Words in Context, Expression of Ideas, Standard English Conventions