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Scrambled Paragraphs
Logic
Reading
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100
Read the sentence: The emperor penguin has many distinct features. What does "distinct" mean?
Unique, different, separate from others..... BONUS! Can you define the word cite (v.)? "The article cites many reliable sources."
100
How many scrambled paragraph questions are on the SHSAT?
There are 5 paragraphs (worth 2 points each). BONUS! Do you know how much time you should spend on each scrambled paragraph question (approximately)?
100
How many logic questions are on the SHSAT?
10 questions...... BONUS! How many points is each question worth?
100
How many reading passages are on the SHSAT test? How many questions for each passage?
There are 5 passages and 6 questions about each passage. .....BONUS! What are the 3 types of reading questions on the test?
100
How many math problems are on the test and how many points is each question worth?
50 problems worth 1 point each. .....BONUS! ABOUT how much time should you spend on the math section?
200
Read the sentence: Which of the following choices indicates that the author sympathizes with the animal rights activists? What does "indicate" mean?
To show, to point out, to suggest...... BONUS! Can you define surmount (v.)? "The strength of his character has helped him surmount the challenges faced in life."
200
What are the 4 steps/strategies you should use when solving scrambled paragraphs? ......BONUS! Can you name the TYPES of transition words used in scrambled paragraphs that can be used as clues?
1. Determine what type of paragraph (compare/contrast; sequence; explain; describe). 2. Find the 2nd sentence. 3. Use transition words. 4. Read through to make sure it makes sense! ......BONUS! Types of transition words: sequence (then, next); more of the same (also, in addition); contrast (however, although); pronouns (he, it); repetition (headaches and nausea... these symptoms)
200
What are the 4 types of logic problems found on the test that we have covered?
1. Who does what (Amy, Allan, Amanda play the oboe, viola, and the piano). 2. Put into order (3 plates are stacked vertically - where is the green plate). 3. If/Then (If it is snowing, the schools are closed). 4. Break the Code (rem di blah som). .....BONUS! Order the types of problems according to your strengths (which are you best at --> worst at).
200
Name at least 4 strategies that can help during the reading section (for both reading and answering questions).
1. Read with a PURPOSE - get the "gist. 2. Annotate for important information. 3. Use context clues to figure out vocabulary. 4. Try to answer the question BEFORE looking at the answer choices. 5. Eliminate wrong answers. 6. Watch out for wrong answers that: exaggerate; are too narrow; are too broad; are correct but not in the text!
200
At a zoo, the price of tickets for 3 adults and 5 kids is $147, while for 4 adults and 6 kids the cost is $186. What is the cost of tickets for 2 adults and 2 kids? ..... (A) $333 (B) $117 (C) $78 (D) $39 (E) $9
(C) $78
300
Your teacher instructs you to examine several texts and distinguish fiction from non-fiction. What does he mean by “distinguish”?
to recognize the differences, to figure out what makes them unique...... BONUS! Can you define the word elaborate (v.)? "A good writer will elaborate her ideas."
300
Use SP #1 to answer the following question..... Small children seem to learn very quickly, while adults sometimes appear to lose the ability to pick up new subjects.
RTQSU
300
Use Example 4 to solve the code: L W Q P R means.... “Michelle paints planes and birds.” Z V R U N means.... “Stuart draws cars and dogs.” L V P T R means.... “Jesús paints cars and planes.” Y X R N W means “Ivan draws birds and ships.” 1. Which letter represents the word “ships”? A. Y B. N C. X D. W E. Cannot be determined from the information given
E. Cannot be determined from the information given. .....BONUS! Which word is represented by the letter V? F. draws G. paints H. cars J. and K. planes
300
Read Passage #1: Based on the passage..... (1) What seems to be an important purpose of arboretums? (A) Arboretums were the early forms of botanical gardens. (B) They were historically used to cultivate foreign plant specimens. (C) Scientific research was an important purpose of arboretums. (D) They were developed in universities to offer courses. (E) They are significant in historical research of plants.
1. C
300
John works 4 hours a day and earns $12.25 per hour. How many days must he work to earn $784? ..... (F) 13 (G) 14 (H) 15 (J) 16 (K) 17
(J) 16
400
Read the sentence: Selling pottery is one way the gypsies generate income. What does "generate" mean?
create, make, come up with...... BONUS! Can you define deduce? "After reading the text, deduce the author's opinion about the use of pesticides."
400
Use SP # 2 to answer the question...... Scientists have long known that chimpanzees have the ability to invent and use tools for the purpose of gathering and preparing food.
QURST
400
Use Example 2 to solve the problem.... Exactly five planes departed from an airport, one at a time. 1) The Boston plane departed later than the Philadelphia plane, but earlier than the Cleveland plane. 2) The Washington plane departed third. 3) The Denver plane left immediately after the Cleveland plane. How many planes left between the departures of the Boston plane and the Denver plane? A. 0 B. 1 C. 2 D. 3 E. Cannot be determined from the information given.
C. 2
400
Read Passage #1. Based on the passage..... (2) What type of plant study is conducted in arboretums? (F) Arboretums are useful in the study of plant reproduction in 1800s. (G) Arboretums attached to herbaria help in the study of dried plant specimens. (H) They are used in the study of age exploration. (J) The study of ornamental space is done at arboretums. (K) Study on woody plants is conducted at arboretums.
2. G
400
Robert has to reach Albany at 2:40 p.m. If he lives 297 miles from Albany and drives at a constant speed of 66 miles per hour, at what time must he start? ..... (A) 10:10 a.m. (B) 10:10 p.m. (C) 10:40 a.m. (D) 11:40 a.m. (E) 12:10 p.m.
(A) 10:10 a.m.
500
Read the sentence: Which of the following answer choices does NOT depict a scenario from the text? What does "depict" mean?
to show, to describe...... BONUS! Can you define scenario (v.)? Which of the following answer choices does NOT depict a scenario from the text?
500
Use SP #3 to answer the question..... What song is sung more often than any other song in the United States, with the exception of the national anthem?
RUQST
500
Use Prepmate Example to solve the problem..... Professor Bernard teaches only language courses at the university. Sony, who is a history-major student, attends a Latin class with the professor. Richard is pursuing music at the university and also attends professor's classes. He has never seen Sony. Based on the info, which statement below is definitely NOT correct? (A) Professor Bernard does not teach music to Richard. (B) Some music students also take language classes at the university. (C) All history students also take Latin language classes. (D) Richard does not take Latin classes. (E) History students do not take music classes.
(C) All history students also take Latin language classes.
500
Read Passage #2 and answer all questions (yay!)
1. D 2. G 3. C 4. G 5. E 6. H
500
Use Figure 1 to answer question..... Rectangle ABCD has a width of x and a length of 3x. Point E is at a distance of 2x from B. Find the area of the shaded part ADCE. ..... (F) x 2 (G) 2x2 (H) 3x2 (J) 4x2 (H) 2x
(G) 2x 2