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100

If 2x+4=8 then what is the value of 6x+4?

The answer is 16.

100

Enrique did not take Marisol seriously when she told him she was going to sleep for a week; she was prone to __________?

a) earnestness   b) belligerence

c) exaggeration   d) understatement

The answer is c, exaggeration.

100

Sponsors of the Olympic Games who bought advertising on U.S. television includes at least a dozen international firms whose names are familiar to American consumers.

a) who bought   b) includes

c)  at least   d) no error

The answer is b, includes should be include.  Subject verb agreement.  

100

What does SAT stand for?

The answer is Scholastic Aptitude Test.

100

What should you do if you do not know the answer to a question?

The answer is guess.

200

A drawer contains 6 blue socks, 12 black socks, and 14 white socks.  If one sock is chose at random, what is the probability that it will be black?

The answer is 3/8.

200

Although some think bug and insect are _______ the former term actually refers to _______ group of insects?

a) parallel; identical   b) precise; an exact

c) interchangeable; a particular d) exclusive; a seperate

The answer is C, interchangeable; a particular

200

If one is interested in learning even more about Zora Neale Hurston, you should read Robert Hemingway's biography.

a) in learning   b) even more

c) you should   d) no error

The answer is C, "you should" should be "one should"

200

What colleges accept the SAT?

The answer is, all 4 year colleges in the U.S.

200

What is the most common letter used in multiple choice questions?

The answer is C.

300

Two hot dogs and a soda cost $3.25.  If 3 hot dogs and a soda cost $4.50, what is the cost of 2 sodas?

The answer is $1.50.

300

One of the most common types of mistakes that inexperienced physicians make is misreading symptoms, another that occurs about as frequently is recommending inappropriate treatment. 

a) symptoms, another that occurs

b) symptoms; another one that occurs

c) symptoms, the other, and it occurs

d) symptoms: another one which is occurring

The answer is B, symptoms: another one that occurs.

300

In the early twentieth century, new thinking about symbolism and the unconscious were greatly inspired by the writings of Sigmund Freud, and Carl Jung.

a) about   b) were

c) writings   d) no error

The answer is B, "were" should be "was"

300

How many sections is the Math test divided into?

The answer is 2, calculator, and no calculator.

300

What types of clues help you determine the meaning of a word in a passage?

The answer is Context Clues.

400

Which app allows you to solve system of equations?

The answer is Simultaneous Equation Solver.

400

Looking at the context of the editorial, the words "abrupt" and "blitz" are meant to place the redevelopment program in an unfavorable light.

a) Looking at the context of the editorial

b) When the context of the editorial

c) When the editorial's context is looked at

d) Considering its context.

The answer is b.  

400

Pine, like the other softwoods that ignite quickly, are useful as kindling.

a) other   b) quickly

c) are   d) no error

The answer is c, "are" should be "is".

400

What does the SAT cover?

The answer is Reading, Writing/Language, Math, and Essay.

400

How can you help increase your chances of getting a question correct if you have to guess?

The answer is Process of Elimination.

500

Simplify the expression 3(x+2)-2(3x-2)?

The answer is -3x+10.

500

Piscatorial creatures, such as flounder, salmon, and trout, live in the coldest parts of the ocean. 

What type of creature does piscatorial refer to?

The answer is fish.

500

In many respects Anna Karenina and Emma Bovary are very similar characters, but Bovary has the most spirit and determination.

a) but   b) has

c) the most spirit   d) no error

The answer is C, "the most spirit" should be "more spirit"

500

What time are you expected to be at the building to take the test?

The answer is 8:00 AM.

500

Which app on the calculator helps you solve equations?

The answer is Numeric Solver?