SAT Reading/Writing - March Review 3-9-2019

3. Visiting Paris two hundred years ago, (the city would have looked very different) A. NO CHANGE B. you would have seen a very different city

A - No, because "visiting Paris two hundred years ago" illogically modifies "city" B - Yes, because the modifier logically modifies "you" *(beware of illogical modifiers)*

14. Dietitians differ from nutritionists in that nutritionists are not all regulated through registered licenses. Dietitians, (for instance), must earn a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and complete a professional internship before sitting for licensing exams. A. NO CHANGE C. on the other hand,

A - I chose this because it seemed like the previous sentence did not have nutritionists as the main subject. C - A is wrong because it's the opposite; C is right because it contrasts with the previous idea *Stuck between 2 choices: when ideas contrast, use contrasting transition.*

4. Primarily, they believe that the embargo pressures the Cuban government to improve its human rights record. (More specifically), they argue that since the Cuban government controls the economic power of the individual in Cuba, lifting restrictions on trade would benefit only the Cuban government, not the people of Cuba. A. NO CHANGE D. Furthermore

A - chose this because I thought the ideas were connected, economic power is not linked with human rights record D - It's furthermore, because it makes an additional statement.

12. The passage indicates that Sandling Mountain is... A - a salt mine first established by Egyptians C - The remnant of an ancient sea bed

A - looks tempting, because the passage mentions Egyptians, but the passage never said Egyptians made it. It was just using Egyptian Empire as a time reference C - Yes, because the mountain's geography is first described as this. *(For questions without a line reference, approximate the position and scan for the key word, then read the 12 line window)*

32. Kurlansky most likely mentions the word "ahimsa" (line 11) in order to... A - offer another definition for a confusing word B - illustrate a point made previously

A - no, because "himsa" and "ahimsa" are not the same word, and "ahimsa" is not the "definition of a confusing word" (rewording the question) B - yes. "Illustrate a point made previously" means the word is used an an example of a prior point, which is accurate *(This is what "Illustrate a point made previously" means)*

10. Establishing English footholds in South Africa and (setting them up in India) may have forced English on the colonized peoples, but... A. NO CHANGE B. India

A - this is redundant. "Establishing them" and "setting them up" is not needed B - India, is short and concise. No redundancy *(Tend to avoid redundancy, E.g. setting up and establishing)*

4. Which choice provides the best evidence to the previous (there is greater equality of opportunity)

B - No, because it doesn't state how America has changed. (I thought "since the act of 1875" would imply something, but no) C - Yes, because shows that "integration" (desegregation) has occurred through technology *(I thought air, rail, and transport were irrelevant, but it's just telling how integration happened)*

16. The passage most strongly suggests which of the following about the Steinberg Mine? (with supporting question) B - It used a unique system to mine salt with water D - It was mostly unaffected by political and social upheaval through the ages

B - No, because the passage does not specify that the method is "unique" D - Yes, because this one is the answer you can't hate. B and D are the last choices *(Every single word has to be correct, if the passage does state it, doubt it)*

3. Which choice provides the best evidence to the previous (that the Colonel is unusually withdrawn)

B - No, because these lines focus primarily on the arrival of the dignitary, although they hint at unaccountability A - Yes, because these lines emphasize it is out of the ordinary for someone to not welcome guests at his home *(choose the one most relevant and covers 100% of the previous answer)*

1. The main purpose of the passage is to... A - Discuss sources and measurement of ocean trash in the present day B - analyze scientific developments affecting production, management, and measurement of plastic waste

B - idk why I chose this. it is very stupid of me. The passage does not focus on production and management. A - Yes, because it's a general question. *You need to read each and every word in the answers and question carefully for many questions* *(Please read each any every word carefully for the main purpose questions)*

19. The author mentions "acetylene torches" and "white linen suits and peaked caps" (lines 68-69) to... B - Indicate the miners' reluctance to adopt new tradition C - prove that miners of Altaussee were unique

C - No, just what I thought--the passage never compares Altaussee miners to other salt miners B - Yes, because the next paragraph describes them as "assaulted by the modern world*, meaning they unwillingly were changed

2. As used in like 17: "in spite of a lameness (checking) each step like the jerk of a chain". B - halting C - limping

C - No. This line actually means his walk is like the jerk of a chain; this implies there is some sort of stopping motion A - Yes, because halting indicates a stopping of movement. *(In sentences that obviously don't make sense grammatically, try making your own sentence)*

12. May of 2012 marked the 372nd consecutive month in which the average temperature of the entire globe exceeded average temperatures of the twentieth century. (Conversely), scientists have concluded that in order to keep global warming in check and prevent massive changes to our environment, the temperature cannot rise by another 2°C. B. Furthermore C. Nevertheless

C - The second idea is consistent with the first idea, so it's not C B - The second idea continues the first idea. *It's either a continuation or a turn; determine which one, and then choose accordingly*

To make this paragraph most logical, sentence 1 should be placed...

D - I chose D because the words in sentence 1 and sentence 5 match. But it does not make sense in context C - Correct; the phrase "such photos" indicates that the subject involves photos. After sentence 3 is good *When stuck on this type of question, determine the subject matter*

6. Which choice provides the best evidence to the previous (the civil rights controversy is unavoidable)

D - No, because it doesn't answer: why is it unavoidable? These lines just tell the author's belief and wish that senate will act appropriately *(Also, "I cannot believe that" does not mean "I believe that it cannot")* A - This shows the author believes it's unavoidable because it "invites conflict" and "divides deeply". *(This basically asks "why is it unavoidable?" find the answer)*

4. The author uses the phrase "chickpea-sized brains" in line 25 most likely to... C. Describe subject of study D. Indicate finches' powerful mental capacity for thought

D - No, because the text does not describe how amazing the bird's cognition is; it's a neutral attitude C - the coming sentences show how finches have a sound control system, etc... so, it's providing a reference for what is being studied *(choose the answer you can't hate) - mental capacity for "thought" is wrong;*

11. Lieutenant-governor's utterance in paragraph 7 (lines 62-65) mainly serve to...

D - No-they don't juxtapose, because the lieutenant's words do not contrast with his behavior C - Yes, (I read "phase" as "phrase"). Because now the lieutenant threatens to "intrude". Previously, the passage was just thoughts and reactions of him not being there *(If something doesn't sound right/sounds weird, read it one more time, and slowly)*

As Jon steps out onto the stage, he (had remembered) not to stare up directly into the lights. C. remembers D. was remembering

D - was is not in the present tense C - Present tense

8. According to Passage 2, failure of the senate to pass the Civil Rights Act would suggest...

D - wrong. I did not read the passage correctly. It reads "that, Mr. President, would disclose *cavalier* disinterest or a legislative impotence on this issue" B - correct; Senate is either uninterested or unable. *(If a sentence doesn't make sense/sounds weird, read it one more time slowly)*

3. But put him in a stressful situation like a classroom, and suddenly his ability to articulate his thoughts is gone (Subsequently), when working with a patient, a speech pathologist must first try to make him as comfortable as possible A. Consequently, D. Meanwhile

D. Meanwhile is wrong; there is no order of events happening A. Consequently is right, because it indicates it is a result of something... *Consequently definition misunderstanding; subsequent = event after* *When given time linking words, determine how it's related to time*

Remember: Read Actively

Focus on the *plot (what's going on), tone (happy? sad?), and map (where things are) of the passage*