SAT Prep Midterm exam questions and verified correct answers 2024

What are the 3 methods for solving Critical Reading sections? - correct answer 1. Read the passage first, then answer the questions 2. Read questions first, make notes in the text, then read, then answer questions 3. Hunting- do not read passage, read question and hunt for answer What are the 4 parts of the Critical Reading sections? - correct answer Sentence Completions Short Passages Long passages The Double Passage What are some advantages of each of the 3 methods for solving critical reading sections? - correct answer 1. Method 1 provides a sense of security; logical progression 2. By marking the text, the reader alerts himself of an upcoming question and sharpens focus 3. Quickest method What are some disadvantages of each of the 3 methods for solving critical reading questions? - correct answer 1. Method 1 makes your mind have to do two things at once- decode the passage and figure out which parts are testable; offers no pre-reading activities to improve reading comprehension 2. May take a long time 3. Without a proper reading foundation and an understanding of how to solve certain question types, a hunter will miss much information and get answers wrong List the things that detract or improve one's reading comprehension. - correct answer Human voice Music with words Instrumental music Temperature