1. . Therefore, you can rule out Choice B. Although suchtopic sentencesmay appear anywhere in the paragraph, experienced readers customarily look for them in the opening or closing sentences. She was a fineyoung woman; and had she been a man, would havebeen a fine young man. These barmbracks seemed uncut; butif you went closer you would see that they hadbeen cut into long thick even slices and were ready. The following passage is taken from Jane Austens novelMansfield Park. 1. Sir Thomass attitude toward Mrs. Norris can best be described as one of, 16. They mean that it is a false statement, a fabrication, a story someone made up. Given this context, we can logically infer that Maria views the matron positively, finding her abenevolentor kindlysupervisor. Choice D is incorrect. Here are six categories of reading questions you are sure to face. By the end of the eighteenth century, the tapestry-room[a room with every available wall surfacecovered with wall hangings] was no longer fashionable: (50)paper had replaced wall coverings of wool andsilk. (A)The common factor in both grandmothers lives is their need togovern the actions of others. If he appeared to play effortlessly, his teammates knewotherwise. (B) Statement of problem, examples, proposed solution, (C) Introduction, positive factors, negative factors. The SAT generally provides numbered line references to help you locate the relevant section of the passage. None, Dawson answered, watching Mrs. Perrot with pity. 11. Go back to both passages as needed. it is taken by Native Americans and Chinese refugees, evangelical Christians and Orthodox Jews, Buddhists and Hindus, Hispanics and blacks, New Yorkers and Nebraskansa typically American mix. Mrs. Perrots mouth stiffened in the effort to ignore her husband in hisfamiliar part. Sometimes the word is a common one, and you must determine its exact meaning as used by the author. The near-legendary history of the American Westmight have been quite different had the Mexicannot brought cattle-raising to New Mexico and Texas.The Spanish style of herding cattle on open ranges, Line (5)was different from the style of other Europeans,particularly the English. Following her return to thiscountry in 1938, Jones had an exhibit at the Vose Gallery in Boston, a majorbreakthrough for a Black artist at that time. 9. A third question on the Jones passage tests you on a specific detail. She had worked hard. 5. But indeed I would rather have nothing but tea., 11. Why, in lines 57 and 58, does the author of Passage 2 assume a live performance? By quoting Woodlings comment on DiMaggios running (lines 1719), the author most likely intends to emphasize, (A) his teammates envy of DiMaggios natural gifts, (B) how much exertion went into DiMaggios moves, (C) how important speed is to a baseball player, (D) Woodlings awareness of his own slowness, (E) how easily DiMaggio was able to cover territory, 4. The passage suggests that Choice D is characteristic of Maria. Answer all questions on the basis of what is stated or implied in the passages. Only Statement III is correct. Her work during this period, (10)consisted of excellent impressionist scenes of Paris. All that was done in the, (10)house, and was not done by servants, was done byher. The African carver followed his rules withoutthinking of them; indeed, they never seem to havebeen formulated in words. Therefore, Choice D is incorrect. The passage suggests that Choice A is characteristic of Maria. Key Terms in Questions on Technique or Style, similarity of functions or properties; likeness. The correct answer is choice D,near a rice plantation in the tropics. (B) contributing to religious organizations, (E) being surrounded by a circle of friends, 20. Her piety was an act of war against the. In that way, even when a question does not point you to a particular line or paragraph, you should be able to head for the right section of the textwithouthaving to reread the entire passage.
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The correct answers, as well as answer explanations, are given at the end of the chapter. (10)of State whose solemn opening was attended witha sacrifice of roast fowls; I had believed in thekitchen as a chaste though not magnificentapartment; I had believed in the forge as the glowingroad to manhood. Choice A is incorrect. Come inside, Mrs. Perrot said,The windows are netted. The stale air was heavy with the coming rains. Well, sneered Perrot, any scandals from the big city? Like a Huguenotimagining Rome, he built up a picture of frivolity, viciousness, and corruption. (E)The use of only Mexican terms suggests that the author is using these examples of cowboy slang to demonstrate the origins of the words and prove how much Mexicans contributed. Choice E is incorrect. Youll be in a better position to understand what you read. The SAT-makers are very aware of this diversity. (A)Passage 1 indicates DiMaggio always played hard to live up to his reputation and to perform well for anyone in the stands who had never seen him play before. Therefore, you can rule out Choice C. In lines 2225, the author provides the example of a deeps being the site of an earthquake. Throughout the passage, the author discusses geological phenomena. Neither is supported by the opening paragraph. In other words, it isabsolutelyfalse. When you have more than one reading passage in a section, start with one that interests you or that deals with a topic you know well. If you can recognize just what a given question is asking you to do, youll be better able to tell which particular reading tactic to apply. The sample questions on the following pages are typical of the Reading Comprehension questions you will find on the LSAT. E) past life and true identity are always present. The doctor isretorting: he is replying sharply to Dawsons positive remark about the French having behaved well. (E)In the final paragraph, the author describes DiMaggio pushing himself to play hard despite his injuries. (C)Though DiMaggios teammates clearly were aware ofhiscondition (as the Woodling anecdote illustrates), none of the anecdotes in Passage 1 indicate or even imply that DiMaggio was specificallyconsciousof his teammates condition. Option C: identify a problem that the research discussed in the . The following passages present two portraits of grandmothers. The most skillful carvers possess a boldconfidence, a direct approach to their art that has afreedom unsullied by any kind of formalized training.Eskimo carvers have strong, skilled hands, used toforcing hard materials with their simple tools. We are told that these deeps are near the continental masses, and, therefore, near the shore. (B)The opening lines indicate that the narrator isreflecting on his feelings. In Passage 2 Caroline Heilbrun tells of her Jewish grandmother, who died when Heilbrun was 10. Inspite of all their new contacts with the outsiders, theyare still concerned with their own kind of mystical, (15)imagery. The author of Passage 2 would most likely react to the characterization of DiMaggio presented in lines 2832 by pointing out that DiMaggio probably, (A) felt some resentment of the spectator whose good opinion he supposedly sought, (B) never achieved the degree of self-knowledge that would have transformed him, (C) was unaware that his audience was surveying his weak points, (D) was a purely instinctive natural athlete. Both athleteand actor, out of that abundance of emotion, choice, strategy, knowledge ofthe terrain, mood of spectators, condition of others in the ensemble, secret. (20)paraphernalia of motherliness were hers; yet it wasa cold, grudging, disputatious old woman who satall day in her sunroom making tapestries from apattern, scanning religious periodicals, and settingher iron jaw against any infraction of her ways. Passage 1 is taken from an account of a particularly memorable season. Thecarvers are also butchers of meat, and thereforemasters in the understanding of animal anatomy.Flesh and bones and sheaths of muscle seem to move, (30)in their works. There was. Choice A is incorrect. My grandmother was one ofthose powerful women who know that they standbetween their families and an outside world filled, (85)with temptations to failure and shame. Often detail questions ask about a particular phrase or line. Remember, however: whenever you skip from question to question, or from passage to passage,be sure youre filling in the right ovals on your answer sheet. The following passage is taken from the introduction to the catalog of a major exhibition of Flemish tapestries. in addition, Wilson could not logically pretend to be surprised by Dawsons presence if they were companions on a tour. 3. The correct answer is choice E. The doctor is without illusions. As always, use your knowledge of context clues and word parts (chapter 1) to help you discover the meanings of unfamiliar words. She had money, manygrandchildren, and religion to sustain her. Option A: emphasize the provisional nature of the findings discussed in the passage. Though Valentins cousin is late, he has not yet stalked off in a fit of temper. The more we look at these carvings, Line (5)the more life we perceive hidden within them. Lady Bertrams fluttered or discomposed state on his arrival indicates her surprise. The narrator condemns rather than defends the longings that brought him discontentment. 22. it caused her to re-examine the nature of her art. The passage suggests that the narrator's increasing discontent with his home during his apprenticeship was caused by (A) a new awareness on his part of how his home would appear to others . Choice B is incorrect. It is entirely valid to ask how, from a purelyartistic point of view, this unity was achieved. 3. Math Test - No Calculator 25 MINUTES 20 QUESTIONS 4. The author does all of the following EXCEPT. So far, the character of Charlotte Stanhope is notunprepossessing. Tackle them one at a time. These arctic carvings are notthe cold sculptures of a frozen world. Tapestries were portablegrandeur, instant splendor, taking the place, northof the Alps, of painted frescoes further south. It was not because I hada strong sense of the virtue of industry, but because, (50)Joe had a strong sense of the virtue of industry,that I worked with tolerable zeal against the grain.It is not possible to know how far the influence ofany amiable honest-hearted duty-going man fliesout into the world; but it is very possible to know. Finally, TACTIC 15 shows you how to deal with the long paired passages youll face in one of the SATs three critical reading sections. passage-based reading (paired short passages), passage-based reading (paired long passages). The author shares no personal memories or reminiscences of Jones; the writing is objective throughout. 17. if, for example, there had been an attitude question based on the Lois Mailou Jones passage, it might have been worded like this: The authors attitude toward the artistic achievements mentioned in the passage can best be described as one of. It is unsupported by the passage. Choice C is incorrect. Therefore, he had not timed his arrival to coincide with a reunion. It is obvious from the study of art history that anintense and unified emotional experience, such asthe Christian credo of the Byzantine or 12th or 13thcentury Europe, when expressed in art forms, gave, (20)great unity, coherence, and power to art. How does this affect the sort of tone and attitude questions the SAT-makers ask? Answer: "Even though I was a merchant, I was tempted to switch professions." Explanation: Advertisement ahamirrormirroronthe Answer: The first person point of veiw is the primary source, so therefore, "Even though I was a merchant, I was tempted to switch professions." Is your answer. Lady Bertram had no worries to take away from her pleasure at Sir Thomass return. Choice D is correct. Newman promised himself to pay MademoiselleNoemie another visit at the Louvre. While her family may not be described as admirable, nothing suggests that they are disreputable (not well-esteemed or well-regarded). He was the perfect Hemingway hero, for Hemingway in his novelsromanticized the man who exhibited grace under pressure, who withheld anyemotion lest it soil the purer statement of his deeds. Closely spaced, (35)soundings show that many parts of the oceanic floorsare as rugged as mountainous regions of the continents.Use of the recently perfected method of echosounding is rapidly enlarging our knowledge ofsubmarine topography. 6. (15)Hardly, Wilson. Mr. Perrot injected. Long before there was a science ofgeology, Shakespeare wrote the revolution of thetimes makes mountains level., 11. Build on what you already know and like. According to the passage, one of the outstanding features of African sculpture is, 8. (C)Stengels concluding sentence indicates that DiMaggio watches the one thing that is different on every play. In other words, DiMaggiofocuses on the variables, the factors that change from play to play. It's important to read and understand the story given.
If she had beenintroducedpreviously in the text, there would be no need to present these details about her at this point in the passage. (A)The first paragraph emphasizes that Charlotte in no way affected the graces of youth. Her manner is that of an assured mistress of a household, not a flirt. Note that in SAT reading passages, topic sentences are sometimes implied rather than stated directly. 7. 18. When asked about an attitude or tone, look for words that convey emotions, express values, or paint pictures. (B)Because her grandmother was more interested in maintaining her power than in being hospitable, the social properties oraspectsof the family home had withered and decayed till no real sociability existed. The Pacific is obviously the largest ocean. Clearly, the author is making fun of Lady Bertrams idiosyncratic behavior, describing her quirky reactions in a lightly mocking,gently ironicway. It should be noted that context clues are the hints that are given by the author. Its just fine to skip an individual reading question, especially if it resembles other reading questions that youve had trouble with before. Clearly, the force of DiMaggios running is mentioned to illustratehow muchexertion went into DiMaggios moves. The passage analyzes Charlotte; it discusses the members of her family only in relationship to her. Marias obedience to the cook and to the matron shows her respect for authority.
choice c is incorrect. 2. The doctor is quick to counter Dawson, quick to criticize the French. The windows are not covered or blacked out to prevent light from getting out; instead, they are netted to prevent mosquitos from getting in. 8. They will most likely follow these three basic patterns. Heres the sentence in which the nameAlain Lockeappears: it was not until the early 1940s, after she met the Black aesthetician Alain Locke, that she began to paint works likeMob Victim, which explicitly dealt with her own background as a Black American. Locke is described as a Black aesthetician. She, and she alone, preventedthe whole family from falling into utter disrepute andbeggary. Choice A is incorrect. Passage 2, however, presents a more complex picture of the relationship between the performer and his audience. 20. When he satand watched the game he chain-smoked and drank endless cups of coffee.He was ever conscious of his obligation to play well. Thus, in selecting potential reading passages, the SAT-makers tend to avoid subjects that are sensitive in favor of ones that are bland. What are context clues? Is the author using adjectives to describe the subject? It is the correct answer. If the question still stumps you, move on. If, however, youre not a speed demon at reading, a more effective move may be to skim the whole passage and then read the questions. image") includes reections that primarily create the effect of In the context of the passage as a whole, the narrator is best described as a reader who In the first sentence of the second paragraph, the narrator's reference to the "Gospel according to Monotony" indicates which of the . (B)Refusing to be provoked by Mrs. Norriss interruptions, Sir Thomas demonstratespatient forbearanceor restraint. 6. Then, the performeris free; for then, all that has been learned, by thousands of hours of practiceand discipline and by repetition of pattern, becomes natural. It is unsupported by the passage. The authors emphasis on her happinessserves to suggest that others in the group have reason to be less happy about Sir Thomass arrival. 12. 7. (C) One picture is worth more than ten thousand words. 2. (A)Stengels sarcastic comments about the mistakes DiMaggiodoesntmake indicate just how dumb he thinks it is to look down at the ground when you should have your attention on the outfielder and the ball. Choice A is incorrect. Aesthetics is the branch of philosophy that studies the nature of art and makes judgments about beauty and good taste. Remember, when asked to make inferences, base your answers on what the passage implies, not what it states directly. Then run your eye down the passage, looking for those key words or their synonyms. Answer all questions on the basis of what isstatedorimpliedin the passages. Read the following ethnic reading passage and apply this tactic. Given Marias relatively menial position, it is unlikely she and the matron would be close or intimate friends. He played the outfield, he ran the bases, and he batted notjust effectively but with rare style. He himself was in the worst of humorsand he wanted someone to contradict. 5. When Dealing with Double Passages, Tackle Them One at a Time. (D)The passage explains the process of tapestry making and mentions that large wall-hangings are Western rather than Eastern in origin. (C)Each paragraph discusses some important feature orsignificant characteristicof Eskimo art (its mystical quality, realistic understanding of anatomy, humor, etc.). 5. (30)that his carving became what Boas calls motoraction. He carved automatically and instinctively. The doctor has judged the French. 2. 1. Choice B is incorrect. She had doneher best, and had thoroughly succeeded in spoiling. Beginning her formal art education at the School of the Museum ofFine Arts in Boston, Lois Jones found herself strongly attracted to design. What is a Huguenot? When you are considering questions of attitude and tone, bear in mind the nature of the SAT. This land-extensive, (10)form of cattle-raising required differenttechniques and brought forth thevaquero, the cowboy(from the Spanishvaca, cow) who tended thewidely-scattered herds of Spanish longhorn cattle.Because of the American penchant to be considered. Through their eyes we understand thedangerous power of a polar bear. If you are stumped by a tough reading question, do not give up and skip all the other questions on that passage. (D) Both excerpts examine the nature of superior athletic performance. Heilbrun is critical of her grandmother primarily because, (A) she would not allow her husband to enjoy himself, (B) she could not accept her own vulnerability, (C) she fostered a sense of sexual inadequacy, (D) she discouraged her daughters independence, 18. Eskimo carvers are people moved by dreams. 4. ":"&")+"url="+encodeURIComponent(b)),f.setRequestHeader("Content-Type","application/x-www-form-urlencoded"),f.send(a))}}}function B(){var b={},c;c=document.getElementsByTagName("IMG");if(!c.length)return{};var a=c[0];if(! He feels resentment for the lack of care received by the victims. A common question that appears on the SAT tests your ability to determine the correct meaning of a word from its context. They will give you a sense of the meaning of the unfamiliar word. 12. (40)brief glimpses of a people who have long possesseda very different approach to the whole question oflife and death. Each carver, (50)must follow his own way, in his own time. The directions for the passage-based reading portions of the SAT are minimal. 2. (A) although the speaker loves the river, he must leave it in order to challenge himself (B) as the speaker becomes obsessed with the river, he increasingly fears and mistrusts it In the passage, the author is primarily concerned with A. cautioning her audience against repeating past mistakes B. enumerating the most pressing social issues facing women today C. offering her audience advice for the future D. garnering political support for her husband E. identifying the most important skills for adapting in uncertain times (D)Heilbruns central criticism is that her grandmother impaired her six daughters for autonomy or independence. She had been painting scenes of Paris in the style of the French impressionists. to disbelieve; to cause a loss of confidence in, to add details to; to work out in minute detail, to reason, possibly on insufficient evidence. It was not until the early1940s, after she met the Black aesthetician Alain Locke, that she beganto paint works likeMob Victim, which explicitly dealt with her own backgroundas a Black American. On the other hand, the performer also resents the audience, resents the way spectators freely point out his weaknesses and criticize his art. The questions are organized sequentially: questions about Passage 1 come before questions about Passage 2. Look at him, Stengel would say as DiMaggio ranout a base hit, hes always watching the ball.