Synopses & Reviews
Is the dreaded SAT Critical Reading Test weighing heavily on your mind? Get in shape to tackle it with this in-depth critical reading workout. You'll build up your skills and get the information and practice you need to improve your score?fast!
Introduction
- Overview and proven test-taking strategies
- A practical approach to the Critical Reading Test
- Specifics and strategies for the SAT vocabulary
Part I: Sentence Completion
- Strategies for the sentence completion section
- Practice questions with answers and detailed explanations
Part II: Reading Comprehension
- Strategies for short and long reading comprehension sections
- Practice questions for both short and long passages with answers and detailed explanations
Part III: 2 Practice Tests
- Structured like the actual test so you know what to expect
- Complete with answers and explanations
Synopsis
Get in shape to tackle the SAT Critical Reading Test with this in-depth workout. It includes an overview, proven test-taking strategies, and specifics for the SAT vocabulary, plus strategies and practice questions for the sentence completion and reading comprehension sections. Two practice tests with answers help you fine-tune your skills. This guide gives you the information and practice you need to improve your score—fast!
About the Author
THOMAS R. DAVENPORT, M. A., is with the English Department at Barron Collier High School and teaches SAT Prep, ACT Prep, and AP English Prep. He is a member of the Florida Department of Education's Reading Content Advisory Committee.
Table of Contents
Introduction.
SAT Critical Reading Overview and General Strategies.
Strategies for the SAT Vocabulary.
PART I: SENTENCE COMPLETION.
Strategies for the Sentence Completion Section.
Context-Based Questions.
Logic-Based Questions.
Practical Strategies.
Sentence Completion Review Questions.
PART II: READING COMPREHENSION
Strategies for the Reading Comprehension Sections.
Finding the Right Approach.
Question Specifics.
Literal Information Questions.
Vocabulary Questions.
Reasoning .
Short Reading Comprehension Review Questions.
PART III: PRACTICE TESTS.
Practice Test One.
Section 1: Sentence Completion.
Section 1: Short Reading Comprehension .
Section 1: Long Reading Comprehension.
Section 2: Sentence Completion
Section 2: Short Reading Comprehension.
Section 2: Long Reading Comprehension.
Answer Key for Practice Test 1.
Section 1.
Sentence Completion.
Short Reading Comprehension.
Long Reading Comprehension.
Section 2.
Mastering the SAT Critical Reading Test Sentence Completion.
Short Reading Comprehension.
Long Reading Comprehension.
Answers and Explanations for Practice Test 1.
Section 1.
Sentence Completion.
Short Reading Comprehension.
Long Reading Comprehension.
Section 2.
Sentence Completion.
Short Reading Comprehension.
Long Reading Comprehension.
Practice Test Two.
Section 1: Sentence Completion.
Section 1: Short Reading Comprehension.
Section 1: Long Reading Comprehension.
Section 2: Sentence Completion.
Section 2: Short Reading Comprehension.
Section 2: Long Reading Comprehension.
Answer Key for Practice Test 2.