... were doing—
seeking to dissolve the Union. In other words,
they were secessionists.
THE SAT CRITICAL READING SECTION–
37
5658 SAT2 006[03](fin).qx 11/21/05 6:42 PM Page 37
21. b. When Lincoln ... you decipher the thought
in the complete unit, and then fill in the blank in the
incomplete unit with a word that expresses a contrast-
ing thought. For example:
Although the...
... Is the SAT?
The SAT is one of the main standardized tests colleges
use to evaluate reading, writing, and mathematical
skills in prospective students. Another test, the Amer-
ican College Testing ... candidate.
–INTRODUCTION TO THE SAT
2
5658 SAT2 006[01](fin).qx 11/21/05 6:41 PM Page 2
ACING THE
SAT
2006
5658 SAT2 006[FM](fin).qx 11/21/05 6:40 PM Page vii
CHAPTER 1 Intr...
... against
only the students in your state who took the test.
The higher your percentile ranking, the better. For
example, if you receive a 65 in the national category and
–INTRODUCTION TO THE SAT
8
5658 SAT2 006[01](fin).qx ... Essays
in Just 20 Minutes a Day, SAT Writing Essentials, and
other LearningExpress titles will help you prepare for
the Writing section. Practic...
... prepare for the SAT, especially
in the weeks leading up to the test. That time is
Saturday morning. Why do you think that is?
Because Saturday morning is the time you will
take the actual exam. If ... explain things to others
Kinesthetic Learner
➧ write information down
➧ walk or move around as you study
➧ act it out
15
her remember things. Taking notes is an important
way of re...
... Also,
the act of writing on the cards engages your kines-
thetic learning ability. Seeing the cards uses your visual
learning, and reading the cards aloud sets up auditory
learning. Flash cards are ... identify other types of distracters
and eliminate them from your answer choices.
The Endgame
Your routine in the last week before the test should
vary from your study routine...
...
What to Expect in the Critical Reading Section
The SAT has three critical reading sections: two 25-minute sections and one 20-minute section. There are three
types of critical reading questions: ... SHEET
1.abcde
2.abcde
3.abcde
4.abcde
5.abcde
6.abcde
7.abcde
8.abcde
9.abcde
10. abcde
11.abcde
12.abcde
13.abcde
14.abcde
15.abcde
16.abcde
17.abcde
18.abcde
19.abcde
20.abcde
21.abcd...
... generally,
the artistic and the critical. The former is distinguished by a concrete, the latter by an abstract, imagination.
The former sees things synthetically, in all their natural complexity; the ... for the
war?
a. the North
b. the South
c. both sides
d. neither side
e. himself
22. In line 52, the word it in the phrase the territorial
enlargement of it refer...
... true, the author does not discuss them in
this passage.
13. a. This is a question about the author’s main
point, or purpose in writing the passage. The
word suggests tells you the exact phrasing ... for the
war?
a. the North
b. the South
c. both sides
d. neither side
e. himself
22. In line 52, the word it in the phrase the territorial
enlargement of it refers to...