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12 Practice <strong>Tests</strong> <strong>for</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>SAT</strong><br />

Practice Test Three Answers and Explanations I<br />

295<br />

9. c<br />

Difficulty: High<br />

What clue does <strong>the</strong> word while-which begins <strong>the</strong> last<br />

sentence of each passage-give you about <strong>the</strong> content of<br />

<strong>the</strong> sentences?<br />

Look <strong>for</strong> key words or grammatical clues that indicate <strong>the</strong><br />

role of <strong>the</strong> sentences.<br />

The key word while suggests that <strong>the</strong> concluding sentences<br />

contain some sort of contrast. Both sentences mention <strong>the</strong><br />

positive and negative aspects of dams, and both provide<br />

specific examples of <strong>the</strong> various effects of hydroelectric<br />

power. Look <strong>for</strong> a choice that notes one of <strong>the</strong>se functions.<br />

Choice (A) is an opposite; in both passages, <strong>the</strong> final<br />

sentences serve to narrow <strong>the</strong> author's focus with examples,<br />

ra<strong>the</strong>r than capturing it in more general terms. Choice (B)<br />

is out of scope; nei<strong>the</strong>r author defends a specific <strong>the</strong>ory.<br />

Choice (C) is a good match <strong>for</strong> your prediction. Choice (D)<br />

is out of scope; both sentences are based on facts, not<br />

opinions. Choice (E) is a distortion; nei<strong>the</strong>r passage comes<br />

to a single, definitive conclusion in <strong>the</strong> last sentence.<br />

Questions 1 0-15<br />

In paragraph 1 of this passage, <strong>the</strong> writer says that Americans<br />

take <strong>the</strong> freedoms we have <strong>for</strong> granted, which is what he did<br />

when he was a young man. In paragraphs 2 and 3, he tells<br />

<strong>the</strong> story of his chance discovery that led him to appreciate<br />

<strong>the</strong> hardships his grandparents endured to get to America.<br />

10. c<br />

Difficulty: Low<br />

You need to determine what <strong>the</strong> author is trying to achieve<br />

in this passage.<br />

The author tells you in <strong>the</strong> first paragraph that had it not<br />

been <strong>for</strong> a chance discovery, he would have always taken<br />

his freedom and liberty <strong>for</strong> granted. Your prediction should<br />

be something close to this.<br />

Choice (A) is a misused detail; though he mentions being<br />

arrogant, it is a small detail and <strong>the</strong> focus of nei<strong>the</strong>r <strong>the</strong><br />

paragraph nor <strong>the</strong> passage. Choice (B) is an opposite;<br />

<strong>the</strong> author tells you how much he came to appreciate<br />

<strong>the</strong>se sacrifices. Choice (C) fits nicely. Choice (D) is out<br />

of scope; <strong>the</strong>re is nothing to suggest that <strong>the</strong> author did<br />

not appreciate his grandfa<strong>the</strong>r prior to this conversation.<br />

Choice (E) is out of scope; <strong>the</strong>re is nothing that suggests<br />

anything about <strong>the</strong> author feeling ashamed.<br />

11. B<br />

Difficulty: Medium<br />

Read around <strong>the</strong> word and look <strong>for</strong> context, <strong>the</strong>n make a<br />

prediction.<br />

The author writes that his grandparents' endeavor-<strong>the</strong>ir<br />

journey-was marked by many sacrifices. Predict something<br />

like attempt.<br />

Choice (A) is out of scope; pursuit is overly specific, as if it<br />

is a hobby. Choice (B) fits <strong>the</strong> prediction well. Choice (C) is<br />

out of scope; a ship is involved in <strong>the</strong> journey, but this has<br />

nothing to do with <strong>the</strong> meaning of endeavor. Choice (D)<br />

is out of scope; an endeavor may lead to a goal, but <strong>the</strong><br />

two words are not synonymous. Choice (E) is out of scope;<br />

this derives from one of <strong>the</strong> meanings of <strong>the</strong> word, but it<br />

doesn't make sense in this context.<br />

12. B<br />

Difficulty: Medium<br />

Suggests in <strong>the</strong> question stem lets you know that this is an<br />

Inference question. Make sure you know what awareness is<br />

referring to and <strong>the</strong>n use <strong>the</strong> in<strong>for</strong>mation in and around <strong>the</strong><br />

given sentence to help make your prediction.<br />

The first sentence tells you that <strong>the</strong> author is talking about<br />

his and o<strong>the</strong>rs' awareness of <strong>the</strong> freedoms enjoyed as<br />

Americans. He <strong>the</strong>n goes on to tell you that such an<br />

awareness was lost upon me and that he came to realize<br />

how sorely mistaken he was. Look <strong>for</strong> an answer choice that<br />

reflects <strong>the</strong>se sentiments.<br />

Choice (A) is an opposite; if facts are lost upon him, <strong>the</strong>n <strong>the</strong><br />

author's awareness is not broad. Choice (B) fits perfectly.<br />

Choice (C) is an opposite; his awareness is limited, not<br />

askew. Choice (D) is an opposite; his parents' awareness of<br />

<strong>the</strong>ir good <strong>for</strong>tune is not addressed. Choice (E) is extreme;<br />

though <strong>the</strong> author admits to being sorely mistaken, nonexistent<br />

is too strong to describe his awareness.<br />

13. B<br />

Difficulty: Low<br />

Find <strong>the</strong> reference in question, <strong>the</strong>n look <strong>for</strong> an inference<br />

fairly close to what is said in <strong>the</strong> passage.<br />

The author tells you that he was <strong>the</strong> first college-bound<br />

member of my family and far too arrogant. The correct<br />

answer will likely incorporate <strong>the</strong> detail about college.

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