1. TestMentorsSATCRITICAL READINGWORKBOOKTestMentors TeamDanny Borchate

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Not many cost effective options that have maintained the quality of the training modules are available for the students. TestMentors SAT Critical reading workbook has been successful in breaking this trend of high volume, high cost material and has specifically designed just what a student needs to prepare for the SAT.TestMentors SAT critical reading workbook has been meticulously developed by the subject matter experts. The workbook has been divided into different difficulty levels to enable beginners to smoothly raise their own standards in answering various questions. The various difficulty levels have been observed to help students bolster their confidence in solving critical questions.Like a true mentor, we aim at knowing you first and then proceed to chart out a study plan for you. TestMentors SAT Critical Reading Workbook begins by assessing out mentees skill level. We have included a diagnostic test at the very beginning of the book. Having answered the diagnostic test and going through the self-assessment guide, you can move on to our skill based study plan. Once you have a study plan handy, you can save your valuable time focusing just on your weaknesses first and then moving ahead with easier problems.This book also guides you through general information about the SAT Test and tips and tricks involved in answering the critical reading workbook.Our grassroots to shoots approach in developing this study material specifically for you will prove to be an assured passport to success in the critical reading section of the SAT examination. 4. Contents 1 Getting started for SAT1: SAT OverviewHistory of SATAbout SAT2: Critical Reading OverviewSyllabusQuestion Format2 Self Assessment3: Diagnostic TestAnswer key with ExplanationsAnalysis & Recommendation4: Preparation StrategyStudy Plan3 Critical ReadingPreparation5: Sentence CompletionOverview and StrategyTips & Tricks6: Exercise for Sentence CompletionL1 Exercise (Easy)L2 Exercise (Medium)L3 Exercise (Hard)7: Analyze and Test your Knowledge for Sentence Completion1115293555034137 5. Answer key with ExplanationsAnalysis & Recommendation8: Passage-based readingOverview and StrategyTips & Tricks9: Exercise for Passage-based readingL1 Exercise (Easy)L2 Exercise (Medium)L3 Exercise (Hard)10: Analyze and Test your Knowledge for Passage-based readingAnswer key with ExplanationsAnalysis & Recommendation4 Practice Tests11: Critical ReadingPractice Test 1Answer keys & Evaluation chart12: Critical Reading Practice Test 2Answer keys & Evaluation chart13: Critical Reading Practice Test 3Answer keys & Evaluation chart14: Critical Reading Practice Test 4Answer keys & Evaluation chart15: Critical Reading Practice Test 5Answer keys & Evaluation chart5 Student Tools16: Building your VocabularyTips on Building Vocabulary719565187161133107240213 6. SAT High Frequency WordlistBasic Word Parts17: Wordlist6 Answer Sheet Booklet18: Critical Reading Answer Sheet 119: Critical Reading Answer Sheet 220: Critical Reading Answer Sheet 321: Critical Reading Answer Sheet 422: Critical Reading Answer Sheet 5245299303307311315 7. 01FUNDAMENTALS OF SAT 8. Chapter01SAT Overview A good SAT score is a prerequisite for college admissions. TestMentor providesyou with all the essential tools includingdiagnostic tests, Subject oriented Workbooks,practice tests,counseling sessions and detailedassessment review to improve your scoreThe ultimate aim of this book is to help you attain a higher score in the SAT examination. The first chapter of this book will take you through the basic overview of SAT examination and its arrangement. You will develop a better understanding of the scheme of the SAT test. Lets Begin! 9. History of SATSAT examination came into being in the late 1800swhen a group of American Universities decided to introduce a standardized test to determine readiness of students for college level courses. They formed a formal examination board and conducted the first ever entrance examination called the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) in the year 1901.Why SAT?SAT provides a reliable system to determine the qualifications of a Student applying to go to the college. SAT has been able to give colleges the opportunity to accept students purely based on their merit.Here are some reasons why you should appear for the SAT1. To prove your talent, abilities: This Aptitude test hold the key to the doors of your future. It determines your scholastic capabilities and help you boost your confidence to progress towards your set goals in college education.2. Self Evaluation: In theory, these tests are designed to evaluate your overall level of knowledge and learning aptitude. These tests serve as critical criterion for those who want to find success and move on to post-secondary education of their choice.3. Speeding through College: Students with high scores in SAT are often able to skip basic math and writing skill level classes to get selected for advanced-level classes. In addition to saving you some bucks, a good SAT score also aide in boosting your progress further through college.4. Get into the best college: Most colleges with good accreditations seek SAT scores as an important criterion for admissions. Even if the college you plan to attend accept other tests such as the ACT, the SAT is more versatile since it is deemed a universally accepted entrance exam.What is SAT?The SAT is a standardized test for college admissions in the United States. SAT is administered by the Educational Testing Service (ETS) in the United States and College Board develop and make assessments for the test.Do you Know ? First SAT was administered in the year 1901 as a means of determining college readiness. 10. SAT is a commonly used assessment criteria for colleges to measure if a student will succeed in the coursework. However, keep in mind that the SAT score is only one of many factors that colleges consider when making admissions decisions. Other factors, like your high school record, writing ability, extracurricular activities, recommendations, and interviews influence how you will be received by the school of your choice. SAT is a significant element for your college admissions journey. Your SAT score offers a window to your skills and potential as a prospective student. SAT examinations are the most thoroughly researched and designed tests in the world. The test ensures that students from all backgrounds have an equal opportunity to succeed. Each section of the SAT is scored on a 200-800 point system thereby helping you score anywhere between 600-2400. SAT measures your problem solving skills and make appropriate assessment as to how you use reasoning skills at the level necessary for US universities. The test also measures your critical thinking ability in the similar manner as required of them in college. The SAT Reasoning Test comprises of three sections: math, writing and critical reading Examination Pattern Paper Based Examination SAT EXAMINATION CALENDAR When How MonthsDuring 11th &12th gradeSAT is held 7 times in USA, Puerto Rico, and US TerritoriesJanuary, March, May, June, October, November, DecemberDuring 11th &12th grade6 times a year at over 650 overseas locationsJanuary, May, June, October, November, DecemberDo you Know ? The SAT is scored and curved on a modified normal distribution 11. Registration of SAT:You can use the following two ways to register for the SAT test: 1. By mail: Obtain the "SAT Information Bulletin" available free with USEFI offices or from college board website. Fill in the form, get the draft made (if you are not paying by credit card) and use the envelope provided along with the form to mail it to: College Board SAT Program Princeton, NJ 08541, USA2. Online Registration (Credit Card required): Fill up the form online at The College Boards website: www.collegeboard.com. 3. By Phone If you are retaking the exam, you can also register by phone at 800-SAT-SCORE SAT Test Fees: College Board Test FeeSAT Reasoning Test$51.00Basic Registration Fee (per Registration)$24.50Language Tests with Listening$25.00All other Subject Tests$13.00 Services FeeLate registration fee (U.S. and U.S. territories)$27.50Change test date, test or test center fee$27.50Do you Know ? SAT originally stood for: "Scholastic Achievement Test" 12. Syllabus for SAT:SAT focuses on Math, Verbal and Writing. The SAT is divided into 10 sections, 3 sections for each major category (Math, Verbal, and Writing) and one experimental section which is not graded. Refer the following table for SAT pattern: Section Content No of Questions Time GivenCritical Reading(Two 25 minute sections and one 20 minutes subsection)Sentence CompletionPassage based reading194870 minMathematics(Two 25 min sections and one 20 min subsection) 44 Multiple choice questions + 10Number and OperationsAlgebra and FunctionsGeometry & MeasurementData Analysis11-1419-2214-165-870 minWriting( one 25 minute essay, one 25 minute multiple choice subsection and one 10 minutes multiple choice subsection)EssayImprovingSentenceIdentifying sentence ErrorsImproving Paragraphs12518660 minDo you Know ? For five consecutive decades, student scores dropped steadily as more and more unqualified students began to take the test675450 13. SAT Examination Structure* Section Time Topic's Name No of Question Evaluation Techniques125 minEssay Writing1 EssayExpert Teacher225 minCritical Reading Sentence Completion, Short Reading Passage, Long Reading Passage24-28Computer based325 minMathematics20Computer based425 minWriting- Multiple Choice33-37Computer based525 minCritical Reading Sentence Completion Short Reading Passage Long Reading Passage24-27Computer based625 minMathematics Multiple choice 10 Questions Grid-ins 10 Questions20Computer based720 minCritical Reading Reading Passages (possible Sentence Completions)15-20Computer based820 minMathematics14-15Computer based925 min(Experimental Section)Critical Reading, Math, Writing20-35Computer based1010 minWriting- Multiple Choice Improving Sentences14-15Computer based3 Hrs 45 Min202-212 Questions*This pattern may vary. Do you Know ? In 2005, SAT was modified and a new "Writing" section complete with an essay was added to it 14. Evaluation of Score:SAT scores are based on a percentile basis; i.e. you are assessed on the basis of where you stand in relation to other students taking the same test. Scoring of the SAT Test is done in two ways: raw and scale. The raw score is a tabulation of questions answered correctly or incorrectly. Students are encouraged not to leave answers blank because they are not penalized for wrong or blank answers in a student-produced answer section. Students receive 1 point for a correct answer and get 1/4 point deducted for wrong answers only in the multiple- choice questions. The number of points deducted depends on how many options you get for that particular multiple-choice question. The more the multiple-choice question options there are, the smaller the fraction of a point deducted. Students are not penalized for wrong answers on other types of questions. Questions left unanswered do not affect raw scores.The scaled score normalizes for different forms of the test taken by different students at different times. Students receive test scores by mail within 3 to 6 weeks of taking the test. They are given their raw score as well as their percentile that ranks how many other test-takers got a lower score. For example, scoring in the 90th percentile means that student scored higher than 90 percent of everyone else.Multiple Choice Questions:The highest possible score for the SATStep 1:Your raw scores are calculated for each section based on the number of questions you got correct or incorrect or left unanswered. +1 point for questions you get correct -1/4 point deducted for incorrect multiple-choice 0 points deducted for incorrect student-produced response (math section) 0 points deducted for questions you don't answerStep 2:Step 3:Your raw score is then converted to a scaled score (reported on a 200-800 scale) by a statistical process called equating. For conversion of raw score to scaled score use Score Conversion table given below. Do you Know ? All questions are worth one point regardless of the type or difficulty.No. of correct questions (No. of wrong questions 4) = Raw Score 15. Score Conversion Table Critical ReadingRaw ScoreScaled ScorePercentile6780099+6680099+6580099+647809963760996275098617309760720975971096587009557690945668093556709254660915365090526408851640885063087496208448610834761083466008145590784459078435807642580764157073405607139560713855067375406436540643553061345306133520583251055Score Conversion Table Critical ReadingRaw ScoreScaled ScorePercentile3151055305005129500512849048274804426480442547041244603723460372245034214503420440311943027184302717420251641021154102114400191339016123801411380141037012936010835097340763306532054310433003228021270202501-12301-22101-32001-42001