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What is the primary focus of the vocabulary section on the current SAT?
What is the primary focus of the vocabulary section on the current SAT?
- Testing vocabulary knowledge through standalone questions
- Comparing vocabulary to other subjects like math and science
- Evaluating vocabulary in the context of grammar and syntax
- Testing vocabulary in the context of reading passages (correct)
What is the benefit of studying vocabulary for the SAT, even though it's less emphasized than before?
What is the benefit of studying vocabulary for the SAT, even though it's less emphasized than before?
- It's only necessary for low-scoring students
- It's only helpful for native English speakers
- It can help you achieve a high or perfect score (correct)
- It's not necessary at all, since it's not a major part of the test
What type of vocabulary questions are no longer found on the SAT?
What type of vocabulary questions are no longer found on the SAT?
- Questions that focus on medium-difficulty words
- Questions that test vocabulary in context
- Questions that require vocabulary in math and science contexts
- Analogies that focus solely on testing vocab knowledge (correct)
How many SAT vocabulary words are provided in the guide mentioned in the passage?
How many SAT vocabulary words are provided in the guide mentioned in the passage?
What is the level of difficulty of the vocabulary words tested on the SAT?
What is the level of difficulty of the vocabulary words tested on the SAT?
Which domain in the Reading and Writing section of the SAT includes vocabulary as a tested skill?
Which domain in the Reading and Writing section of the SAT includes vocabulary as a tested skill?
What is the primary way vocabulary is tested on the new SAT?
What is the primary way vocabulary is tested on the new SAT?
How many vocabulary questions are typically included in the Reading and Writing section of the SAT?
How many vocabulary questions are typically included in the Reading and Writing section of the SAT?
What type of vocabulary words are typically tested on the new SAT?
What type of vocabulary words are typically tested on the new SAT?
Why is it helpful to know alternative meanings of relatively common words on the SAT?
Why is it helpful to know alternative meanings of relatively common words on the SAT?
