Question 1

When an SAT question asks what can be 'reasonably inferred' from a passage, what type of answer should you look for?

Accepted Answer

A conclusion that is strongly supported by evidence in the passage but not directly stated. The correct answer must follow logically from what the text says, not from outside knowledge.

Question 2

What is the difference between an explicit detail and an implicit meaning in an SAT reading passage?

Accepted Answer

An explicit detail is directly stated in the text, while an implicit meaning is suggested or implied and requires the reader to draw a logical conclusion from the evidence provided.

Question 3

An SAT passage states that a scientist's results 'contradicted the prevailing theory.' What can be inferred about the scientific community's likely initial reaction?

Accepted Answer

The scientific community likely met the results with skepticism or resistance, since the findings challenged the widely accepted explanation at the time.

Question 4

In a paired passage set on the SAT, what does a question asking how Author 2 would 'most likely respond' to Author 1's argument require you to do?

Accepted Answer

Identify Author 2's central claim and reasoning, then apply that perspective to evaluate or challenge the specific point made by Author 1.

Question 5

How should you determine the meaning of an underlined word in an SAT 'Words in Context' question?

Accepted Answer

Use the surrounding sentences to identify which meaning fits the specific context of the passage, even if the word has a more common meaning you already know.

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