SAT Barrons Dt Reading Part 1
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The main purpose of the passage is to
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Explain the reasons behind a family’s return to England
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Describe a main character’s moral and intellectual temperament
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Analyze family dynamics in an aristocratic society
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Draw a contrast between a virtuous daughter and her disreputable family
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This SAT Barrons DT Reading part 1 quiz assesses understanding of a passage's tone, main purpose, and specific language usage. It evaluates critical reading skills and comprehension, focusing on interpreting text details and analyzing characters' behaviors and attitudes.
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As used in line 3, “want” most nearly means
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Hardship
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Desire
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Lack
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Necessity
Correct Answer
A. LackExplanation
In line 3, the word "want" is used to describe a certain meaning. The word "want" is most nearly synonymous with "lack" in this context. It implies a state of not having or being without something. Therefore, "lack" is the correct answer as it best captures the meaning of "want" in this particular sentence.Rate this question:
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In lines 10-15 (“The Stanhope would visit...indifferent composure”), what is the most likely reason the author inserts parenthetic comment “(provided it were not contagious)”?
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To demonstrate the extreme fear of infectious disease in the period
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To emphasize how little the Stanhopes actually cared for their sick neighbors
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To commend the Stanhopes for their prudence in avoiding contagion
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To offer an excuse for the Stanhopes’ failure to visit their friends
Correct Answer
A. To emphasize how little the Stanhopes actually cared for their sick neighborsExplanation
The parenthetic comment "(provided it were not contagious)" suggests that the Stanhopes' lack of concern for their sick neighbors is not due to fear of catching the disease themselves. Instead, it implies that they simply do not care about the well-being of others, regardless of the potential risk. This emphasizes their indifference and lack of empathy towards their sick neighbors.Rate this question:
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According to the opening paragraph, the Stanhopes’ behavior to members of their family
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Reflected a real concern for the well-being of their close relatives
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Was markedly more loving than their behavior to those outside the family
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Showed the same lack of affection that typified their conduct to their neighbors
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Included visiting them with books and gifts of fresh fruit when they fell ill
Correct Answer
A. Showed the same lack of affection that typified their conduct to their neighborsExplanation
The opening paragraph suggests that the Stanhopes' behavior towards members of their family showed the same lack of affection that typified their conduct to their neighbors. This means that they treated their family members with the same lack of love and affection as they did with their neighbors.Rate this question:
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Which choice provides the best evidence for the answer to the previous question?
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Lines 1-6 (“The great...world”)
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Lines 6-10 (“They...them”)
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Lines 10-15 (“The Stanhopes...composure”)
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Lines 15-20 (“Their conduct...this”)
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The tone of the passage is best described as
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Self-righteous and moralistic
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Satirical and candid
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Sympathetic and sentimental
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Indifferent and unfeeling
Correct Answer
A. Satirical and candidExplanation
The passage can be described as satirical because it uses humor and irony to criticize or mock certain aspects of society or human behavior. The passage can also be described as candid because it is open, honest, and straightforward in its tone and language. The combination of satire and candidness suggests that the passage is both critical and sincere in its portrayal of the subject matter.Rate this question:
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On the basis of the passage, which of the following statements about Dr. Stanhope can most reasonably be made?
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He is even more indolent than his wife
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He resents having surrendered his authority to his daughter
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He feels remorse for his professional misconduct
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He has little left of his initial religious belief
Correct Answer
A. He has little left of his initial religious beliefExplanation
Based on the passage, it can be inferred that Dr. Stanhope has little left of his initial religious belief. The passage mentions that he had once been a devout man, but now his faith had waned and he no longer attended church regularly. This suggests that he has lost much of his religious belief over time.Rate this question:
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Which choice provides the best evidence for the answer to the previous question?
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Lines 39-41 (“She...concerns”)
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Lines 54-59 (“She had...peer”)
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Lines 59-62 (“She had...expressed”)
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Lines 77-85 (“On...mind”)
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The narrator indicates that the effect of Charlotte’s influence on her brother’s upbringing was his becoming
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Foolish
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Lazy
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Dejected
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Irreverent
Correct Answer
A. LazyExplanation
The narrator suggests that Charlotte's influence on her brother's upbringing resulted in him becoming lazy. This implies that Charlotte's influence may have encouraged a lack of motivation or a tendency to avoid work or effort. The word "lazy" indicates a lack of willingness to exert oneself physically or mentally, implying that the brother may have become idle or inactive due to Charlotte's influence.Rate this question:
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As used in line 78, “pure” most nearly means
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Uncontaminated
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Wholesome
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Virtuous
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Absolute
Correct Answer
A. AbsoluteExplanation
In this context, the word "pure" is used to convey the idea of something being complete or total. It suggests that there are no other elements or factors involved, indicating a sense of absoluteness. The word "uncontaminated" implies a similar idea of being free from impurities, but it does not capture the sense of completeness or totality that "pure" does in this context. "Wholesome" and "virtuous" have different connotations that do not align with the meaning of "pure" as used in line 78.Rate this question:
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The passage suggests that Charlotte possesses all of the following characteristics EXCEPT
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An inappropriate flirtatiousness
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A lack of reverence
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A materialistic nature
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A managing disposition
Correct Answer
A. An inappropriate flirtatiousnessExplanation
The passage implies that Charlotte possesses a lack of reverence, a materialistic nature, and a managing disposition. However, it does not mention or suggest anything about her having an inappropriate flirtatiousness.Rate this question:
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The purpose of sequential or serial grinding was to enable paleontologists to
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Dispose of redundant fossil specimens
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Analyze the interior of fossil experiments
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Create and encyclopedia of evolutionary theory
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Avoid exposure to X-ray technology
Correct Answer
A. Dispose of redundant fossil specimensExplanation
The purpose of sequential or serial grinding was to enable paleontologists to dispose of redundant fossil specimens. This means that by grinding the fossils in a sequential manner, paleontologists were able to get rid of duplicate or unnecessary specimens, allowing them to focus on studying and analyzing the most relevant fossils.Rate this question:
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Which choice provides the best evidence for the answer to the previous question?
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Lines 9-13 ("By repeating ... model")
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Lines 14-15 ("But ... time")
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Lines 15-20 ("By the 1980s ... inside)
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Lines 20-22 ("In recent ... fossils")
Correct Answer
A. Lines 14-15 ("But ... time")Explanation
Lines 14-15 provide the best evidence for the answer to the previous question because they directly support the statement made in the previous question. These lines explain that the traditional view of dinosaurs as slow and sluggish creatures has been challenged by new evidence, which suggests that they were actually active and energetic. This evidence contradicts the previous assumption and provides a strong argument for the answer given.Rate this question:
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As used in line 30, "stubbornly" most nearly means
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Pigheadedly
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Persistently
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Willfully
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Perversely
Correct Answer
A. PersistentlyExplanation
In line 30, the word "stubbornly" is used to describe how someone is behaving. When someone is stubborn, they refuse to change their mind or give up easily. Therefore, "persistently" is the best synonym for "stubbornly" as it means to continue doing something despite difficulties or opposition. "Pigheadedly" also means stubbornly, but it has a negative connotation of being unreasonable or foolish. "Willfully" means intentionally or deliberately, which is not the same as being stubborn. "Perversely" means behaving in an unreasonable or unacceptable way, which is not an accurate synonym for "stubbornly".Rate this question:
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The author indicates that, in comparison to serial grinding, modern methods of fossil analysis have tended to be
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Less efficient and more expensive
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More detailed and less damaging
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Less time-consuming and less reliable
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Longer in duration and more destructive
Correct Answer
A. More detailed and less damagingExplanation
The author suggests that modern methods of fossil analysis are more detailed and less damaging compared to serial grinding. This implies that these modern methods provide a higher level of accuracy and precision in analyzing fossils while causing less harm or destruction to the specimens.Rate this question:
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As used in line 48, "coax out" most nearly means
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Extract
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Persuade
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Flatter
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Plead
Correct Answer
A. ExtractExplanation
In this context, "coax out" means to extract or draw out something, usually with gentle persuasion or coaxing. It implies the act of convincing or persuading someone or something to reveal or give up something that may not be easily disclosed or obtained.Rate this question:
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In making the assertion that "the discoveries are more than just pretty pictures," the author is attempting to
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Propose a hypothesis
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Explain a paradox
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Emphasize a point
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Rephrase a question
Correct Answer
A. Emphasize a pointExplanation
The correct answer is "emphasize a point." The author is trying to highlight the fact that the discoveries mentioned are not just visually appealing, but they hold significant value beyond their aesthetic appeal. By stating that they are "more than just pretty pictures," the author is emphasizing the importance and significance of these discoveries.Rate this question:
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The table contains information useful to answer all of the following questions EXCEPT
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Which form of analysis would be most damaging to a fossil being studied?
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Of the forms of analysis listed, which is the least expensive to employ?
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Which form of analysis offers the finest level of resolution?
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Of the forms of analysis listed, which was the earliest to be employed?
Correct Answer
A. Of the forms of analysis listed, which is the least expensive to employ?Explanation
The table contains information about different forms of analysis used in studying fossils. It provides answers to all the questions except for the one about the least expensive form of analysis. The cost of employing different forms of analysis is not mentioned in the table, so it cannot be determined from the given information.Rate this question:
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Based on the table, which method of high-resolution scanning would be most appropriate for use by a paleontologist in need of speedy results?
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Micro-CT
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Synchrotron-based tomography
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Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
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Laser scanning
Correct Answer
A. Synchrotron-based tomographyExplanation
Synchrotron-based tomography would be the most appropriate method of high-resolution scanning for a paleontologist in need of speedy results. This is because synchrotron-based tomography utilizes intense X-ray beams produced by a synchrotron accelerator, allowing for rapid and detailed imaging of fossil specimens. Compared to other methods such as Micro-CT, MRI, and laser scanning, synchrotron-based tomography offers faster scanning times and higher resolution, making it ideal for paleontologists who require quick and accurate results in their research.Rate this question:
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The results of Cunnigham's study of rocks from the Doushantuo formation in China can best be described as
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Anomalous
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Definitive
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Unsatisfactory
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Tentative
Correct Answer
A. TentativeExplanation
The results of Cunningham's study of rocks from the Doushantuo formation in China can be described as tentative. This means that the findings are not final or conclusive, but rather provisional and subject to further investigation and confirmation. The word "tentative" suggests that more research and evidence are needed to establish the accuracy and validity of the results obtained from the study.Rate this question:
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Which sentence best provides the best evidence for the answer to the previous question?
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Lines 34-38 ("Paleontologist ... Switzerland")
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Lines 51-56 ("Cunningham ... China")
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Lines 65-67 ("Those ... cells")
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Lines 75-79 ("Cunningham ... explosion")
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