Strategies for Tackling PSAT Vocabulary Questions

True or False

A colon " : " and the word "this" indicates

REPETITION

• True

• False

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CCSS.L.9-10.2

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What is the primary strategy to use for answering fill-in-the-blank questions with the correct word?

• Complex summaries

• Skimming techniques

• Dumb summaries

• Detailed analysis

Answer explanation

How do we dumb it down?

A: Dumb it down by deciding if the word is either negative or positive.

If the text conveys a positive feeling, then the correct answer should be a positive word.

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

In the late 20th century, Italian artist Ludovico Vivitianti created a stir with his avant-garde sculptures that blend machines with living organisms. This ______________ of man-made technology and the natural world is exhibited in one of his best known works, Mechanical Bloom, which features a complex assembly of gears and cogs that bloom like a flower in slow motion.

• triumph

• denunciation

• fusion

• skepticism

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

In the context of vocabulary questions, what does the word "this" often indicate?

• A new concept

• The repetition of an idea

• An irrelevant detail

• A contrasting statement

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Why is it important to understand the structure of passages in vocabulary questions?

• To memorize the passage

• To understand the context for correct word usage

• To find grammatical errors

• To identify the main idea quickly

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

CCSS.RI.9-10.2

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What is a key factor in choosing the right word for a blank in vocabulary questions?

• The complexity of the word

• Evidence in the text that supports the word's usage

• The sound of the word

• The length of the word

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.5

According to the video, how can you improve your vocabulary for the PSAT?

• Ignoring context and usage

• Through continuous reading and practice

• By memorizing the dictionary

• By focusing only on hard words

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.L.9-10.4A

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

​ (a)   ​ (b)   ​ (c)   ​ (d)   (e)   Which words in the following text have a negative connotation?

"It may not be ​​________ to film people in public without their consent, but many have expressed concern about social media trends that involve filming or photographing unsuspecting individuals to exploit their image and attract unwanted attention. In fact, some have gone so far as to recommend laws be changed to protect bystanders from the potential harm of "going viral."

• not
• involve
• unwanted
• unsuspecting
• concern
• exploit
• image
• consent
• but
• trends

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CCSS.L.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which word (hint: has 3 letters) conveys a "contrast" in the following text?

"It may not be ​​________ to film people in public without their consent, but many have expressed concern about social media trends that involve filming or photographing unsuspecting individuals to exploit their image and attract unwanted attention. In fact, some have gone so far as to recommend laws be changed to protect bystanders from the potential harm of "going viral."

• but

• far

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CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which choice completes the text with the most logical and precise word?

"It may not be ​​________ to film people in public without their consent, but many have expressed concern about social media trends that involve filming or photographing unsuspecting individuals to exploit their image and attract unwanted attention. In fact, some have gone so far as to recommend laws be changed to protect bystanders from the potential harm of "going viral."

• inviting

• permissible

• prohibited

• mandatory

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CCSS.L.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4