Kaplan Standardized Tests Preparation 2

Question 1

On the SAT Math section, if you are unsure about an answer, what is the best strategy since there is no guessing penalty?

Accepted Answer

Make an educated guess using process of elimination

Answer

The SAT has no wrong-answer penalty, so an educated guess is always better than leaving a question blank.

Question 2

Which Kaplan technique involves crossing out answer choices that are definitely wrong to improve your odds?

Accepted Answer

Process of elimination

Answer

Process of elimination removes clearly incorrect options, increasing the probability of selecting the correct remaining answer.

Question 3

When reading a paired passage set on the SAT Reading section, what is the most efficient Kaplan-recommended approach?

Accepted Answer

Read passage 1, answer its questions, then read passage 2 and answer remaining questions

Answer

Kaplan recommends reading and answering passage-specific questions before tackling the comparison questions.

Question 4

On the ACT Science section, which passage type requires you to reconcile differing opinions from multiple scientists?

Accepted Answer

Conflicting Viewpoints

Answer

The Conflicting Viewpoints passage presents two or more scientists with opposing hypotheses that you must compare and evaluate.

Question 5

A student scores in the 75th percentile on the GRE Verbal section. This means the student performed better than approximately what percentage of test-takers?

Accepted Answer

75%

Answer

A 75th percentile score means the student outperformed 75% of the reference population.

(Kaplan) Kaplan Test Prep Practice Test

(Kaplan) Kaplan Test Prep Practice Test

Kaplan Standardized Tests Preparation 2