Two-Passage Questions - SAT Reading & Writing
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What is a common error when answering two-passage questions?
What is a common error when answering two-passage questions?
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Confusing perspectives of the passages. Mixing up which author holds which view leads to wrong answers.
Confusing perspectives of the passages. Mixing up which author holds which view leads to wrong answers.
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Identify the error: 'Passage 1 is more persuasive then Passage 2.'
Identify the error: 'Passage 1 is more persuasive then Passage 2.'
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Correct: 'Passage 1 is more persuasive than Passage 2.'. 'Than' is used for comparisons, not 'then' (time sequence).
Correct: 'Passage 1 is more persuasive than Passage 2.'. 'Than' is used for comparisons, not 'then' (time sequence).
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What is a critical aspect of understanding passage relationships?
What is a critical aspect of understanding passage relationships?
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Identifying author intentions. Knowing why each author wrote helps reveal their relationship.
Identifying author intentions. Knowing why each author wrote helps reveal their relationship.
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Find the commonality in purpose between two passages.
Find the commonality in purpose between two passages.
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Look for shared goals or themes. Similar purposes indicate passages work toward the same end.
Look for shared goals or themes. Similar purposes indicate passages work toward the same end.
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What is the primary purpose of comparing two passages?
What is the primary purpose of comparing two passages?
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To analyze differing perspectives or arguments. This allows readers to understand multiple viewpoints on a topic.
To analyze differing perspectives or arguments. This allows readers to understand multiple viewpoints on a topic.
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What is the initial step in approaching two-passage questions?
What is the initial step in approaching two-passage questions?
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Read each passage carefully. Understanding each passage fully is essential before comparing.
Read each passage carefully. Understanding each passage fully is essential before comparing.
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Identify a common strategy for answering two-passage questions.
Identify a common strategy for answering two-passage questions.
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Summarize each passage before comparing them. Understanding each passage individually makes comparison easier.
Summarize each passage before comparing them. Understanding each passage individually makes comparison easier.
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Choose a word that typically signals contrast between ideas.
Choose a word that typically signals contrast between ideas.
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However. This transition word introduces opposing ideas or viewpoints.
However. This transition word introduces opposing ideas or viewpoints.
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What method can help identify the main idea of each passage?
What method can help identify the main idea of each passage?
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Look for repeated themes or keywords. Recurring ideas reveal the central argument of each passage.
Look for repeated themes or keywords. Recurring ideas reveal the central argument of each passage.
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Identify a question type that asks for passage relationship.
Identify a question type that asks for passage relationship.
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Relationship question. These examine how passages connect, agree, or disagree.
Relationship question. These examine how passages connect, agree, or disagree.
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Find and correct the error: 'Both passages agrees on the issue.'
Find and correct the error: 'Both passages agrees on the issue.'
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Correct: 'Both passages agree on the issue.'. 'Passages' is plural, requiring the plural verb 'agree.'
Correct: 'Both passages agree on the issue.'. 'Passages' is plural, requiring the plural verb 'agree.'
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Which passage type often uses data or studies to support claims?
Which passage type often uses data or studies to support claims?
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Scientific passage. Scientific texts rely on evidence and research for credibility.
Scientific passage. Scientific texts rely on evidence and research for credibility.
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Identify a transition that indicates a similar point in both passages.
Identify a transition that indicates a similar point in both passages.
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Similarly. This word shows authors make comparable or parallel points.
Similarly. This word shows authors make comparable or parallel points.
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Choose a strategy to find the author's tone in each passage.
Choose a strategy to find the author's tone in each passage.
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Analyze word choice and style. Diction and writing style reveal the author's attitude.
Analyze word choice and style. Diction and writing style reveal the author's attitude.
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Which question type asks how one passage responds to another?
Which question type asks how one passage responds to another?
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Response question. These ask how one author might react to another's argument.
Response question. These ask how one author might react to another's argument.
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What does a synthesis question typically require?
What does a synthesis question typically require?
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Combining information from both passages. These questions ask you to merge ideas from both texts.
Combining information from both passages. These questions ask you to merge ideas from both texts.
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Which passage type often presents a narrative or anecdote?
Which passage type often presents a narrative or anecdote?
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Literary passage. Literary texts use storytelling to convey their message.
Literary passage. Literary texts use storytelling to convey their message.
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Identify a word that signals cause and effect in passages.
Identify a word that signals cause and effect in passages.
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Because. This word introduces reasons or explanations for events.
Because. This word introduces reasons or explanations for events.
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Which type of question asks about differences between two passages?
Which type of question asks about differences between two passages?
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Contrast question. These questions focus on how passages differ in approach or viewpoint.
Contrast question. These questions focus on how passages differ in approach or viewpoint.
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What is a key clue for identifying agreement between passages?
What is a key clue for identifying agreement between passages?
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Similar tone or conclusion. Similar language and outcomes indicate authors share perspectives.
Similar tone or conclusion. Similar language and outcomes indicate authors share perspectives.
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