Reading And Writing Test 1 Sat Examination

The correct answer is D) ran—fast. During.

This choice creates two properly structured sentences:

1. "Defying all odds, Rudolph didn't just walk, she ran—fast."
2. "During the 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome, she won both the 100- and 200-meter dashes and clinched first place for her team in the 4 ×100-meter relay, becoming the first US woman to win three gold medals in a single Olympics."

The dash after "ran" effectively emphasizes "fast" as an intensifier, and the period creates a clear sentence break before introducing the specific details about the Olympics.

The other options are incorrect because they create run-on sentences or improper punctuation:

The subject of the sentence is "the triangle" (singular), so it requires a singular verb. The sentence is describing a general characteristic of Adnan's paintings that remains true when viewing them, so present tense is appropriate.

This sentence contains two independent clauses that are closely related:

1. "In 2004, Watt sewed strips of blankets together to craft a 10-by-13-inch sampler"
2. "in 2014, she arranged folded blankets into two large stacks and then cast them in bronze, creating two curving 18-foot-tall blue-bronze pillars"

A semicolon is the appropriate punctuation to join these two independent clauses because they are closely related examples of Watt's blanket art from different time periods.

The correct answer is C) Julian's 1935 synthesis of the alkaloid physostigmine.

This choice creates a grammatically correct sentence where the subject "Julian's 1935 synthesis" properly connects to the opening modifier "Named in 1999 as one of the greatest achievements by a US chemist in the past hundred years."

The sentence structure becomes: "Named in 1999 as one of the greatest achievements by a US chemist in the past hundred years, Julian's 1935 synthesis of the alkaloid physostigmine led to the first mass-produced treatment for glaucoma."

The correct answer is B) species, both native and nonnative;.

This sentence contains a series of three parallel elements that botanical gardens are dedicated to:

1. growing diverse plant species, both native and nonnative
2. fostering scientific research
3. educating the public about plant conservation

The phrase "both native and nonnative" is a nonrestrictive appositive that provides additional information about the plant species, so it should be set off with commas. Then, since this is part of a series that uses semicolons to separate the major elements (notice "fostering scientific research; and educating"), a semicolon should follow to maintain parallel structure.

The correct answer is B) single-handedly; however,.

This sentence contains two independent clauses:

1. "Okinaka doesn't make such decisions single-handedly"
2. "all historical designations must be approved by a group of nine other experts from the fields of architecture, archaeology, history, and Hawaiian culture"

The word "however" is a conjunctive adverb that shows contrast between these two clauses. When a conjunctive adverb connects two independent clauses, the proper punctuation is:

• Semicolon before the conjunctive adverb
• Comma after the conjunctive adverb

The correct answer is C) Finally,.

This transition word logically connects the narrative of persistence over time with the eventual success. The passage describes:

1. Conyers introduced a bill in 1968 that didn't pass
2. He was determined and kept resubmitting it with Chisholm "for the next fifteen years"
3. After all that time and effort, the bill passed in 1983

"Finally" indicates that after a long period of repeated attempts (fifteen years), the desired outcome was achieved. It emphasizes the conclusion of a prolonged effort.

The correct answer is D) However,.

This transition word indicates contrast between two opposing ideas:

1. First sentence: Geoscientists have long considered Mauna Loa to be Earth's largest shield volcano
2. Second sentence: A 2020 study shows that Pūhāhonu is actually significantly larger

"However" signals that the new information contradicts or challenges the previously held belief. The passage is presenting evidence that overturns the long-standing scientific consensus.

The correct answer is A) In addition,.

This transition word logically connects two related examples of how Coleridge-Taylor emphasized his mixed-race ancestry:

1. First example: "he referred to himself as Anglo-African"
2. Second example: "he incorporated the sounds of traditional African music into his classical music compositions"

Both examples support the same main point - that Coleridge-Taylor emphasized his mixed-race ancestry. "In addition" signals that the second sentence provides another example or piece of evidence for the same idea introduced by "For example" in the previous sentence.

The correct answer is A) Therefore,.

This transition word shows the logical cause-and-effect relationship in the passage:

Cause: The researchers found that the ancient stew had a mild taste and inspired a sense of calm, AND they knew that dishes were sometimes named after their intended effects.

Effect: They theorized that the dish's name "unwinding" referred to its relaxing function.

The researchers' theory directly follows from their observation of the dish's calming effects combined with their knowledge about historical naming practices. "Therefore" indicates this logical conclusion.