PSAT/NMSQT Practice Test

Test Preparation
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<p>This is the practice test received upon registration for the PSAT test.</p>

<p>Section 3</p>

<h1>38</h1>

<p>Can someone explain why fatigue is not a better answer than resignation. My reasoning was that the family wasn't resigned (giving up) but rather fatigued and weary of moving continually.</p>

<h1>41</h1>

<p>C says that they wanted to forge a bond b/t the two people, which is supported by the text "and thereby make him a vassal of the English king and an ally of...". THe answer, bring Powhatans under English control, was far from perfect, for the Powhatans were given autonomy, and the English only wanted an ally.</p>

<h1>48</h1>

<p>why is B, diplomat and politician wrong? The cheif " was a more respected spokesperson" ie diplomat.</p>

<p>Section 4</p>

<h1>25</h1>

<p>How do you do this problem, what is P?, what does t represent (what interval of time).</p>

<p>Section 5</p>

<h1>14</h1>

<p>isn't C a better choice because it gets rid of an -ing?</p>

<h1>32</h1>

<p>what is wrong with D?</p>

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<p>Bump Bump Bump</p>

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<p>41 - i agree with you a bit. but i can see why they thought the answer was to bring them under control, as they did make a point of saying that they wanted the powhatans to be vasalls. on the other hand, i thought htat the MAIN idea was to forge a bond - the settlers needed the indians to help them out (as an ally) in the new world.</p>

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<ol>
<li>I'm thinking the same thing, but resignation fits the definition a bit better.</li>
</ol>

<p>For 41, you have to read critically. It is implied from the tone of the passage that the English intent was to bring the Powhatans under control.</p>

<ol>
<li><p>I don't know the answer (my english teacher ripped the answer sheet off before giving it to us) ...I had A. I don't see how diplomat...politician would work.</p></li>
<li><p>P represents pens. The time interval isn't important. It just asks you to make a basic comparison.</p></li>
<li><p>C sounds awkard, especially "in regard to". As far as I know, having an "ing" ending is perfectly acceptable.</p></li>
<li><p>The correct idiom is "critic of".</p></li>
</ol>

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<p>where did you get this practice test?</p>

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<p>38 is a pretty bad question.</p>

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<p>sr6622, it's from the bulletin.</p>

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<p>thanks, I get the math and writing, but the CR questions are still getting to me. I can see where CB is coming from, but I still think my choice was a little more right. Do any of you know if the CR questions on the real PSAT will be as vague, or will they be clear cut.</p>

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<p>What did you all get on the practice test? I got a 214 (2 points below last year's NMSF IL cutoff)</p>

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<p>Princetonfather says "38 is a pretty bad question."</p>

<p>One easy rule to follow for CR is that the answer is almost ALWAYS right in front of you and is located between the four corners of the text. </p>

<p>For the reference questions, you have to pay attention to the 2-3 lines before and after the lines used to formulated the question. </p>

<p>In this case, check Line 45: ... the edges of the yard and SIGH into her cup of coffee. </p>

<p>Does a person sigh as a sign of fatigue, indignation, disgust, or ambivalence? Nope. Sigh indicates resignation. </p>

<p>Short of circling "sigh" with a red two-point line, ETS could not have given it up any easier. :)</p>

<p>Do not overthink; just use what is GIVEN to you!</p>

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<p>The same rules apply to question 41. </p>

<p>The text is VERY clear: In lines 3-5, the author writes, " ...undertook to enact the coronation of .... and thereby make him a vassal of the English King. For good measure, ETS does not hesitate to add TWO more hints: on line 25 there is the mention of "kneel or bow before him", and then there is the complete definition of a vassal at the end of the text. </p>

<p>Looking at the answer and choices, it is worthwhile to note that questions ask for the PRIMARY purpose of the visit. </p>

<p>Choice B: Do you honor someone by giving him puppet clothing and ask him to bow or kneel before you? Hardly!</p>

<p>Choice C: Where is there any mention of seeking to forge a bond between two peoples? ETS throws superfluous information and that is is always a sign of a WRONG answer. </p>

<p>Choice D: Initiate a military conflict. This is contrary to the text.</p>

<p>Choice E: Underscore differences. This is not mentioned in the text. </p>

<p>Choice A: This is the correct choice and is amply supported in the text.</p>

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<p>thx xiggi, i've been trying to do as you said via the grammatix method. I got a 229, my state's cut off is 215. hopefully I don't choke</p>