Daily Drill: Parsing Answer Choices on SAT Textual Analysis Questions
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Today's drill doesn’t correspond to a specific question type but will help you master parsing, a fundamental skill for excelling on both SAT and ACT Reading. To learn more about parsing, enroll in my SAT Reading and Writing Mastery Course.
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Free SAT Practice Question
Read this passage statement and answer choice:
Passage: "A three-year study of hybrid vehicles found that owners reported 20% lower annual maintenance costs compared to conventional vehicle owners. The researchers note that all participants in the study were urban commuters who drove less than 15,000 miles per year, and the most significant cost differences were observed during the first two years of ownership."
Answer Choice: "While the research acknowledges that hybrid vehicles may offer some drivers the benefit of significantly lower maintenance costs, it also suggests this technology would have at least some benefit for most drivers, regardless of driving patterns."
Your Task:
Parse this answer into separate claims
Check each claim against the passage
(Parsing Guide Below.)
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