Digital SAT Command of Evidence Questions: Practice Drill #1
This exercise will help you master the basic strategies for standard SAT Reading Command of Evidence questions. Includes detailed answer explanations and a step-by-step strategy walk-through!
This SAT Reading & Writing drill is tailored for those looking to conquer digital SAT “Command of Evidence” questions.
I've coined a term that I think better describes this question type: Logical Operations: Support (LO:S). To master this challenging question type, dive into my Part 1 of my comprehensive strategy guide on SAT Command of Evidence questions.
The last several Command of Evidence Drills have focused on the more difficult questions. This exercise instead presents a standard question — still challenging, but nothing you can’t handle if you’re familiar with the basic LO:S strategies.
A Preview to the Drill
As I point out in the strategy article, on standard LO:S Questions, the correct answer usually provides empirical evidence for the claim/hypothesis/etc. So, you’ll want to keep that in mind as you’re evaluating the answer choices for this drill. (In case you’re curious - on the more difficult LO:S Questions, the correct answer may instead provide evidence to support one of the premises, thus presenting the need to diagram).
In addition to detailed answer explanations, this drill includes a step-by-step walk-through, showing you exactly how to apply the foundational LO:S strategies to arrive at the correct answer and eliminate the incorrect answers. You’ll also find tips on avoiding common traps and pitfalls, along with a paragraph encapsulating the key takeaways, so you know exactly what to focus on in your next practice session!
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Drill
In an effort to demonstrate the impact of surface texture on heat retention, Dr. Helen Bond conducted a study with her physics class using terracotta pots. The hypothesis was that rougher textures would retain more heat than smoother ones, thus potentially improving the efficiency of passive heating in cooler environments. To test this hypothesis, the class coated terracotta pots with three different finishes: rough, smooth, and semi-rough. They then measured the temperature of each pot after exposing them to sunlight for four hours.
Which finding, if true, would most directly support Dr. Bond’s hypothesis?
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