ACT & SAT Vocabulary In Context Drill Set 1
10 expertly designed practice questions to help you ace ACT and SAT Vocabulary Questions. Includes detailed explanations for all correct and incorrect answers.
Mastering Vocabulary In Context Questions: Your Key to SAT/ACT Success
Welcome to the first in a series of ACT and SAT Vocabulary In Context Drill Sets! As a seasoned test prep professional, I know how pivotal this question type is for achieving high scores on the digital SAT Reading and Writing section, as well as on the English and Reading sections of the ACT.
Why Study Vocabulary In Context?
Words In Context questions are the most prevalent in the reading portion of the Digital SAT’s Reading and Writing section. They’re also common on the ACT. Mastering these questions can make a substantial difference in your overall score.
Maximizing Your Drill Experience
Before diving into these drills, I highly recommend you read my article, “Walker Prep's Guide to Mastering SAT Vocabulary In Context Questions.” It will equip you with the correct tactics for tackling these questions, ensuring you get the most out of this and upcoming drill sets.
Applicability Across Exams
While these drills are designed to mimic the basic format of Words In Context Questions as presented on the digital SAT, their usefulness extends to the ACT. The fundamental skills needed to tackle these questions are the same for both tests.
Ongoing Learning Opportunities
This is only the first drill set for this crucial question type. Stay tuned for more drill sets designed to help you continue honing your Words In Context skills.
Learning Through Explanation
I strongly encourage you to read through all of the answer explanations, even for the questions you answered correctly. These explanations delve into how the strategies are applied, with a special focus on using context clues. Additionally, they are a valuable resource for studying vocabulary that could appear on the SAT or ACT.
In this article, you’ll find:
Ten expertly-designed Words In Context drills to help you increase your score on the dSAT or ACT.
Detailed explanations for all correct and incorrect answers to demonstrate exactly how to apply Walker Prep’s proven tactics.
Key Context Clues are specified for each drill. These demonstrate exactly how to employ the crucial tactic of contextual analysis in a variety of situations.
Dive in, and remember, practice makes perfect!
Drill 1
Passage: "In a rapidly changing world, the need for adaptability and flexibility is ______. For instance, employees who continuously update their skills and embrace change are more likely to thrive during periods of industry upheaval due to technological advances."
Which choice completes the text with the most logical and precise word or phrase?
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