Barron's Pass Key to the Psat/Nmsqt,9780764120176

Barron's Pass Key to the Psat/Nmsqt

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ISBN13: 9780764120176
ISBN10: 0764120174
Format: Paperback
Pub. Date: 2003-04-01
Publisher(s): Barrons Educational Series Inc
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Summary

This shorter version of Barron_s full-size PSAT/NMSQT test prep manual offers students two full-length practice exams with all questions answered and explained. It also features subject reviews in verbal reasoning, math reasoning, and writing skills.

Table of Contents

Prefacep. v
Acknowledgmentsp. vi
PSAT/NMSQT Actual Test Timep. vii
The PSAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Testp. 1
Some Basic Questions Answeredp. 1
Sample PSAT Questionsp. 4
Verbal Reasoningp. 4
Mathematical Reasoningp. 13
Writing Skillsp. 22
After the PSAT/NMSQTp. 28
How to Approach the PSAT/NMSQTp. 30
Test-Taking Tacticsp. 30
Reducing Anxietyp. 32
Guessingp. 33
The Sentence Completion Questionp. 36
Tips for Handling Sentence Completion Questionsp. 36
Practice Exercisep. 40
Answer Keyp. 45
The Analogy Questionp. 46
Tips for Handling Analogy Questionsp. 46
Practice Exercisesp. 51
Answer Keyp. 54
Answer Explanationsp. 55
Improving Critical Reading Comprehensionp. 57
Long-Range Strategyp. 57
Tips for Handling Critical Reading Questionsp. 57
Practice Exercisesp. 60
Answer Keyp. 70
Building Your Vocabularyp. 71
PSAT High-Frequency Word Listp. 72
The Mathematics Sections: Strategies, Tips, and Practicep. 92
The Use of Calculators on the PSATp. 92
Memorize Important Facts and Directionsp. 94
An Important Symbolp. 96
Important Definitions, Facts, Formulas, and Strategiesp. 97
General Math Strategiesp. 106
The Multiple-Choice Questionp. 119
The Quantitative Comparison Questionp. 127
The Grid-in Questionp. 139
Summary of Important Tips and Tacticsp. 147
Improving Written Expressionp. 150
Identifying Sentence Errorsp. 150
Improving Sentencesp. 153
Improving Paragraphsp. 157
Common Grammar and Usage Errorsp. 158
Practice Exercisep. 162
Answer Keyp. 174
Answer Explanationsp. 174
Two Model Testsp. 179
Test 1p. 185
Test 2p. 243
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