2010 PSAT/NMSQT Practice Test Explanations for Critical Reading: Section 1
19
Critical Reading: Section 1 2010 PSAT/NMSQT Answer Explanations © 2010 The College Board. All Rights Reserved. Critical Reading Question 1 Choice (D) is correct. If Stephen “reduced his workload” and “practiced relaxation techniques,” it would be a sign that he was determined to “alleviate,” or relieve, stress in his daily life. Choice (A) is incorrect. Reducing one‟s “workload” and practicing “relaxation techniques” would most likely be done in an effort to reduce or eliminate stress. It would make little sense to suggest that Stephen had done this merely to “detect,” or discover the presence of, stress in his daily life. Choice (B) is incorrect. To “quantify” something is to express it in numerical terms. Reducing his “workload” and practicing “relaxation techniques” would not help Stephen to quantify stress. More likely, he would have undertaken such actions in an effort to reduce or eliminate stress. Choice (C) is incorrect. To “anticipate” something is to expect it. It makes little sense to suggest that Stephen “reduced his workload” and “practiced relaxation techniques” as a way to anticipate stress. Choice (E) is incorrect. To “perpetuate” something is to cause it to continue indefinitely. It is highly unlikely that Stephen would have “reduced his workload” and “practiced relaxation techniques” in an effort to perpetuat e stress. Such actions are usually done to reduce or eliminate stress. Critical Reading Question 2 Choice (B) is correct. “Versatility” is the ability to do many different things competently. If Perkins appeared in many “different and diverse” roles, it would demonstrate her versatility as an actor. Choice (A) is incorrect. Appearing in many “different and diverse” roles would not demonstrate an actor‟s “inexperience.” Appearing in many different roles would instead suggest a broad range of experience. Choice (C) is incorrect. “Modesty” is freedom from vanity or conceit. Appearing in many different and diverse roles would not necessarily demonstrate Perkins‟ modesty. Choice (D) is incorrect. In this context, “idealism” is the pursuit of high -minded or worthy goals. The sentence indicates only that Perkins appeared in many different and diverse roles. It does not say whether or not she was characterized by idealism. Choice (E) is incorrect. “Timidity” is extreme shyness. It is unlikely that appearing in “many different and diverse roles” would demonstrate Perkins‟ timidity. More likely, it would suggest her confidence or courage.
Transcript of 2010 PSAT/NMSQT Practice Test Explanations for Critical Reading: Section 1
8/12/2019 2010 PSAT/NMSQT Practice Test Explanations for Critical Reading: Section 1
http://slidepdf.com/reader/full/2010-psatnmsqt-practice-test-explanations-for-critical-reading-section-1 1/19
8/12/2019 2010 PSAT/NMSQT Practice Test Explanations for Critical Reading: Section 1
http://slidepdf.com/reader/full/2010-psatnmsqt-practice-test-explanations-for-critical-reading-section-1 2/19
8/12/2019 2010 PSAT/NMSQT Practice Test Explanations for Critical Reading: Section 1
http://slidepdf.com/reader/full/2010-psatnmsqt-practice-test-explanations-for-critical-reading-section-1 3/19
8/12/2019 2010 PSAT/NMSQT Practice Test Explanations for Critical Reading: Section 1
http://slidepdf.com/reader/full/2010-psatnmsqt-practice-test-explanations-for-critical-reading-section-1 4/19
8/12/2019 2010 PSAT/NMSQT Practice Test Explanations for Critical Reading: Section 1
http://slidepdf.com/reader/full/2010-psatnmsqt-practice-test-explanations-for-critical-reading-section-1 5/19
8/12/2019 2010 PSAT/NMSQT Practice Test Explanations for Critical Reading: Section 1
http://slidepdf.com/reader/full/2010-psatnmsqt-practice-test-explanations-for-critical-reading-section-1 6/19
8/12/2019 2010 PSAT/NMSQT Practice Test Explanations for Critical Reading: Section 1
http://slidepdf.com/reader/full/2010-psatnmsqt-practice-test-explanations-for-critical-reading-section-1 7/19
8/12/2019 2010 PSAT/NMSQT Practice Test Explanations for Critical Reading: Section 1
http://slidepdf.com/reader/full/2010-psatnmsqt-practice-test-explanations-for-critical-reading-section-1 8/19
8/12/2019 2010 PSAT/NMSQT Practice Test Explanations for Critical Reading: Section 1
http://slidepdf.com/reader/full/2010-psatnmsqt-practice-test-explanations-for-critical-reading-section-1 9/19
8/12/2019 2010 PSAT/NMSQT Practice Test Explanations for Critical Reading: Section 1
http://slidepdf.com/reader/full/2010-psatnmsqt-practice-test-explanations-for-critical-reading-section-1 10/19
8/12/2019 2010 PSAT/NMSQT Practice Test Explanations for Critical Reading: Section 1
http://slidepdf.com/reader/full/2010-psatnmsqt-practice-test-explanations-for-critical-reading-section-1 11/19
8/12/2019 2010 PSAT/NMSQT Practice Test Explanations for Critical Reading: Section 1
http://slidepdf.com/reader/full/2010-psatnmsqt-practice-test-explanations-for-critical-reading-section-1 12/19
8/12/2019 2010 PSAT/NMSQT Practice Test Explanations for Critical Reading: Section 1
http://slidepdf.com/reader/full/2010-psatnmsqt-practice-test-explanations-for-critical-reading-section-1 13/19
8/12/2019 2010 PSAT/NMSQT Practice Test Explanations for Critical Reading: Section 1
http://slidepdf.com/reader/full/2010-psatnmsqt-practice-test-explanations-for-critical-reading-section-1 14/19
8/12/2019 2010 PSAT/NMSQT Practice Test Explanations for Critical Reading: Section 1
http://slidepdf.com/reader/full/2010-psatnmsqt-practice-test-explanations-for-critical-reading-section-1 15/19
8/12/2019 2010 PSAT/NMSQT Practice Test Explanations for Critical Reading: Section 1
http://slidepdf.com/reader/full/2010-psatnmsqt-practice-test-explanations-for-critical-reading-section-1 16/19
8/12/2019 2010 PSAT/NMSQT Practice Test Explanations for Critical Reading: Section 1
http://slidepdf.com/reader/full/2010-psatnmsqt-practice-test-explanations-for-critical-reading-section-1 17/19
8/12/2019 2010 PSAT/NMSQT Practice Test Explanations for Critical Reading: Section 1
http://slidepdf.com/reader/full/2010-psatnmsqt-practice-test-explanations-for-critical-reading-section-1 18/19
8/12/2019 2010 PSAT/NMSQT Practice Test Explanations for Critical Reading: Section 1
http://slidepdf.com/reader/full/2010-psatnmsqt-practice-test-explanations-for-critical-reading-section-1 19/19
