Can any one send me in comments 5 SAT vocabulary
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So why does vocabulary still matter on the SAT?
...because the new vocabulary questions can be tricky.
Just because the SAT got rid of its sentence completion questions doesn't mean that students won't get directly assessed on word knowledge. The new SAT will feature Words in Context questions that will require students to define words from the reading passages based on their usage within the passage. Although the words will most likely be common "high-utility" words students recognize, they should be prepared to see some not so common definitions as the answer choices. These Words in Context questions may prove tricky to your students since instead of relying on their immediate associations with a word, they will need to analyze the context clues in the passage to see how the author is using the word.
So why does vocabulary still matter on the SAT?
...because words are everywhere — not just in the reading passages.
In addition to just considering the multiple-meaning words being directly assessed for the Words in Context subscore on the SAT, educators should also consider those words that could be standing in the way of student comprehension in regard to other question types on the SAT Reading exam. For example, students may not understand some of the academic vocabulary contained in the SAT's directions, question stems, and answer options. In particular, SAT reading comprehension questions meant to assess a student's understanding of an author's point of view, tone or purpose can end up inadvertently assessing vocabulary knowledge since the answer options are often chock full of challenging words.
How can Vocabulary.com help your students prepare for the vocabulary they will face on the new SAT?
Keeping in mind that wherever students look on the new SAT Reading Test, they may run into unfamiliar words, we have devised a Roadmap to the New SAT. Following the Roadmap will ensure students learn a balanced diet of multiple-meaning words, language of the test words, and words commonly used to capture an author's tone. To get into the nitty gritty of each word type featured on the Roadmap.