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9780764126499

Barron's How to Prepare for the PSAT/NMSQT: PSAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test

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  • ISBN13:

    9780764126499

  • ISBN10:

    0764126490

  • Edition: 12th
  • Format: Paperback
  • Copyright: 2004-07-15
  • Publisher: Barrons Test Prep
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Summary

This updated manual reflects the substantial changes in the Preliminary SAT and the National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test, effective October 2004. The book presents one diagnostic test and 6 full-length practice tests that reflect the actual test in subject matter, length, and degree of difficulty. All questions are answered and explained. The authors present updated subject reviews in verbal reasoning, math reasoning, and writing skills.

Table of Contents

Preface v
Acknowledgments vi
PART ONE INTRODUCTION
The PSAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test
3(18)
Some Basic Questions Answered
3(3)
Sample PSAT Questions
6(14)
After the PSAT/NMSQT
20(1)
How to Approach the PSAT/NMSQT
21(8)
Test-Taking Tactics
21(1)
Reducing Anxiety
22(1)
Guessing
23(6)
PART TWO DIAGNOSE YOUR PROBLEM
A Diagnostic Test
29(38)
Examination
33(21)
Answer Key and Explanations
54(13)
PART THREE CRITICAL READING
The Sentence Completion Question
67(11)
Tips for Handling Sentence Completion Questions
67(3)
Sentence Completion Exercises
70(8)
Improving Critical Reading Comprehension
78(28)
Long-Range Strategy
78(1)
Tips for Handling Critical Reading Questions
78(13)
Practice Reading Exercises
91(15)
Building Your Vocabulary
106(69)
Long-Range Strategy
106(1)
PSAT High-Frequency Word List
107(2)
Basic Word List
109(48)
Basic Word Parts
157(18)
PART FOUR MATHEMATICAL REASONING
Introduction to the Mathematics Sections
175(7)
Tactics and Strategies
182(12)
Review of PSAT Mathematics
194(87)
Basic Arithmetic Concepts
194(9)
Fractions and Decimals
203(5)
Percents
208(4)
Ratios and Proportions
212(4)
Averages
216(3)
Polynomials
219(5)
Solving Equations and Inequalities
224(5)
Word Problems
229(4)
Lines and Angles
233(4)
Triangles
237(7)
Quadrilaterals
244(6)
Circles
250(5)
Solid Geometry
255(4)
Coordinate Geometry
259(6)
Basic Probability
265(3)
Sequences
268(3)
Interpretation of Data
271(10)
PART FIVE WRITING SKILLS
Improving Written Expression
281(20)
Tips for Handling Identifying Sentence Error Questions
281(2)
Tips for Handling Improving Sentence Questions
283(3)
Tips for Handling Improving Paragraph Questions
286(1)
Common Grammar and Usage Errors
286(3)
Practice Exercises
289(12)
PART SIX TEST YOURSELF
Six Model Tests
301(2)
Test A
303(32)
Test B
335(34)
Test C
369(32)
Test D
401(34)
Test E
435(34)
Test F
469

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