Barron's Pass Key to the PSAT/ NMSQT

by Green, Sharon Weiner; Wolf, Ira K., Ph.D.

• ISBN13: 9780764147982
• ISBN10: 0764147986
• Edition: 7th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2012-07-01
• Publisher: Barrons Test Prep

Summary

This shorter version of the full-size Barron's PSAT/NMSQTprepares high school students for the preliminary version of the SAT college entrance test. Helpful features include: Two full-length practice tests with all questions answered and explained Subject reviews covering critical reading, math, and writing skills Additional practice questions with answers in all subjects

Table of Contents

Preface	p. v
Acknowledgments	p. vii
PSAT/NMSQT Test Time	p. ix
The PSAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test	p. 1
Some Basic Questions Answered	p. 1
How to Approach the PSAT	p. 5
Test-Taking Tactics	p. 5
Reducing Anxiety	p. 8
Guessing	p. 9
Sample PSAT Questions	p. 13
Critical Reading	p. 13
Mathematics	p. 21
Writing Skills	p. 26
The Sentence Completion Question	p. 33
Tips for Handling Sentence Completion Questions	p. 33
Practice Exercises	p. 40
Answer Key	p. 48
Improving Critical Reading Comprehension	p. 49
Frequently Asked Questions	p. 49
Tips for Handling Critical Reading Questions	p. 50
Practice Exercises	p. 53
Answer Key	p. 66
Building Your Vocabulary	p. 67
PSAT High-Frequency Word List	p. 68
The Mathematics Sections: Strategies, Tips, and Practice	p. 90
An Important Symbol	p. 90
Use of the Calculator	p. 91
Directions for Mathematics Sections	p. 94
Instructions for Grid-in Questions	p. 98
Important Definitions, Facts, Formulas, and Strategies	p. 103
Math Tactics and Strategies	p. 113
Practice Exercises	p. 127
Answer Key	p. 130
Summary of Important Tips and Tactics	p. 130
Improving Written Expression	p. 133
Improving Sentences	p. 133
Identifying Sentence Errors	p. 137
Improving Paragraphs	p. 140
Common Grammar and Usage Errors	p. 141
Practice Exercises	p. 145
Answer Key	p. 155
Answer Explanations	p. 155
Two Practice Tests	p. 162
Practice Test 1	p. 166
Practice Test 2	p. 228
After the PSAT/NMSQT	p. 287
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