SAT August 2024 Digital SAT Reading and English Predictions | What will be on August 2024 SAT exam?

[@varunOMG]

Your videos are really helpful!!! Could you please also make a video about those hard reading questions with graphs.

[@epicexamprep]

Yes! Actually, I had multiple requests for this question type, so will be making one soon! =)

[@bennoarchimboldi6245]

Phenomenal video. It's so sad that not many students will watch it just because it's too long.

[@epicexamprep]

Thank you! I know it is long! Hopefully more people watch it all the way through! =)

[@nargiznasyr7259]

Thank you for the video! Hello from Kazakhstan 🇰🇿

[@epicexamprep]

You're welcome! and Hello! =)

[@biscuitbutb4106]

10:24 isn't the answer D because you can't put any punctuation between the designation/title of the person and their name? I think that would be a better explanation for option D.

[@epicexamprep]

Hello! I see what you are saying but the key issue being tested in this question is the proper use of punctuation to indicate non-essential information, rather than a rule specifically about names and titles. The phrase "claims dendrochronologist Valerie Trouet" is non-essential information, meaning the sentence would still be grammatically complete if this phrase were removed. Because it is non-essential, it should be enclosed in punctuation marks (in this case commas) that clearly set it off from the rest of the sentence. If you remove "claims dendrochronologist Valerie Trouet," the sentence still makes sense: "With four millennia of climate data in its tree rings, a single tree like this can tell the history of the world." Since the phrase is non-essential, it can be correctly punctuated with a pair of commas, dashes, or parentheses. In this case, the commas before "claims" and after "Trouet" are already correctly setting off the non-essential information, so we don't need any additional punctuation after "dendrochronologist." The confusion about names and titles comes from a different, though related, rule that applies when determining if names and titles themselves are essential or non-essential. In this case, the emphasis is not on whether to punctuate around a title/name but rather on correctly identifying and punctuating a non-essential clause. Hope that helps! =)

[@musicalpotato2002-c1z]

for the question at 13:50, Can you explain why C is wrong because the phrase (lawyer and cycling advocate is non-essential and therefore can be removed). Option C does this through Moreover, lawyer and cycling advocate, Ernesto...... I think this is right because the lawyer description can be removed and it still makes sense- Moreover, Ernesto ..... You eliminated C right away because you said there was only one comma and no others near but there is a comma next to moreover that I think can be used.

[@epicexamprep]

I see where you're coming from with the idea that 'lawyer and cycling advocate' might seem non-essential. However, in this particular case, the phrase 'lawyer and cycling advocate' directly identifies Ernesto Hernandez-Lopez, providing essential context about who he is. This means the phrase is essential, and therefore, we don’t use commas to separate it from the name. The comma after "Moreover" is used to separate the transition word from the main clause and is not related to the assessment of whether a clause is essential or non-essential. So, when assessing whether a clause is essential or non-essential, you would look at the information that comes after the transition word and not the comma immediately following the transition word itself. This is always true on the SAT! Does this answer your question? I hope so! =)

[@JoesExperience-yq2mv]

so good !!! thank you for a video

[@epicexamprep]

Thank you!! Hope it helps you! =) =)

[@sanjanacm5082]

Hi! It’s been a while. How are you? I’ve been eagerly awaiting your videos, and this one was as helpful as your previous August SAT prediction video. Thanks for sharing this content. I hope you’ll post more videos like this before the August SAT!😊

[@epicexamprep]

Yes! I will! I am glad you found it helpful. Thank you for watching =)

[@NihadFarajov]

Hello,again.Could you please also make some videos abou words in context and main idea .they are so helpful .😊

[@epicexamprep]

Noted! I will add to my "to-do" list =)

[@oljzzaluadin774]

thanks for these types of video, they really help us to practice more and identify our main weaknesses. is there any recent list or book of the most common and transitional words (meaning and synonyms) for sat? I would be grateful if you share with one of them!

[@epicexamprep]

Yes! Please fill out the request form in the information area of this video, and I can email you a copy. =)

[@aarya-cy4ws]

hey, love ur videos! any chance you could possibly do a video on logical reasoning and supporting/weakening claims?

[@epicexamprep]

Yes! It is on my to-do list! Stay tuned 😎

[@jasleenkaur9134]

THANK YOU SO MUCH YOUR SAVING MY SCORE

[@epicexamprep]

You're welcome! Hope it does help boost your score! =)

[@cricketwithjawad152]

I always smile: when you say wasn't that amazing.

[@epicexamprep]

😁 But wasn't it amazing!? 😆😊

[@cricketwithjawad152]

@@epicexamprep yes it was 😂.

[@okay8635]

Thank you very much for your hard work and research

[@epicexamprep]

Of course! It is my pleasure! =)

[@胡泽睿]

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[@epicexamprep]

You're very welcome!! 😊

[@Baddie8901]

36:09 Please how exactly is this Granted? A detailed explanation please

[@epicexamprep]

Yes sure! Here’s why "Granted" is the correct choice: The first sentence emphasizes how Modernista architects were inspired by nature in their designs. The second sentence introduces a specific example (the wavy exterior wall and botanical window dressings) and acknowledges that, despite being nature-inspired, these elements are not literally natural (e.g., they cannot grow in a forest). The word "Granted" serves to admit this exception or limitation while still reinforcing the overall idea. It's essentially saying, "Yes, it's true that these architectural elements can't actually grow in a forest, but that doesn't detract from the fact that they are inspired by nature." The other options do not fit as well: "Similarly" suggests a comparison, which doesn't make sense here. "Furthermore" adds information, but the sentence is more about acknowledging an exception rather than adding a new point. "Thus" implies a conclusion, which isn't the purpose of this sentence. Therefore, Granted is correct! Hope this helps! =) =)

[@veeragarwal1489]

Very helpful, thanks ❤

[@epicexamprep]

You're welcome! Glad it was helpful! =)

[@marveledits-avengersfan432]

Thank you so much!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@epicexamprep]

You're welcome! =)

[@dray839]

Tysm for the questions they were hard. I would really appreciate it if you could tell me where i can get more hard questions like the ones on your video once again thank you.

[@AcceptAbbey]

58:46 I believe the answer to this question should be B. I understand this passage like this: a hypothesis -> a contradictory evidence appears -> answer: that hypothesis is not accurate/not enough. The problem I have with choice C is that the text didn't mention any previous findings that support the hypothesis. In fact, the presented finding contradicts and isn't consistent with the hypothesis. A is wrong because of the word "most", the finding just found several. D is kind of out of scope because we're trying to answer if moths emit these pulses to save metabolic costs or not.

[@epicexamprep]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts! I appreciate how carefully you've analyzed the passage and the options-it's clear you're really thinking critically about this. I see where you're coming from with Option B, especially if you interpret the findings as contradicting the hypothesis. However, here's why I would still say Option C is the correct choice: The passage presents a hypothesis that moths might emit ultrasonic pulses because it's less metabolically costly than producing noxious chemicals. The findings by Homziak et al. suggest that some moths emitting these pulses are also unpalatable to bats. This doesn't contradict the hypothesis; rather, it shows that these traits can coexist. Option C correctly captures this by suggesting that disrupting echolocation and being unpalatable are not mutually exclusive. It acknowledges that the situation is more complex but doesn't dismiss the original hypothesis. My reasoning for discarding B is that you mentioned that the findings contradict the hypothesis. However, the passage doesn’t present them as contradictory. Instead, it suggests that moths can possess both defensive traits. The study doesn’t argue that ultrasonic pulses aren’t a lower-cost alternative; it just reveals that some moths have developed both strategies. Thus, for that reasoning.. Option B incorrectly suggests that the hypothesis is inaccurate or incomplete, but the study doesn’t disprove it-just shows that multiple defenses can coexist. What do you think? Thanks for questioning and sharing your thoughts!! =)

[@AcceptAbbey]

​@@epicexamprep Thanks for explaining 🥰! Here are my thoughts: "The passage presents a hypothesis that moths might emit ultrasonic pulses because it's less metabolically costly than producing noxious chemicals. The findings by Homziak et al. suggest that some moths emitting these pulses are also unpalatable to bats." If moths really emit pulses because it's less costly than chemicals, they wouldn't ALSO produce chemicals that make them unpalatable. This suggests they must have done it for another reason or at least, the reason in the hypothesis is not enough. I think this finding is not consistent with the hypothesis, that's why I wouldn't choose C. I do think that the second phrase of option C: both traits can coexist is true though. I don't think option B disproves the hypothesis completely. It's saying that the hypothesis LIKELY does not account for all instances of the trait, which is true. Because if the hypothesis is 100% correct, the moths wouldn't use both strategies, which will be more metabolically costly than using only the pulses.

[@dylanmichael1734]

I agree with​ @trongbuctranhcuaanh540 because the text never mentions a hypothesis about the low metabolic cost of producing noxious chemicals. In fact, the only hypothesis given to us in the text emphasizes a higher metabolic cost to produce chemicals than to emit ultrasonic pulses. In addition, what previous findings are discussed in the text supporting this hypothesis?

[@DuyPham-kz8zw]

I think it is B

[@Ctxpit]

Could you please specify if you are getting these questions from the official practice tests? Thanks!

[@irmakaygunoglu]

Is it possible to access the pdf of this video and the math prediction video? Thank you very much for the video.

[@epicexamprep]

Thank you! Not at this time...just the video for now! :-o

[@oyeitsmilangaming7386]

Plz ! Don’t disappear yar . Where you went suddenly . Keep uploading . Our dreams depend on you 🥹

[@epicexamprep]

Yes! I will keep uploading =)

[@oyeitsmilangaming7386]

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[@kkcreation5413]

mam your video is so helpful keep uploading other videos also 😍😍😍

[@epicexamprep]

Thank you! So happy that it helped =)

[@CHETNASHARMA-h9p]

I have few q.Could you please help me with the answers.I got confused since my prediction and gpt's prediction differed and I really couldn't find the accurate ans. Here are 3 q's: 19. Sociologist Todd Gitlin co-opted the term "recombinant," normally used in reference to genetic engineering, to describe serialized television shows of the 1980s. Gitlin's use of the term referenced TV studios' practice of repackaging successful narrative formulas as new _____ even shows that varied only slightly from other shows still attracted sizeable audiences. Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English? A. content, in that era, B. content in that era, C. content, in that era D. content; in that era, 20. Jeffery Renard Allen's short essay on "backwall," a word referring to the cliff at the head of a glacier-carved valley, is included in the collection Home Ground: A Guide to the American Landscape. The book wasn't written solely by _____other authors, such as Carolyn Servid and Barry Lopez, also contributed essays. Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English? A. Allen; however, B. Allen, however; C. Allen. However, D. Allen, however, 27. While researching a topic, a student has taken the following notes: ● The Mohs scale of mineral hardness is a ten-point scale that orders minerals by hardness based on their ability to scratch other minerals. ● Minerals with larger numbers are harder than minerals with smaller numbers and can leave visible scratches on them. ● Minerals with smaller numbers are softer than minerals with larger numbers and cannot leave visible scratches on them. ● The mineral calcite has a Mohs scale number of 3. ● The mineral apatite has a Mohs scale number of 5. ● The mineral corundum has a Mohs scale number of 9 The student wants to make a generalization about minerals. Which choice most effectively uses relevant information from the notes to accomplish this goal? A. Based on their Mohs scale numbers, corundum (9) is harder than apatite (5), and apatite is harder than calcite (3). B. Corundum can leave visible scratches on calcite, which is why corundum has a higher number than calcite on the Mohs scale of mineral hardness. C. Any mineral with a Mohs number of 9, like corundum, can scratch a mineral with a Mohs number of 5, like apatite.

[@epicexamprep]

Hello! ChatGPT cannot be trusted when it comes to English grammar (at least not at the time of this post hah)...okay, so 19. Sociologist Todd Gitlin co-opted the term "recombinant," normally used in reference to genetic engineering, to describe serialized television shows of the 1980s. Gitlin's use of the term referenced TV studios' practice of repackaging successful narrative formulas as new ___ even shows that varied only slightly from other shows still attracted sizeable audiences. Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English? A. content, in that era, B. content in that era, C. content, in that era D. content; in that era, This is D. These would be 2 complete sentences: Gitlin's use of the term referenced TV studios' practice of repackaging successful narrative formulas as new content ; in that era, even shows that varied only slightly from other shows still attracted sizeable audiences. 20. Jeffery Renard Allen's short essay on "backwall," a word referring to the cliff at the head of a glacier-carved valley, is included in the collection Home Ground: A Guide to the American Landscape. The book wasn't written solely by _____other authors, such as Carolyn Servid and Barry Lopez, also contributed essays. Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English? A. Allen; however, B. Allen, however; C. Allen. However, D. Allen, however, This choice is B. It is talking about the book (Home Ground) mentioned in the previous sentence, so the contrast belongs in second sentence (like option B makes it). The option you wrote to your third question is incomplete (it is missing D)...However, no worries...I know this question: While researching a topic, a student has taken the following notes: ●The Mohs scale of mineral hardness is a ten-point scale that orders minerals by hardness based on their ability to scratch other minerals. ●Minerals with larger numbers are harder than minerals with smaller numbers and can leave visible scratches on them. ●Minerals with smaller numbers are softer than minerals with larger numbers and cannot leave visible scratches on them. ●The mineral calcite has a Mohs scale number of 3. ●The mineral apatite has a Mohs scale number of 5. ●The mineral corundum has a Mohs scale number of 9. The student wants to make a generalization about minerals. Which choice most effectively uses relevant information from the notes to accomplish this goal? A. A mineral with a Mohs number of 6, like orthoclase, is harder than one with a Mohs number of 3, like calcite. B. Topaz can leave visible scratches on calcite, which means that topaz is harder than calcite. C. Topaz can leave visible scratches on orthoclase, which is why topaz has a higher number than orthoclase on the Mohs scale of mineral hardness. D. The Mohs scale of mineral hardness can be used to order minerals, like calcite and topaz, by their ability to scratch other minerals. It would be option D. A, B, and C are all citing specific instanced. Option D makes a general statement about how the Mohs scale can be used to order minerals by their ability to scratch others, aligning with the student's goal. Hope this helps! =)

[@CHETNASHARMA-h9p]

@@epicexamprep Thank you so much! I have a PDF of the October Series questions. I’ve attempted to answer them, but I'm unsure about the correct answers. I tried entering each question and answer into GPT to verify my responses, but it often gives incorrect answers. It's also very time-consuming to type out each module's questions. If you have the time, could you please check your email and provide the answers?

[@NihadFarajov]

Awesome❤

[@epicexamprep]

Glad you think so! =) =)

[@Truth242]

More reading practice and super hard problems please?

[@epicexamprep]

Sure! Any specific question types that you struggle with?

[@Ctxpit]

Does anyone know if these problems come from another source? I wouldn’t want to spoil other resources watching this great video!

[@epicexamprep]

What do you mean by another source? They are inspired by past official SAT questions =)

[@Ctxpit]

@@epicexamprep some creators use questions in their videos that come from the official question bank or practice tests. Thank you for making this video with unique question!

[@user-cm9wy8zw2f]

thanks for the video! how difficult would you rate the questions on the video?

[@epicexamprep]

They are mainly the questions that you would see in Module 2 (the more difficult module 2) =)

[@rose-wd1zh]

Did you write these questions? They are so intense and hard, I got scarred lol. Especially the inferences ones.

[@epicexamprep]

Inspired by the hard inferences from past exams! (They would appear in the harder module 2 of Reading and Writing) =) =)

[@TarekAziz-t7j]

Hello, I'm Tarek From Bangladesh ❤❤❤❤

[@epicexamprep]

Hi Tarek! Nice to meet you =)

[@kshock2646]

Are these questions real previous SAT questions, or bluebook ones, or ones you came up with on your own? Should I expect this difficulty on the real exam?

[@epicexamprep]

You should expect this level difficulty on the exam! =)

[@rashijoshi6847]

Can anyone suggest me how I can improve my reading and writing part

[@epicexamprep]

First, watch all my videos related to the English section Then I would recommend that you 1. Understand the Test Format Familiarize yourself with the types of questions in the reading and writing sections. Knowing what to expect can help reduce anxiety and increase efficiency during the test. 2. Build a Strong Vocabulary Read regularly: Make it a habit to read a variety of texts, such as fiction, non-fiction, articles, and essays. The more you read, the more you’ll encounter different words and sentence structures. Use vocabulary apps. Personally, I am a fan of this app: www.tyrannosaurusprep.com/sat.html Contextual learning: Pay attention to how words are used in context, not just their definitions. 3. Practice Active Reading Annotate as you read: Practice underlining or highlighting key points in passages and jotting down notes. This helps with retaining information and understanding the structure of the text. Summarize: After reading a passage, try to summarize it in your own words. This reinforces comprehension and helps you recall main ideas. Answer practice questions: Use resources such as the CollegeBoard Questions bank or Khan Academy to practice answering reading comprehension questions. Focus on understanding why an answer is correct or incorrect. 4. Improve Writing Mechanics Grammar and Usage: Make sure you understand basic grammar rules, including subject-verb agreement, punctuation, sentence structure, and verb tenses. The SAT often tests these concepts. 5. Take Practice Tests Simulate the test environment: Take full-length, timed practice tests to get used to the pacing and pressure of the actual test. Review your answers: After completing practice tests, thoroughly review your incorrect answers to understand your mistakes. Use official SAT practice resources: The College Board offers practice tests and questions that are most reflective of the actual test. Use these to your advantage. 6. Learn Time Management Pacing: Work on managing your time effectively during the test. Don’t spend too much time on any one question; it’s better to move on and come back if you have time. Skip and return: If a question is taking too long, flag it and return later if time permits. This strategy ensures you answer the easier questions first. 7. Stay Consistent Daily practice: Dedicate time every day to practice reading and writing, even if it’s just 30 minutes. Consistency is key to improvement. Set goals: Break down your study sessions into manageable goals, such as mastering a particular grammar rule or improving your reading speed. 8. Use Quality Resources Books: Consider using prep books from trusted sources like The College Board. Online platforms: Khan Academy offers free, high-quality SAT practice materials that are especially helpful for the Digital SAT. 9. Stay Positive and Patient Mindset: Improving reading and writing skills takes time and effort. Stay positive and patient with yourself as you progress. Celebrate small victories: Acknowledge improvements, even small ones, as they add up over time. Hope this helps =)

[@sushilachalise155]

August SAT test takers have you received any confirmation mail where you have to respond that you are ready to take test plz reply. I haven't received such mail so i am scared

[@epicexamprep]

I believe if you log in to the BlueBook app with your collegeboard account, you should see all the information (including admission ticket) there!

[@pl77613]

is her predictions usually accurate?

[@epicexamprep]

I've been told yes! But interested in what other students think too! 😎

[@AmeliaFernándezRodríguez]

@epicexamprep Did you actually take the August 2024 DSAT?

[@epicexamprep]

Is the question will I? Yes, I will 😎