SAT Question of the Day Explained – October 7, 2014 – Math, Ratios, Proportions

Today’s SAT question of the day is a math question that’s an excellent example for any test taker to review.  One brother earns 10 dollars for each lawn he mows, while the other brother gets 3 of those dollars for each lawn with which he helps.

In other words, one brother (d) earns 10 dollar per yard, while the other (t) earns 3 dollars per yard.

Whenever you can find a per statement, you know you can make a ratio…and with two related ratios, we can make a proportion.

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SAT Question of the Day Explained – October 5, 2014 – Sentence Completions

Today’s SAT Question of the Day is a two-blank sentence completion:

So that she would not be considered ——- in her actions, the department head made sure that the members of the advisory committee ——- her plans before she started to implement them.

Do any words come to mind for those blanks?  If not, think about what an advisory committee might do… Continue reading

ACT Question of the Day – October 4, 2014 – English, Verbs

Study hard, kids.I don’t often get to explain ACT questions anymore because they recycle so frequently!  Be sure to check the archives (using the links at the top or right) to find ACT tips and strategies.

Today’s question is about the underlined part of sentence 4:

[1] Then a vice president of Westinghouse,
looking for a way to make the transmission of radio
signals more profitable, decided on a two-fold
strategy. […] [4] The plan succeeded
beyond anyone’s expectations.

Is there anything wrong with this sentence?  Let’s take a look.

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SAT Question of the Day Explained – October 2, 2014 – Sentence Completions

noseToday’s SAT Question of the Day is a sentence completion about our sense of smell.  Evidently, “our sense of smell is surprisingly ——- , capable of distinguishing thousands of […] odors.”

Our sense of smell, then, is…good? Nuanced? Very capable?  Any of these predictions should lead you to the correct answer.

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