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\n SAT Practice: Abraham Lincoln \u2014 Diligence & Perseverance\n <\/h2>\n\n

\n Practice SAT Reading and Writing skills using Abraham Lincoln’s story\n from the Diligence & Perseverance in Righteousness Hall<\/strong>.\n <\/p>\n\n

\n Instructions:<\/strong>\n Choose the best answer for each question. Submit your answers to see\n your score and learn from your mistakes.\n <\/div>\n\n
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1. Reading \u2014 Main Idea<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

\n Abraham Lincoln had limited formal education but became a dedicated\n reader and largely educated himself. He studied law independently\n and continued developing his knowledge throughout his early career.\n His experience demonstrates that limited access to formal schooling\n does not necessarily prevent a person from developing significant\n intellectual abilities.\n <\/p>\n\n

Which choice best states the main idea of the passage?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

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2. Reading \u2014 Inference<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

\n Lincoln experienced political defeats before becoming president.\n His unsuccessful campaigns did not end his public career. Instead,\n he continued speaking, studying political issues, and participating\n in public life.\n <\/p>\n\n

Which inference is best supported by the passage?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

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3. Writing \u2014 Transitions<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

\n Lincoln experienced several political defeats during his career.\n ________, he continued developing his political ideas and eventually\n became a major national political figure.\n <\/p>\n\n

Which choice completes the text with the most logical transition?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

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4. Writing \u2014 Rhetorical Synthesis<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

\n A student wants to emphasize how Lincoln’s self-education\n contributed to his later responsibilities.\n <\/p>\n\n

Notes:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

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  • Lincoln had limited formal schooling.<\/li>\n
  • He read extensively on his own.<\/li>\n
  • He studied law independently.<\/li>\n
  • He later served as president during the Civil War.<\/li>\n <\/ul>\n\n

    \n \n Which choice most effectively uses the notes to accomplish the goal?\n <\/strong>\n <\/p>\n\n

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    5. Reading \u2014 Central Idea & Reasoning<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

    \n Diligence and perseverance are related but distinct qualities.\n Diligence involves consistently applying effort to a responsibility,\n while perseverance involves continuing despite obstacles or failure.\n Lincoln’s life provides examples of both qualities.\n <\/p>\n\n

    \n Which statement best expresses the central idea?<\/strong>\n <\/p>\n\n