SAT Cross Text Connection Drill

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Cross Text Connections Quiz

Cross Text Connections Quiz

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Based on the texts, how would Michael Williams (Text 2) most likely characterize the conclusion presented in Text 1?Text 1:In a clinical trial led by Dr. Harika, a group of researchers tested the efficacy of a new drug in treating a rare genetic disorder. The study involved 100 patients, and after six months of treatment, the team reported a significant improvement in symptoms for the majority of participants. Based on these results, the researchers concluded that the new drug shows promising potential as a treatment for the genetic disorder.Text 2:Michael Williams and his colleagues have raised some concerns about the conclusion drawn by Dr. Harika's recent work. In a critical review of the study, they pointed out that the research team did not include a control group in their trial. Without a control group, it becomes difficult to determine whether the observed improvements were indeed due to the new drug or could have been a result of other factors. Williams argues that this omission weakens the validity of the conclusion presented by Harika himself.

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Based on the texts, what would Adams (Text 2) say in response to the quotation in Text 1?Text 1:In 1604, Galileo enforced a limitation on potential universes by arguing that “feasible entities are those that do not entail a contradiction.” This declaration influenced how researchers and reviewers have since pondered about substitute conceivable realms or alternate realities, including those that contradict the conditions of our own world. The most prevalent perspective in conceivable-worlds concept links possibility with rational laws.Text 2:Author Douglas Adams has recently demonstrated that the idea of conceivable worlds is sufficiently flexible in the context of literature. For him, readers of literary narratives do not regard logical discrepancies as a reason to abandon an attempt to draw conclusions and, instead, embrace a combination of logic and existential contradiction: “If contradictions are confined to specific areas—to what [might be called] the holes in a Swiss cheese—then it remains possible to make stable inferences for the other areas and to construct a world.”

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Based on the texts, how would the author of Text 2 most likely respond to the researchers’ perspective in Text 1 on the behavior of the chimps removing puzzle feeders from their peers?Text 1:A team of researchers observed a group of chimpanzees in a sanctuary, where they introduced a new type of puzzle feeder to assess problem-solving abilities. While most chimps used the feeder as intended, a few individuals were seen removing the feeders from others in their group. Researchers noted this behavior and suggested it might be a sign of competitiveness, as the chimpanzees attempt to monopolize food. Text 2:When animals engage in removing items from their peers, it can be tempting to attribute this behavior to a deliberate act of interference or disruption. However, it's equally plausible that they are simply intrigued by the object's novelty and are exploring it out of curiosity, leading to its removal. This ambiguity complicates our interpretation of their actions.

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How to solve Cross Text Connection?

Separate Analysis

Read each passage independently first to understand each author's main argument before comparing them.

Find Relationships

Identify whether authors agree, disagree, complement, or contradict each other on specific points.

Evidence Matching

Look for similar topics, themes, or evidence that both authors address to make direct connections.

Why Cross Text Connection matters?

EdisonOS conducted a detailed Bluebook analysis to help tutors design SAT tests mirroring official Bluebook test challenges. Findings show Cross Text Connection represents a fair amount in SAT RW, averaging 3-5 questions making this skill a good to have in your study plan.

Avoid These Mistakes In Cross Text Connection!

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Mixing Information

Students confuse details from one passage with another instead of keeping each author's perspective separate.

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Surface Connections

Many students focus on similar topics rather than analyzing deeper relationships between authors' arguments.

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Assumption Making

Students infer connections that aren't explicitly supported by evidence from both passages.

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Single Focus

Students analyze only one passage thoroughly while skimming the other, missing key comparison points.

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