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• A nticipate
to realize beforehand to foretell on the basis of observation or reason
Based on the context (an observation or reason), anticipate a likely word or words for the blank. A good anticipation is a word or group of words that captures the meaning of the word in the blank (not necessarily the actual word itself). Also be on the lookout for transitions : these words can influence the nature of your anticipation. For now, we can put transitions into two general categories: corresponding and contrast . Here are some examples.
CORRESPONDING
CONTRAST
accordingly because : [the colon] furthermore in fact similarly since therefore
although but conversely despite however nevertheless while yet
She is a consummate expert and performed . Although she is a consummate expert, her performance was
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In the first sentence above, we want our anticipation to correspond with the context clue, which is she is a consummate expert . But in the second sentence, we want our anticipation to contrast with the context clue.
BEST PRACTICES: Use the highlighter!
When taking the SAT in Bluebook 21 , you will see an icon that looks like a highlighter. It will be labeled Highlights & Notes . Click it and highlight 22 the context clues in the sentence.
Because Tony Williams, an instrumental member of Davis’s Second Great Quintet and leader of his own trio Lifetime, paved the way for other artists who, like him, blended elements of jazz with rock and funk, he is considered a of jazz fusion.
A) beneficiary
B) composer
C) Progenitor
D) Soloist
Tony Williams is considered a … ? 23
21 This is not an actual book that is blue but rather the College Board’s testing application. Students use Bluebook to take the digital SAT. 22 The highlighter has different colors too. Or, if you prefer, you may underline instead of highlight text. 23 Don’t look here! Anticipate an answer. Take an informed guess.
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