PSAT Practice Missed and Flagged Questions (Reading and Writing)

"Stanzas" is an 1846 poem by Emily Brontë. Brontë expresses her desire for something beyond the temporal realm: _____

“And leaving busy chase of wealth and learning / For idle dreams of things that cannot be”

The Kaavad storytelling tradition in Rajasthan is a vibrant practice that intertwines art, history, religion, and community identity. At the heart of the Kaavad tradition is the role of the _____ and preserves cultural heritage.

storyteller, who not only entertains but also educates

The Amazon rainforest is often referred to as the "lungs of the Earth" due to its vast production of oxygen. Deforestation, _____ poses a severe threat to this crucial ecosystem and its ability to sustain life.

however,

Byzantine icons, known for their distinctive style and religious symbolism, have been created since the early Christian period. These icons, typically painted on wooden panels using tempera, have played a crucial role in Eastern Orthodox Christian _____ revered for their spiritual and artistic qualities.

worship and have bee

"Growing Gray" is an 1877 poem by Austin Dobson. Dobson touches upon the wisdom and experience gained with age, suggesting that while youth fades, there are valuable aspects of growing older that should be appreciated: _____

“The heart's still sound. Shall ‘cakes and ale’ / Grow rare to youth because we rail / At schoolboy dishes?”