<p>I went through the January 2009 test and it tested my knowledge of “holism.” (Look it up) I was able to grope my way through the questions but now I’m paranoid that I could encounter something similar on the real deal.</p>
<p>Has anyone seen stuff like this on QAS or non-QAS tests? I remember encountering a question that tested your ability to catch the pun behind “evening” pronounced with two or three syllables. (I enjoy summer evenings/The evening of a rough surface.</p>
<p>Or maybe I don’t read as much as an educated citizen should.</p>
<p>What was the exact question? They sound like hard questions from barrons, not college board questions.</p>
<p>Throughout my SAT preparation I’ve personally encountered 2-3 puns. They are a rarity, but I wouldn’t really worry too much about it. If there is a pun or anything obscure chances are the curve will be more lenient, thus it won’t really affect your score.</p>
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The “evening” question can be found here: <a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/sat-preparation/963164-extreme-cr-help.html[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/sat-preparation/963164-extreme-cr-help.html</a></p>
<p>The Jan 2009 question was from the January 2009 QAS. The two questions were referencing the following line: “For one thing, it tends to be holistic, whereas the impression given by today’s scientists is one of extreme specialization.”</p>
<p>At least now I’ll never forget the meaning of “holism.”</p>