This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Grammar > Test Prep > Sat > Sat Reading – Quiz 10 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Sat Reading Quiz 10 (60 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. LINE 83 "RANGE" MEANS A) B. B) D. C) A. D) C. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) B. 2. Reading Question #36 A) A. B) B. C) C. D) D. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) C. 3. What should be your first step in any reading passage? A) Skim over the entire passage. B) Annotate the whole passage. C) Read the blurb. D) Read the questions. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Read the blurb. 4. Known by having a direct perception of truth, fact, etc. A) Intuitive. B) Whereby. C) Calibrate. D) Theoretical. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Intuitive. 5. Rydra Wong, the protagonist of Samuel R. Delany's 1966 novel Babel-17, is a poet, an occupation which, in Delany's work, is not ..... nearly a dozen of the characters that populate his novels are poets or writers. Which choice completes the text with the most logical and precise word or phrase? A) Infallible. B) Atypical. C) Lucrative. D) Tedious. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Atypical. 6. Reading Question #1 A) B. B) A. C) C. D) D. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) A. 7. What is the best approach to take when you encounter a difficult passage in the SAT Reading section? A) Skip it and move on. B) Read the questions first, then the passage. C) Read the passage multiple times. D) Guess the answers. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Read the questions first, then the passage. 8. 32) To make this paragraph most logical, sentence 2 should be placed A) B. B) D. C) A. D) C. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) D. 9. The author implies that the living should: A) Avoid future conflict. B) Replace the government. C) Continue the work begun by the fallen soldiers. D) Criticize political leaders. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Continue the work begun by the fallen soldiers. 10. The word enigmatic means A) Useable. B) Crazy. C) Mystifying. D) Ordinatry. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Mystifying. 11. Besides reading texts from the Great Global Conservation, a student should read articles from which popular journal. A) The Atlantic. B) National Geographic. C) Smithsonian. D) All of them. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) All of them. 12. Which of the following is NOT one of the skills you will be asked to do on the SAT Reading test. A) Interpret data on informational graphics. B) Draw conclusions. C) Use evidence. D) Skim and scan passages. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Skim and scan passages. 13. In the given passage, what does the word 'altruistic' mean in the context? A) Selfless. B) Selfish. C) Greedy. D) Narcissistic. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Selfless. 14. How many genres / types of passages are there on the test? A) 2. B) 3. C) 4. D) 1. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) 3. 15. It has long been thought that humans first crossed a land bridge into the Americas approximately 13, 000 years ago ..... based on radiocarbon dating of samples uncovered in Mexico, a research team recently suggested that humans may have arrived more than 30, 000 years ago-much earlier than previously thought. Which choice completes the text with the most logical transition? A) In conclusion,. B) However,. C) Similarly,. D) As a result,. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) However,. 16. This SAT sub-test measures how well you can read, analyze, and write about a passage. A) Essay Test. B) Math Test. C) Reading Test. D) Writing and Language Test. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Essay Test. 17. American abstract artist Richard ..... his installations to make passersby keenly aware of how one's movements are affected by the physical features of one's environment, assembles large-scale steel plates into sculptures that dominate the outdoor spaces they occupy. Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English? A) Serra, intending. B) Serra is intending. C) Serra, intends. D) Serra intends. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Serra, intending. 18. Which of the following text structures is most effective for explaining the steps in a scientific experiment? A) Cause and effect. B) Problem and solution. C) Chronological order. D) Compare and contrast. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Chronological order. 19. Which strategy is NOT mentioned as a key strategy for success? A) Practice active reading techniques. B) Memorize vocabulary lists. C) Focus on evidence-based answers. D) Review paired passages together. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Memorize vocabulary lists. 20. The author includes the information in lines 24-26 most likely to A) Validate the significance of the freshwater reserve discovery. B) Stress that freshwater reserves are not a new discovery. C) Reveal how little scientists know about freshwater. D) Challenge the claim that freshwater is limited. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Validate the significance of the freshwater reserve discovery. 21. The word perpetual means A) Disgusting. B) One time. C) Occurring frequently. D) Late. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Occurring frequently. 22. According to the passage, the word "arcane" means: A) Well-known and understood by many. B) Hidden or known only by a few. C) Outdated and irrelevant. D) Easy to learn and remember. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Hidden or known only by a few. 23. As used in line 52, "intense" most nearly means A) Concentrated. B) Emotional. C) Determined. D) Brilliant. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Concentrated. 24. Which choice best supports the claim that increased political openness is a widespread, global trend? A) Line 23 ( "What transformation" ). B) Lines 26-27 ( "Poor standing" ). C) Lines 41-42 ( "In today's exploded" ). D) Lines 56-59 ( "According all" ). Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Line 23 ( "What transformation" ). 25. Lynn watch in astonishments as her coworkers ..... the credit for her brilliant work in the project. A) Antihesis. B) Antipathy. C) Apathy. D) Alias. E) Arrogate. Show Answer Correct Answer: E) Arrogate. 26. What type of passage is least likely to appear in the SAT Reading section? A) Scientific article. B) Historical document. C) Personal diary entry. D) Fictional narrative. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Personal diary entry. 27. What is the main purpose of using figurative language in literary texts? A) To provide exact, literal meanings. B) To make descriptions more vivid and imaginative for the reader. C) To confuse the reader. D) To organize information chronologically. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To make descriptions more vivid and imaginative for the reader. 28. O2 Arena, an award-winning science fiction story by Nigerian author Oghenechovwe Donald Ekpeki, takes place in an alternate version of Nigeria where breathable air is a rare commodity that is owned and sold by companies ..... people must purchase it with currency called O2 credits. Which choice completes the text with the most logical transition? A) In any case,. B) Nevertheless,. C) Earlier,. D) As a result,. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) As a result,. 29. What is the best approach to take when you encounter a difficult word in an SAT Reading passage? A) Skip the word and move on. B) Guess the meaning based on context. C) Look it up in a dictionary. D) Ask the proctor for help. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Guess the meaning based on context. 30. As used in line 20, "elemental" most nearly means A) Essential. B) Partial. C) Inner. D) Chemical. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Essential. 31. French philosopher Rene Descartes doubted whether he could prove his own existence. Eventually, he found proof in his famous phrase "I think, therefore I am." The ..... complexity:only those who exist would be able to ponder their existence. A) Phrases simplicity masks their. B) Phrases' simplicity masks its. C) Phrase's simplicity masks its. D) Phrase's simplicity masks their. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Phrase's simplicity masks its. 32. How can the mood of a setting influence a story? A) It can determine the plot twists and turns. B) It can shape the reader's emotional response and influence the characters' actions and the overall tone of the narrative. C) It has no effect on the story's outcome. D) It only affects the dialogue between characters. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) It can shape the reader's emotional response and influence the characters' actions and the overall tone of the narrative. 33. What is the synonym for 'exemplary' in the sentence:'His exemplary leadership skills inspired his team'? A) Outstanding. B) Exceptional. C) Praiseworthy. D) Commendable. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Outstanding. 34. Sometimes the author will directly state the main point in the passage, most often in the introduction or beginning of the second paragraph, and then again for emphasis at the end (in the conclusion). A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 35. What is the best way to improve your vocabulary for the 'Words in Context' questions on the SAT? A) Practicing mental math. B) Reading novels and newspapers. C) Memorizing word lists and using flashcards. D) Using speed reading apps. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Memorizing word lists and using flashcards. 36. Reading Question #5 A) D. B) C. C) A. D) B. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) A. 37. Which of the following is NOT recommended to bring to the testing center? A) A fully charged testing device. B) A face covering (if required). C) A mobile phone with an audible alarm. D) A drink and snacks for the break. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) A mobile phone with an audible alarm. 38. In Passage 1, Beecher implies that women's effect on public life is largely A) Overlooked, because few men are interested in women's thoughts about politics. B) Indirect, because women exert their influence within the home and family life. C) Unnecessary, because men are able to govern society themselves. D) Symbolic, because women tend to be more idealistic about politics than men are. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Indirect, because women exert their influence within the home and family life. 39. What is the purpose of big-picture/main idea questions? A) To identify the central point of a passage. B) To infer logical conclusions. C) To test vocabulary understanding. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) To identify the central point of a passage. 40. About how long do you have to spend on each question? A) 1:15 min. B) 1:00 min. C) 1:10 min. D) 1:30 min. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) 1:15 min. 41. What evidences does Chart 2 provide to support 1964 as the year the Anthropocene epoch was born? A) Scientists discovered plant fossils that contain traces of radioisotopes from atomic bombs. B) Levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere spiked sharply. C) Meteor impacts were so intense that they were felt around the world. D) A rise in traces of radioisotopes from atomic bomb testing was found in sediments. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) A rise in traces of radioisotopes from atomic bomb testing was found in sediments. 42. As used in line 10, "emerging" most nearly means A) Rapidly changing. B) Becoming prominent. C) Poor. D) Global. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Becoming prominent. 43. Identify a synonym for the word 'ephemeral' in the sentence:'The beauty of the cherry blossoms is ephemeral'. A) Everlasting. B) Enduring. C) Permanent. D) Fleeting. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Fleeting. 44. The "he" or "she" point of view is called: A) 2nd Person. B) 1st Person. C) Omniscient. D) 3rd Person. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) 3rd Person. 45. Define 'rhetorical synthesis' in writing. A) A method of summarizing a single source to support an argument. B) Combining various sources and viewpoints to create a cohesive argument or narrative. C) A technique for analyzing the structure of a single text. D) The process of editing and revising a written work for clarity. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Combining various sources and viewpoints to create a cohesive argument or narrative. 46. Von Senden's claims that most patients had no idea of space whatsoever" is supported mainly by A) Complex data from scientific experiments. B) Stories from patients' families. C) General statements about sight and space. D) Examples of people who had undergone cataract surgery. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Examples of people who had undergone cataract surgery. 47. True or False. The multiple choice questions no not follow any order according to the passage. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 48. True or False? References to concepts outside of the passage is a common wrong answer choice. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 49. Which choice provides the best support for the answer to question 18 A) Lines 18-24 ("After the operation touch of his hands"). B) Lines 34-37 (" The girl kinds of brightness'). C) Lines 38-41 ("I asked the patient distinguish objects"). D) Lines 43-49 ("When a newly sighted girl would look flat"). Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Lines 18-24 ("After the operation touch of his hands"). 50. What is the typical length of a passage in the SAT Reading section? A) 100-150 words. B) 500-750 words. C) 200-250 words. D) 1000-1200 words. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) 500-750 words. 51. Former astronaut Ellen Ochoa says that although she doesn't have a definite idea of when it might happen, she ..... that humans will someday need to be able to live in other environments than those found on Earth. This conjecture informs her interest in future research missions to the moon. Which choice completes the text with the most logical and precise word or phrase? A) Demands. B) Speculates. C) Doubts. D) Establishes. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Speculates. 52. In Christopher's ..... family, ..... begunover dinner frequently carried over for days. A) Abstemious accusations. B) Assiduous conversations. C) Irreverent rituals. D) Garrulous doubts. E) Contentious arguments. Show Answer Correct Answer: E) Contentious arguments. 53. Which of the following best represents nonverbal communication? A) Writing an email. B) Making a phone call. C) Nodding in agreement. D) Speaking slowly. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Nodding in agreement. 54. Tone / attitude questions: A) Test your understanding of how specific words or phrases help establish an author's perspective. B) Questions ask you to identify what the passage directly states. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Test your understanding of how specific words or phrases help establish an author's perspective. 55. Which text structure is most appropriate for showing how one event leads to another? A) Compare and contrast. B) Chronological order. C) Problem and solution. D) Cause and effect. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Cause and effect. 56. During the Renaissance, the invention of the printing press by Johannes Gutenberg ..... the spread of knowledge, making books more accessible to a wider audience and facilitating the dissemination of the humanistic ideas of the period. A) Ignored. B) Monitored. C) Revolutionized. D) Hindered. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Revolutionized. 57. Literal Comprehension5.4 A) A. B) D. C) B. D) C. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) C. 58. How many passages and questions are there on the 1st section of the reading? A) 4 passages, 45 questions. B) 6 passages 50 questions. C) 5 passages 52 questions. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) 5 passages 52 questions. 59. Reading Question #20 A) C. B) A. C) D. D) B. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) C. 60. Reading Question #34 A) D. B) C. C) A. D) B. 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