This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Grammar > Test Prep > Sat > Sat Reading – Quiz 14 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Sat Reading Quiz 14 (30 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Which of the following is NOT a common type of question in the SAT Reading section? A) Main idea. B) Mathematical calculation. C) Detail. D) Inference. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Mathematical calculation. 2. What is the relationship between Simon and Axel as described in the passage? A) They are rivals competing for the best SAT scores. B) Axel is Simon's mentor and helps him improve his vocabulary. C) Simon tutors Axel in vocabulary skills. D) They are merely acquaintances with no significant connection. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Axel is Simon's mentor and helps him improve his vocabulary. 3. Reading Question #19 A) A. B) D. C) B. D) C. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) C. 4. Most jobs, however, require at least a bachelor's degree; majors of transportation planners are 10 varied, including fields such as urban studies, civil engineering, geography, or transportation and logistics management. For many positions in the field, a master's degree is required. A) NO CHANGE. B) Varied, and including. C) Varied, which include. D) Varied, and including. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) NO CHANGE. 5. Literal Comprehension5.3 A) A. B) B. C) D. D) C. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A. 6. If I went to ..... concert, I would be very happy. A) They're. B) Their. C) There. D) Thier. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Their. 7. What is the main purpose of including a counterargument in an argumentative essay? A) To confuse the reader. B) To entertain the audience. C) To acknowledge and address opposing views. D) To provide background information. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) To acknowledge and address opposing views. 8. How can you effectively identify the main idea of a passage in the SAT Reading section? A) Focus on the first and last sentences. B) Look for repeated themes and ideas. C) Count the number of paragraphs. D) Ignore the introduction. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Look for repeated themes and ideas. 9. As used in line 89, "vindicated" most nearly means A) Proven right. B) Avenged. C) Set free. D) Defended against. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Set free. 10. Reading Question #30 A) B. B) D. C) C. D) A. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) B. 11. What is the role of evidence in supporting a claim within an argumentative passage? A) It strengthens the claim by offering proof or examples. B) It summarizes the entire passage. C) It introduces new characters. D) It provides unrelated information. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) It strengthens the claim by offering proof or examples. 12. Which term refers to the reason an author writes a text? A) Author's style. B) Author's purpose. C) Author's tone. D) Author's theme. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Author's purpose. 13. Which choice best describes the developmental pattern of the passage? A) A cheerful recounting of an amusing anecdote. B) A detailed depiction of a meaningful encounter. C) A careful analysis of a traditional practice. D) A definitive response to a series of questions. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) A detailed depiction of a meaningful encounter. 14. When he ironed dress shirts, Ross was ..... about removing every tiny wrinkle. A) Superfluous. B) Aesthetic. C) Fastidious. D) Cantankerous. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Fastidious. 15. What is the main focus of the article 'How to Get 800 on SAT Reading:11 Tips from a Perfect Scorer'? A) Advice on college admissions. B) Guidelines for writing a college essay. C) Strategies to improve SAT Math scores. D) Tips for achieving a perfect score on SAT Reading. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Tips for achieving a perfect score on SAT Reading. 16. What type of documents are included in the Historical Documents passage type? A) US Founding Documents or Global Conversations. B) US Founding Documents or Ancient Historical Texts. C) Ancient Historical Texts or Global Conversations. D) Global Conversations or Ancient Historical Texts. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) US Founding Documents or Global Conversations. 17. What skill is primarily tested by SAT Reading questions that ask about the author's tone? A) Vocabulary knowledge. B) Understanding of literary devices. C) Ability to interpret emotions and attitudes. D) Grammar proficiency. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Ability to interpret emotions and attitudes. 18. You have to read a science passage on the reading section A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 19. Which of the following is a common strategy for answering vocabulary-in-context questions on the SAT Reading section? A) Using context clues from the passage. B) Ignoring the surrounding text. C) Memorizing dictionary definitions. D) Guessing based on word length. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Using context clues from the passage. 20. What role does the rosebush play in the narrative? A) It represents the main character's journey. B) It symbolizes resilience and beauty in a harsh environment, representing hope amidst despair. C) It serves as a backdrop for the story's climax. D) It is a metaphor for lost opportunities. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) It symbolizes resilience and beauty in a harsh environment, representing hope amidst despair. 21. Which of the following sentences from the passage is an example of a metaphor? A) The sun was shining brightly. B) Her smile was a ray of sunshine. C) The sky was clear. D) The flowers were blooming. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Her smile was a ray of sunshine. 22. In professional communication, pace refers to: A) Typing speed. B) Walking speed. C) Thought processing. D) Rate of speech. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Rate of speech. 23. ..... means to take notes about what you are reading A) Highlight. B) Bold. C) Annotate. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Annotate. 24. The main purpose of the first paragraph is toChoose 1 answer: A) (Choice B) criticize a tradition. B) (Choice A) describe a culture. C) (Choice C) question a suggestion. D) (Choice D) analyze a reaction. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) (Choice D) analyze a reaction. 25. The SAT reading covers what types of questions: A) Information and ideas. B) Rhetoric. C) Purpose and craft. D) All of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) All of the above. 26. Julia Alvarez's 1994 novel In the Time of the Butterflies, a fictionalized account of the lives of the Mirabal ..... can serve as a starting point for those wanting to explore how the rule of dictator Rafael Trujillo has been represented in Dominican American literature. Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English? A) Sisters, and. B) Sisters and. C) Sisters,. D) Sisters. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Sisters,. 27. My cotton, a venture that he controlled. Venture means A) Harvest. B) Drop. C) Plant. D) Risky activity. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Risky activity. 28. What is the average 2017 SAT score according to CollegeBoard? A) 1230. B) 1140. C) 1060. D) 950. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) 1060. 29. The second tip is to ..... A) Re-read every passage. B) Answer the questions quickly. C) Don't look back in the text unless prompted. D) Never spend more than a minute on a question. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Don't look back in the text unless prompted. 30. Which domain focuses on improving how ideas are developed, organized, and expressed for clarity and purpose? A) Command of Evidence. B) Expression and Analysis of Ideas. C) Words in Context. D) Standards of English Conventions. 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