This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Grammar > Test Prep > Sat > Sat Reading – Quiz 15 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Sat Reading Quiz 15 (60 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. According to the passage, what was a direct result of the drop in the elk population at Yellowstone National Park? A) An investigation of the grizzly bear population. B) An increase in fruit-bearing plants. C) A surge in the wolf population. D) A decrease in the number of aspen trees. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) A decrease in the number of aspen trees. 2. "I only agreed out of sheer desperation." As used in this sentence, "sheer" LEAST nearly means A) Pure. B) Utter. C) Absolute. D) Growing. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Growing. 3. The propagandists and not the misery of liberty .Propagandists means A) Heroes. B) Advocates. C) Fighters. D) Enemies. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Advocates. 4. How the Author Uses Evidence Which of the following can be inferred from the passage about the purpose of Washington's first cabinet? A) The cabinet's main purpose was to make all decisions for the president. B) The president's cabinet was initially composed of twelve members. C) The cabinet's advisors provide guidance on a wide range of important issues. D) Alexander Hamilton served as the first Secretary of State. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) The cabinet's advisors provide guidance on a wide range of important issues. 5. Reading Question #4 A) A. B) C. C) B. D) D. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) C. 6. PRIMARY PURPOSE OF LINES 26-28 A) D. B) C. C) A. D) B. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) D. 7. How can you effectively prepare for the SAT Reading section? Read a variety of texts Memorize vocabulary lists Skip practice tests Avoid reading altogether A) E) Listen to music while studying. B) G) Study for only 5 minutes before the test. C) F) Only focus on math and writing sections. D) A) Read a variety of texts. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) A) Read a variety of texts. 8. What is not a recommended strategy for the reading section? A) Justifying answers with passage facts. B) Eliminating wrong answer choices. C) Bringing prior knowledge into your answers. D) Paraphrasing the passage. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Bringing prior knowledge into your answers. 9. How much time are you given on the SAT Essay Writing portion of the test? A) 50. B) 40. C) 30. D) 25. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) 50. 10. Passage #1:Which reaction does Akira most fear from Chie? A) She will consider his proposal inappropriate. B) She will consider his unscheduled visit an imposition. C) She will underestimate the sincerity of his emotions. D) She will mistake his earnestness for immaturity. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) She will consider his proposal inappropriate. 11. If you are running out of time you should A) Work the most difficult questions because they are worth more points. B) Focus on passages that are easier to understand. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Focus on passages that are easier to understand. 12. Which subskill belongs to Standards of English Conventions? A) Relevance of Data. B) Conventions of Usage. C) Development of Ideas. D) Revising Word Choice. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Conventions of Usage. 13. Which of the following is NOT a strategy for the SAT Reading section? A) Skim the passage before answering questions B) Read the questions first, then the passage C) Take notes while reading D) Manage your time effectively A) A) Skim the passage after answering questions. B) D) Read the passage backwards. C) C) Highlight every word in the passage. D) B. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) B. 14. Identify the affix in the word 'unhappiness'. A) Dis-. B) Un-. C) Ness-. D) Hap-. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Un-. 15. What type of passages are included on type of SAT? A) U.S. Founding Documents. B) Science. C) Fictional literary works. D) All of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) All of the above. 16. The two criteria must be met in order to define epoch? A) Permanent changes to the Earth and a substantial rise in temperatures. B) A meteorite strike and environmental change that has been captured in natural materials. C) Long-lasting changes to the earth and a "golden spike". D) The expansion of polar ice sheets and a rise in the temperature of Earth's surface. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Long-lasting changes to the earth and a "golden spike". 17. The author includes the third paragraph mainly to convey to the reader that: A) Dallas residents liked complex developments while residents of the narrator's hometown did not. B) The narrator's occupation was much more complex than elements of his childhood. C) The narrator's building designs would all be converted into buildings in downtown Dallas. D) Architecture and city planning go hand-in-hand. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The narrator's occupation was much more complex than elements of his childhood. 18. Reading Question #2 A) D. B) C. C) B. D) A. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) B. 19. "It was not very becoming behaviour for a teacher." As used in this sentence, "becoming" most nearly means A) Developing. B) Emerging. C) Happening. D) Fitting. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Fitting. 20. What is the figurative meaning of the phrase 'a piece of cake'? A) Something difficult to achieve. B) Something easy to do. C) Something impossible to accomplish. D) Something messy to handle. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Something easy to do. 21. A map purporting to show that Vikings chartedNorth America long before Columbus, ..... asa fraud in 1974, could turn out to be ..... afterall, according to California scientists. A) Honored questionable. B) Condemned superficial. C) Branded genuine. D) Labeled fragmentary. E) Dismissed extant. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Branded genuine. 22. Which of the following best explains why an author might use compare and contrast as a text structure? A) To provide background information. B) To list events in the order they happened. C) To summarize the main idea. D) To show how two or more subjects are similar and different. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) To show how two or more subjects are similar and different. 23. Which of the following best describes the tone of a passage that is critical and analytical? A) Nostalgic. B) Indifferent. C) Optimistic. D) Judgmental. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Judgmental. 24. In the sentence 'The teacher's voice was as soothing as a lullaby', what type of figurative language is used? A) Metaphor. B) Onomatopoeia. C) Simile. D) Hyperbole. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Simile. 25. You are given ..... minutes to complete the SAT Writing and Language Test (AKA English Test). A) 55. B) 44. C) 35. D) 40. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) 35. 26. The sound of laughter filled the air as children ran through the park, playing tag and enjoying the warm summer day. Picnic blankets spread out under the shade of trees held delicious sandwiches and fruit, tempting all who passed by.What is happening in the park according to the passage? A) A music concert. B) Children playing tag. C) A protest rally. D) A gardening event. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Children playing tag. 27. Synthesis questions require you to do which of the following? A) Analyze multiple text. B) Analyze Quantitative Information. C) Both. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Both. 28. The Main Point tells us why the author thinks a topic is important A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 29. Grammar questions will appear in which section of the SAT? A) Math (no-calc). B) Writing. C) Math (calc). D) Reading. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Writing. 30. Given a passage where the author uses vivid imagery to describe a setting, how does this technique contribute to the reader's understanding of the main idea? A) It distracts from the main idea. B) It helps the reader visualize and connect emotionally with the setting. C) It makes the text more difficult to read. D) It provides statistical evidence. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) It helps the reader visualize and connect emotionally with the setting. 31. How does the author support their argument in the passage? A) By quoting experts. B) By sharing personal anecdotes. C) By providing statistics. D) By using rhetorical questions. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) By providing statistics. 32. The discovery of the Rosetta Stone in 1799 ..... revolutionized our understanding of ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics, as its inscription of the same text in three different scripts-hieroglyphic, Demotic, and ancient Greek-provided scholars with the key to decoding the mysterious pictographic writing system.Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English? A) Have. B) Had. C) Has. D) Having. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Has. 33. What resource does the speaker mention for improving math and vocabulary skills? A) Online forums. B) Preply's flashcards. C) Private tutoring sessions. D) SAT official guidebook. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Preply's flashcards. 34. Based on the study, which bacteria species is resistance correlated with DptA activity? A) Escherichia coli. B) Providencia rettgeri. C) Staphylococcus aureus. D) Acetobacter siceare. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Providencia rettgeri. 35. The primary function of the list in lines 10-15, ("The strongest ..... bread") is to A) Emphasize the extent of women's involvement in society. B) Summarize the differences between the roles of men and women in society. C) List the roles that women are generally forced to assume. D) Compare the limited rights of women to the extensive rights of men. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Emphasize the extent of women's involvement in society. 36. An author organizes a passage by listing causes and then describing their effects. How does this structure help the reader understand the main idea? A) It makes the passage confusing. B) It clarifies the relationship between events and outcomes. C) It provides irrelevant details. D) It focuses only on solutions. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) It clarifies the relationship between events and outcomes. 37. Stanton strongly suggests that men A) Have deprived women of the opportunities that instill self-sufficiency. B) Do not consider why they feel the need to protect women. C) Should assume more "domestic" roles to understand the difficulties faced by women. D) Often ignore the social and political contributions made by women. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Have deprived women of the opportunities that instill self-sufficiency. 38. 19) Which choice best states the relationship between the passages? A) D. B) C. C) B. D) A. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) B. 39. Reading Question #27 A) D. B) C. C) A. D) B. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) D. 40. You have how many minutes to complete the SAT Reading test? A) 44. B) 35. C) 52. D) 65. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) 65. 41. As used in line 52, "constituents" most nearly means A) Enemies. B) Legislators. C) Parties. D) Members. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Members. 42. Reading Question #43 A) D. B) B. C) C. D) A. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) A. 43. What do synthesis questions focus on? A) What the passage says, directly or indirectly. B) How the author conveys meaning. C) Drawing conclusions and make connections between two related passages or between passages and informational graphics. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Drawing conclusions and make connections between two related passages or between passages and informational graphics. 44. When dealing with Literature passages, we need to be aware of more than just the different question types, reading methods, and reading strategies. We also need to be mindful of elements of literature that make up Contemporary and Classic Fiction passages. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 45. The scent of freshly baked bread wafted from the bakery, drawing customers in with its irresistible aroma. Warm loaves lined the shelves, their golden crusts perfect for a hearty breakfast or a leisurely afternoon snackWhat is described in the passage? A) Freshly caught fish. B) Cold ice cream. C) Warm loaves of bread. D) Marbled steaks. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Warm loaves of bread. 46. The stance Jordan takes in the passage is best described as that of A) An idealist setting forth principles. B) An observer striving for neutrality. C) An advocate seeking a compromise position. D) A scholar researching a historical controversy. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) An idealist setting forth principles. 47. Reading Question #15 A) A. B) D. C) B. D) C. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) D. 48. The sentence about the Civil War mainly serves to: A) Summarize the speech. B) Establish urgency and national crisis. C) Describe personal experience. D) Explain geography. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Establish urgency and national crisis. 49. What is the purpose of mentioning the average number of televisions per American household? A) To illustrate the concept of overconsumption. B) To highlight the affordability of luxury items. C) To emphasize the importance of recycling materials. D) To demonstrate the impact of waste on pollution. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) To illustrate the concept of overconsumption. 50. Which of the following best describes the structure of the passage? A) Chronological. B) Cause and effect. C) Problem and solution. D) Compare and contrast. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Cause and effect. 51. Theme is defined as a main idea or an underlying meaning of a literary work, which may be stated directly or indirectly. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 52. Reading Question #11 A) D. B) B. C) C. D) A. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) D. 53. How many dual passages will be on the test? A) 4. B) 2. C) 1. D) 3. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) 1. 54. The first passage in a SAT reading test is always A) Social science. B) Science. C) History. D) Literature. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Literature. 55. What is a key skill tested in the SAT Reading section? A) Historical analysis. B) Scientific experimentation. C) Mathematical computation. D) Critical thinking. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Critical thinking. 56. How many times can I take the SAT? A) 5. B) 4. C) Unlimited. D) 3. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Unlimited. 57. In SAT Reading, how should you approach a question asking for the main idea of a passage? A) Focus on the first sentence only. B) Look for repeated themes and ideas. C) Count the number of paragraphs. D) Identify the longest sentence. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Look for repeated themes and ideas. 58. A passage is structured by comparing two historical events. How does this text structure help the reader analyze the author's argument? A) It makes the argument less clear. B) It allows the reader to see similarities and differences, strengthening the author's point. C) It provides irrelevant information. D) It focuses only on one event. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) It allows the reader to see similarities and differences, strengthening the author's point. 59. A standardized test that covers four academic skill areas:English, mathematics, reading, and scientific reasoning. A) SAT. B) ACT. C) TEOFL. D) PSAT. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) ACT. 60. According to the passage, the narrator's godmother is best described as A) Pious and severe. B) Pious and severe. C) Learned and serious. D) Saintly and imposing. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Pious and severe. ← PreviousNext →Related QuizzesTest Prep QuizzesGrammar QuizzesSat Reading Quiz 1Sat Reading Quiz 2Sat Reading Quiz 3Sat Reading Quiz 4Sat Reading Quiz 5Sat Reading Quiz 6Sat Reading Quiz 7Sat Reading Quiz 8 🏠 Back to Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books