This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Grammar > Test Prep > Sat > Sat Reading – Quiz 17 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Sat Reading Quiz 17 (60 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. In the SAT Reading section, what is the purpose of paired passages? A) To compare and contrast different viewpoints. B) To test mathematical reasoning. C) To evaluate scientific hypotheses. D) To analyze historical events. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) To compare and contrast different viewpoints. 2. Conclusions Basic Approach:Highlight the idea or sentence that is most relevant to the (a) in the text. A) A. incomplete sentence. B) Main idea. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A. incomplete sentence. 3. As used in linen 27, "encompassed" most nearly means A) Surrounded. B) Comprehended. C) Surmised. D) Expanded. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Comprehended. 4. How many English sections are there on the SAT? A) 2. B) 1. C) 4. D) 3. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) 2. 5. The math lesson about finding area of triangles was ..... because we learned it in 5th grade. A) Cantakerous. B) Aesthetic. C) Superfluous. D) Fastidious. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Superfluous. 6. In an argumentative essay, how does the use of statistical evidence impact the strength of the author's claim? A) It strengthens the claim by providing objective support. B) It weakens the claim by introducing unrelated facts. C) It makes the essay more entertaining. D) It distracts the reader from the main idea. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) It strengthens the claim by providing objective support. 7. Reading Question #33 A) B. B) A. C) C. D) D. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) D. 8. Why might an author include a rhetorical question in an argumentative essay? A) To encourage the reader to think critically about the topic. B) To describe a setting. C) To provide a chronological account. D) To present statistical evidence. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) To encourage the reader to think critically about the topic. 9. Are you ready for the SAT?? A) Yes. B) No. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Yes. 10. What is the main reason the speaker suggests starting with question 15? A) To immediately tackle the hardest questions. B) Because the answers to the first 14 questions are provided. C) To avoid vocabulary questions that can cause stress. D) To save time for the math section. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) To avoid vocabulary questions that can cause stress. 11. She has been an outspoken advocate of women's rights ..... her life. A) Delight. B) Throughout. C) Engender. D) Wit. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Throughout. 12. Dynamic characters are the opposite of static ones:major characters are almost always dynamic as they experience change through the plot's progression. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 13. More than is needed; unnecessary A) Cantankerous. B) Superfluous. C) Belligerent. D) Fasidious. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Superfluous. 14. Read the following sentence and identify the main idea:"Global warming is causing significant changes in weather patterns, leading to more frequent and severe natural disasters."What is the main idea of the sentence? A) Global warming is causing changes in weather patterns. B) Natural disasters are becoming less frequent. C) Weather patterns are not affected by global warming. D) Natural disasters are unrelated to weather patterns. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Global warming is causing changes in weather patterns. 15. Which of the following is NOT a subject listed under Social Science? A) Biology. B) Sociology. C) Psychology. D) Economics. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Biology. 16. In the context of SAT Reading, what does 'evidence support' questions require you to do? A) Explain the author's purpose. B) Summarize the passage. C) Identify the main idea. D) Find specific text that backs up an answer. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Find specific text that backs up an answer. 17. Compare and contrast the author's use of evidence in the two passages provided and discuss their effectiveness. A) The author's use of evidence in both passages is irrelevant to the overall message of the text. B) The author's use of evidence in both passages is effective and persuasive. C) I'm sorry, I cannot provide the answer as it requires a subjective analysis of specific passages. D) The evidence in both passages is weak and unconvincing. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) I'm sorry, I cannot provide the answer as it requires a subjective analysis of specific passages. 18. In the context of SAT Reading, what does 'context clues' refer to? A) Hints within the text that help define difficult words. B) The author's tone. C) The main idea of the passage. D) The structure of the passage. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Hints within the text that help define difficult words. 19. What is the recommended method to increase reading speed for the SAT? A) Use mental math apps and daily practice. B) Memorize 10-20 new words a day from a recognized SAT word list. C) Use SAT prep books and online resources to practice grammar rules. D) Skim through each passage and practice speed reading. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Skim through each passage and practice speed reading. 20. Understanding Words in Context What does the word 'oversee' most closely mean in the passage? A) Observe from a distance. B) Direct and supervise. C) Avoid responsibility. D) Conclude abruptly. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Direct and supervise. 21. Reading Question #24 A) B. B) D. C) A. D) C. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) C. 22. Emperor Ashoka ruled the Maurya Empire in South Asia from roughly 270 to 232 BCE. He is known for enforcing a moral code called the Law of Piety, which established the sanctity of animal ..... the just treatment of the elderly, and the abolition of the slave trade ..... Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English? A) Life:. B) Life;. C) Life,. D) Life. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Life,. 23. What is the figurative meaning of the phrase 'raining cats and dogs'? A) It is raining lightly. B) It is snowing heavily. C) It is sunny outside. D) It is raining heavily. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) It is raining heavily. 24. BEST EVIDENCE FOR 2 A) A. B) D. C) B. D) C. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A. 25. The ancient castle loomed ahead, its stone walls weathered by centuries of history. Towering turrets reached towards the sky, and the drawbridge creaked as it lowered to allow visitors inside.What is described in the passage? A) An ancient castle. B) A beach resort. C) A mountain peak. D) A modern skyscraper. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) An ancient castle. 26. Compare and contrast the two passages provided and identify the similarities and differences in their main ideas. A) Skim through the passages quickly and make assumptions about their main ideas. B) Only focus on one passage and ignore the other. C) Compare and contrast the writing styles of the two passages instead of their main ideas. D) Carefully read and analyze both passages to identify their main ideas and then compare and contrast them. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Carefully read and analyze both passages to identify their main ideas and then compare and contrast them. 27. Idealism permeates many aspects of the American history.Permeates means: A) Enclose. B) Strenfgthen. C) Spreads. D) Controls. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Spreads. 28. Based on the text, Haley is best characterized as a/an A) Financial amateur. B) Aggressive negotiator. C) Humane empathizer. D) Passive mediator. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Aggressive negotiator. 29. ..... a history of multiplying people who overran a continent in half a century. Overran means: A) Visited. B) Resided. C) Occupied. D) Took. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Occupied. 30. In the context of the digital SAT, what does the term 'vocabulary in context' refer to? A) Memorizing dictionary definitions. B) Understanding word meanings based on surrounding text. C) Using words in isolation. D) Learning synonyms and antonyms. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Understanding word meanings based on surrounding text. 31. Which choice best describes the developmental pattern of the passage?Choose 1 answer: A) (Choice A) A careful analysis of a traditional practice. B) (Choice B) A detailed depiction of a meaningful encounter. C) (Choice D) A cheerful recounting of an amusing anecdote. D) (Choice C) A definitive response to a series of questions. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) (Choice B) A detailed depiction of a meaningful encounter. 32. How many minutes are there on the SAT reading section? A) 52. B) 60. C) 44. D) 65. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) 65. 33. Are literary texts fiction or non-fiction? A) Fiction. B) Non-fiction. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Fiction. 34. Which of following is the correct sub-score ranges for the reading test? A) 10-60. B) 10-50. C) 10-40. D) 10-30. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) 10-40. 35. As used in paragraph five, "channeled" most nearly means A) Constrained. B) Sent. C) Siphoned. D) Worn. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Constrained. 36. What is the purpose of transition words in the writing section? A) To introduce new topics abruptly. B) To connect ideas smoothly. C) To increase word count. D) To confuse the reader. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To connect ideas smoothly. 37. As the clock struck midnight, a full moon rose over the horizon, bathing the town in silver light. Shadows danced on the cobblestone streets, and a lone figure could be seen waiting by the fountain.What is happening as the passage describes midnight? A) A festival. B) A sunrise. C) A snowstorm. D) A full moon rising. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) A full moon rising. 38. What is the meaning of the word 'ubiquitous' in the sentence:'Smartphones have become ubiquitous in today's society'? A) Obsolete. B) Rare. C) Limited. D) Present, found, or available everywhere. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Present, found, or available everywhere. 39. What is the speaker's key strategy for reading comprehension? A) Guessing the answers based on personal experience. B) Thinking logically and not overthinking. C) Memorizing passages beforehand. D) Skipping difficult passages. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Thinking logically and not overthinking. 40. For double passages, the best strategy is ..... A) Read both passages and then answer the questions. B) Annotate the first passage and then read the second. C) Read non-stop and go straight to the questions. D) Read the fisrt passage only, and answer questions 1-4, then go back to the second passage. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Read the fisrt passage only, and answer questions 1-4, then go back to the second passage. 41. What should you do if you have prior knowledge on a passage topic? A) Write about it in the margin. B) Share it with a friend. C) Ignore it and focus on the passage. D) Use it to answer the questions. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Ignore it and focus on the passage. 42. Reading Question #38 A) A. B) D. C) B. D) C. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) C. 43. Reading Question #9 A) B. B) A. C) C. D) D. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) D. 44. Inference questions ask you to deduce/conclude the meaning of a line, paragraph, or an entire passage. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 45. Explain the term 'figurative language' and its purpose in writing. A) Figurative language uses literal descriptions to convey meaning. B) Figurative language uses metaphors, similes, and other figures of speech to create vivid imagery and express ideas in creative ways. C) Figurative language is only used in poetry and not in prose. D) Figurative language simplifies complex ideas into straightforward statements. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Figurative language uses metaphors, similes, and other figures of speech to create vivid imagery and express ideas in creative ways. 46. In a persuasive essay, the author uses emotional appeals to convince the reader. What is the effect of this argumentative strategy? A) It distracts from the main idea. B) It provides statistical evidence. C) It makes the argument less logical. D) It engages the reader's feelings, making the argument more compelling. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) It engages the reader's feelings, making the argument more compelling. 47. Which of the following is a common type of question in the SAT Writing section? A) Analyzing historical documents. B) Identifying sentence fragments. C) Solving algebraic equations. D) Interpreting scientific data. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Identifying sentence fragments. 48. One difference between the experiments described in the two passages is that unlike the researchers discussed in Passage 1, the author of Passage 2 A) Presented the birds with a problem to solve. B) Intentionally made the birds aware of his presence. C) Consciously manipulated the birds' surroundings. D) Tested the birds' tool-using abilities. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Intentionally made the birds aware of his presence. 49. The word conceived most nearly means: A) Judged unfairly. B) Imagined incorrectly. C) Created or formed. D) Criticized publicly. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Created or formed. 50. What type of reading passages are included in the digital SAT? A) Fictional narratives. B) Scientific articles. C) Historical documents. D) All of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) All of the above. 51. Reading Question #8 A) D. B) B. C) A. D) C. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) A. 52. What is meant by the "primary purpose of a passage" ? A) The primary argument the author is making. B) The goal of the passage (explain, emphasize, question, persuade). C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The goal of the passage (explain, emphasize, question, persuade). 53. Reading Question #13 A) B. B) A. C) C. D) D. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) D. 54. What is first step to first and last reading method A) Read first paragraph. B) Read first sentence of each paragraph. C) Read whole first half of passage. D) Read italicized information first. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Read italicized information first. 55. The brave men struggled here. They have consecrated it. A) The brave men struggled here, they have consecrated it. B) The brave men, who struggled here, have consecrated it. C) The brave men struggled here and, they have consecrated it. D) The brave men struggled here; and they have consecrated it. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The brave men, who struggled here, have consecrated it. 56. Define 'proponent of' in the context of advocacy or support. A) A person who is indifferent to political issues. B) A person who opposes a particular idea or cause. C) A person who creates policies without public support. D) A person who advocates for or supports a particular idea, cause, or policy. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) A person who advocates for or supports a particular idea, cause, or policy. 57. What should you do when faced with rhetorical synthesis questions? A) Read all the provided notes in detail. B) Answer based on general knowledge. C) Skip the question and return later. D) Match the question's requirement with the answer choice. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Match the question's requirement with the answer choice. 58. Which of the following best describes the author's use of figurative language in a passage? A) It clarifies technical terms. B) It creates vivid images and enhances meaning. C) It provides a summary of the text. D) It lists chronological events. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) It creates vivid images and enhances meaning. 59. Read the following passage and answer the question below:"Albert Einstein's theory of relativity revolutionized the field of physics. His famous equation, $E=mc^2$ $E=mc^2$ A) The relationship between speed and distance. B) The relationship between mass and energy. C) The relationship between time and space. D) The relationship between force and acceleration. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The relationship between mass and energy. 60. Which pairing correctly matches category to subskill? A) Expression and Analysis:Organizational Structure. B) Words in Context:Supporting Data. C) Standards of Conventions:Idea Development. D) Command of Evidence:Effective Language Use. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Expression and Analysis:Organizational Structure. ← 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