This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Grammar > Test Prep > Sat > Sat Reading – Quiz 19 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Sat Reading Quiz 19 (60 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Since there are 52 Reading questions and you have 65 minutes to complete them, what is the average amount of time per question you have to answer a question? A) 1.25 minutes. B) 1.1 minutes. C) .80 minute. D) 1.4 minutes. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) 1.25 minutes. 2. What is the primary focus of SAT Reading questions? A) Grammar and punctuation. B) Mathematical reasoning. C) Reading comprehension and analysis. D) Scientific experiments. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Reading comprehension and analysis. 3. Thoreau makes which point about people who follow their consciences? A) Thoreau makes which point about people who follow their consciences?. B) They tend to have mutually antagonistic relationships with their governments. C) They generally believe that the exercise of the moral sense is what makes them human. D) They hold their legislators to a different moral standard than that to which they hold themselves. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) They tend to have mutually antagonistic relationships with their governments. 4. What should you do if you are unsure about a question? A) Guess and move on. B) Skip it and never return. C) Leave it blank. D) Spend extra time on it. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Guess and move on. 5. Which of the following best describes the effect of using repetition in a literary passage? A) It confuses the reader with unnecessary details. B) It provides statistical evidence. C) It introduces new characters. D) It emphasizes key ideas and makes them more memorable. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) It emphasizes key ideas and makes them more memorable. 6. Understanding Words in Context In the sentence, 'Knowing this, would you want to make them all by yourself?' the phrase 'Knowing this' most likely refers to: A) Having prior knowledge of the subject. B) Recognizing the importance of seeking advice. C) Making decisions independently. D) Understanding basic principles of leadership. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Recognizing the importance of seeking advice. 7. How should you approach answer choices according to the video? A) Select the first one that seems correct. B) Guess if unsure. C) Choose the longest answer. D) Identify what is wrong with each option. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Identify what is wrong with each option. 8. Which question type involves identifying the main idea of a passage? A) Central Ideas and Details. B) Command of Evidence (Textual). C) Inferences. D) Boundaries. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Central Ideas and Details. 9. What is a key difference between the SAT Reading and Writing sections? A) Reading focuses on grammar, Writing on comprehension. B) Reading is multiple choice, Writing is essay-based. C) Reading assesses comprehension, Writing focuses on grammar and usage. D) Reading is timed, Writing is not. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Reading assesses comprehension, Writing focuses on grammar and usage. 10. Based on the passage, what does the author suggest about the process of learning new words? A) It should be done only during high school. B) Learning new words is not as important as practicing math. C) Regularly looking up unfamiliar words can significantly improve vocabulary. D) It is beneficial to learn words in isolation without context. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Regularly looking up unfamiliar words can significantly improve vocabulary. 11. What technique is suggested for better understanding passages? A) Memorizing the passage. B) Skipping difficult words. C) Paraphrasing in your own words. D) Reading the questions first. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Paraphrasing in your own words. 12. Which of the following is always the FIRST type of passage in the SAT reading test? A) Literature. B) Social Science. C) Science. D) Writing. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Literature. 13. As used in line 2, "form" most nearly means ..... A) Nature. B) Appearance. C) Custom. D) Structure. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Custom. 14. . In the passage, the author describes a career in architecture as: A) Simple but rewarding. B) Irritating but important. C) Detail-oriented yet futile. D) Demanding yet satisfying. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Demanding yet satisfying. 15. If he had followed form and asked his father to go and ask his girlfriend's parents to let them get married, he wouldn't be still single now. A) Nature. B) Structure. C) Appearance. D) Custom. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Custom. 16. Destiny met with her HS guidance counselor Mr. Alsbrook to help her fill out a form that helped determine how much financial aid she may receive for Harvard University. Destiny filled out what? A) Student Loan Application. B) FASFA. C) Pell Grant. D) Perkins Loan Application. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) FASFA. 17. A team of paleontologists has found a rich fossil deposit near Gulgong, Australia. The fossils are so well preserved that the team has been able to ..... detailed information about the life forms that left them behind, such as color patterns and how they interacted with other species. Which choice completes the text with the most logical and precise word or phrase? A) Occupy. B) Obtain. C) Hoard. D) Reserve. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Obtain. 18. What is the central idea of the passage provided in the reading comprehension? A) The central idea of the passage is to analyze the language used by the author. B) The central idea of the passage is to provide historical context. C) The central idea of the passage is to discuss the author's personal life. D) The central idea of the passage is the main point or theme that the author is trying to convey. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) The central idea of the passage is the main point or theme that the author is trying to convey. 19. Having to do with artistic beauty A) Cantankerous. B) Enigma. C) Maverick. D) Aesthetic. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Aesthetic. 20. What is the best way to prepare for the SAT Reading section? A) Writing essays. B) Reading a variety of texts. C) Memorizing grammar rules. D) Practicing math problems. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Reading a variety of texts. 21. Less than/fewer than A) Percent. B) Fraction. C) Addition. D) Subtraction. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Subtraction. 22. What is the main function of the electron transport layer (ETL) in perovskite solar cells? A) To convert sunlight directly into electricity. B) To absorb electrons and transport them through the cell. C) To increase the thickness of the solar cell. D) To reduce the manufacturing cost of solar cells. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To absorb electrons and transport them through the cell. 23. The Articles of the Week were to help you prepare for this section of the SAT Test (and learn about current events). A) Writing and Language. B) Reading. C) SAT Essay Writing. D) Current Event Reading and Analysis. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) SAT Essay Writing. 24. What is the purpose of reading the italicized introduction of a passage? A) To find the main argument. B) To identify the author's tone. C) To skip unnecessary details. D) To get context for the passage. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) To get context for the passage. 25. In the context of SAT Reading, what does the term 'rhetoric' refer to? A) The study of historical speeches. B) The art of effective or persuasive writing and speaking. C) The analysis of scientific data. D) The understanding of mathematical concepts. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The art of effective or persuasive writing and speaking. 26. The passage indicates that Edward Crimsworth's behavior was mainly caused by his A) Impatience with the narrator's high spirits. B) Jealousy of the narrator's apparent superiority. C) Indignation at the narrator's rash actions. D) Scorn of the narrator's humble background. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Jealousy of the narrator's apparent superiority. 27. What is the distinction about the answer in the passage? A) The answer is always in the passage. B) The answer is not always stated word-for-word. C) The answer is always easy to find. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The answer is not always stated word-for-word. 28. How many total passages will you encounter on the Reading Test? A) 4. B) 6. C) 3. D) 5. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) 5. 29. In line 36, the word concentration most likely means: A) Density. B) Vision. C) Attention. D) Focus. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Density. 30. Which of the following best defines "figurative language" ? A) Language that uses literal meanings. B) Language that uses figures of speech to convey meaning beyond the literal. C) Language that is only used in poetry. D) Language that is grammatically incorrect. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Language that uses figures of speech to convey meaning beyond the literal. 31. She looked for some sign of ..... from her parents, hoping her good grades would please them. A) Approbation. B) Accede. C) Accretion. D) Annex. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Approbation. 32. In the context of Falvo's instructions to the runners, the main purpose of lines 24-27 ( "Pace ..... OK" ) is to A) Provide useful general information to the group. B) Emphasize and elaborate on advice given earlier. C) Introduce a philosophy applicable to sports and life. D) Reveal Falvo's underlying motivation. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Introduce a philosophy applicable to sports and life. 33. He heard his mother's lamentations. Lamentation means A) Shouting. B) Expression of love. C) Expression of pleasure. D) Expression of sorrow. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Expression of sorrow. 34. What is the speaker's advice for those who feel overwhelmed by vocabulary questions? A) To ignore these questions completely. B) To use resources to become familiar with SAT vocabulary. C) To start with these questions to build confidence. D) To focus on math questions instead. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To use resources to become familiar with SAT vocabulary. 35. After the topic, the point of a passage should be the first thing you look for when reading. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 36. This frequent experience of gift-giving can engender ambivalent feelings in gift-givers from being pleased to build a closer bond to feeling anxious if the gift is not what the other person really wanted. A) Conflicted. B) Unrealistic. C) Apprehensive. D) Supportive. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Conflicted. 37. In Marisol's 1968 sculpture *Mi Mama y Yo*, gone are the types of pop culture references that made the Parisian-born Venezuelan American artist a star at the height of the pop art movement. In place is a far more personal subject:a sculptural depiction of the artist as a young girl with her mother. Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English? A) Its. B) Their. C) They're. D) It's. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) It's. 38. How can understanding the author's intent enhance reading comprehension? A) It allows readers to memorize the text more easily. B) It helps readers to grasp deeper meanings, themes, and messages, leading to a more enriched reading experience. C) It encourages readers to skip difficult passages. D) It makes reading a faster process without focusing on details. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) It helps readers to grasp deeper meanings, themes, and messages, leading to a more enriched reading experience. 39. While one requires oxygen and one does ..... and anaerobic respiration are both forms of cellular respiration-that is, they are processes by which cells break down glucose to use as energy ..... Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English? A) Not. Aerobic. B) Not aerobic. C) Not; aerobic. D) Not, aerobic. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Not, aerobic. 40. This test-taking strategy works with vocabulary words but also helps you focus in on answers in the passage. A) Eliminating answers. B) Managing your time. C) Looking for clues and context clues. D) Getting plenty of rest and eating a good breakfast. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Looking for clues and context clues. 41. How much time do I have on the reading section of the SAT? A) Unlimited time. B) 90 minutes. C) 65 minutes. D) 45 minutes. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) 65 minutes. 42. Reading Question #10 A) A. B) C. C) B. D) D. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A. 43. What is one of the most important things to do the night before the SAT? A) Skip dinner to stay focused. B) Memorize all formulas. C) Get at least 8 hours of sleep. D) Review all practice questions. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Get at least 8 hours of sleep. 44. Which of the following is NOT a recommended approach for SAT Writing questions? A) Practicing with sample questions. B) Reading explanations for answers. C) Reviewing grammar rules. D) Ignoring punctuation. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Ignoring punctuation. 45. Most people find that they have enough time to comfortably complete the SAT Reading portion of the test. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 46. Just like you want to leave Big Picture questions for last, you want to first identify the supporting evidence question pairs before answering any of them. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 47. How can you stay actively focused on the passage? A) By highlighting and paraphrasing. B) By reading quickly. C) By taking long breaks. D) By listening to music. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) By highlighting and paraphrasing. 48. Stanton's rhetorical question in lines 89-91 ("Who, I ask ..... human soul") primarily serves to A) Provide context for all her previous statements. B) Share her own individual experience with the audience. C) Change the topic to focus on philosophical issues. D) Encourage deeper reflections on gender roles. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Encourage deeper reflections on gender roles. 49. What time do the doors close at the testing center? A) 7:45 a.m. B) 8:00 a.m. C) 8:45 a.m. D) 8:15 a.m. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) 8:00 a.m. 50. What is the nature of the SAT, according to the video? A) Based on personal interpretation. B) Objective with only one correct answer. C) Subjective. D) Objective with multiple correct answers. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Objective with only one correct answer. 51. In the SAT Writing and Language section, what is the primary focus of the questions? A) Analyzing historical events. B) Identifying grammatical errors. C) Translating foreign languages. D) Solving complex equations. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Identifying grammatical errors. 52. It is a good idea to skim the questions right after you read the blurb. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 53. The old bookstore was a treasure trove of stories, its shelves overflowing with books of every genre. The smell of aged paper filled the air, inviting readers to lose themselves in the magic of words.What can be found in the old bookstore described in the passage? A) Books of every genre. B) Sports equipment. C) Musical instruments. D) Electronics. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Books of every genre. 54. He will not ..... his allegiance to his family A) Abject. B) Aberration. C) Abogate. D) Abjure. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Abjure. 55. In the passage, Stanton claims that depriving women of knowledge and responsibility A) Always results in them making unfortunate choices. B) Has a negative effect on the entire family. C) Means that they become a financial burden. D) Positions them for failure and reproach. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Positions them for failure and reproach. 56. What function does the last paragraph (lines 59-63) serve in the passage as a whole? A) It expands upon the overall theme of the narrator's never-ending love for Amy. B) It lists the long-term effects that poverty could have on the narrator's relationship. C) It provides evidence that the narrator cannot support his wife by revealing his hysteria. D) It intensifies the narrator's growing concerns about his ability to support his marriage. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) It intensifies the narrator's growing concerns about his ability to support his marriage. 57. The word endure most nearly means: A) Win. B) Survive. C) Change. D) Grow. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Survive. 58. Difference between/of A) Subtraction. B) Multiplication. C) Division. D) Addition. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Subtraction. 59. 17) In Passage 2, Grimke makes which point about human rights? A) D. B) A. C) B. D) C. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) B. 60. Understanding Relationships within Command of Evidence most often involves what? A) Tracing cause-and-effect between ideas. B) Counting adjectives in a sentence. C) Labeling stanza rhyme patterns. D) Rewriting sentences in passive voice. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Tracing cause-and-effect between ideas. ← 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