This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Grammar > Test Prep > Sat > Sat Reading – Quiz 3 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Sat Reading Quiz 3 (60 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Which of the following best explains why an author might use hyperbole in a passage? A) To organize the text by cause and effect. B) To exaggerate for emphasis or effect. C) To introduce new characters. D) To provide factual information. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To exaggerate for emphasis or effect. 2. Choose the word that means" the sound an animal makes" A) Approach. B) Model. C) Location. D) Call. E) Function. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Call. 3. Reading Question #35 A) A. B) C. C) D. D) B. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) C. 4. Which of the following is NOT a type of text structure? A) Cause and effect. B) Problem and solution. C) Compare and contrast. D) Imagery. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Imagery. 5. Because of its strength, adhesiveness, andinvaluable qualities as a nest-building material, many species of birds ..... silk into their nests. A) Incorporate. B) Jettison. C) Entice. D) Dissolve. E) Smuggle. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Incorporate. 6. Although the poet Stevie Smith had a childhoodthat was far from ..... , she alwaysenvied children, believing they alone had theideal life. A) Idyllic. B) Neutral. C) Dubious. D) Indifferent. E) Envious. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Idyllic. 7. Organisms have evolved a number of surprising adaptations to ensure their survival in adverse conditions. Tadpole shrimp (*Triops longicaudatus*) embryos, ..... can pause development for over ten years during extended periods of drought. Which choice completes the text with the most logical transition? A) Consequently,. B) For example,. C) Meanwhile,. D) In contrast,. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) For example,. 8. Reading Question #6 A) D. B) B. C) A. D) C. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) C. 9. What is the effect of using vivid imagery in a literary passage? A) It provides statistical evidence. B) It confuses the reader. C) It organizes the text chronologically. D) It helps the reader visualize the scene and enhances understanding. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) It helps the reader visualize the scene and enhances understanding. 10. It can reasonably be inferred that Irma, the waitress, thinks Lymie is "through eating" (line 38 ( "through eating" ) ) becauseChoose 1 answer: A) (Choice D) he has asked her to clear the table. B) (Choice B) his plate is empty. C) (Choice C) he is no longer holding his fork. D) (Choice A) he has begun reading his book. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) (Choice C) he is no longer holding his fork. 11. Researcher Lin Zhi developed a process for increasing the tensile strength-measured in gigapascals, or GPa-of silkworm ..... dissolving and reweaving the silk in a solution of iron metal ions, zinc, and sugar, Zhi increased the amount of force required to stretch it from approximately 0.5 GPa to 2 GPa.Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English? A) Silk and by. B) Silk by. C) Silk, by. D) Silk. By. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Silk. By. 12. Vocabulary words tested in context will appear in which section of the SAT? A) Math (calc). B) Reading. C) Writing. D) Math (no-calc). Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Reading. 13. True or False:We should always check the passage when graph questions include "based on the passage" . A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 14. How many passages are on the Reading Test? A) 5. B) 4. C) 6. D) 7. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) 5. 15. In line 9, the author characterizes the prevalent use of social media sites as a "vast social experiment" because A) The effects of using these sites are yet unknown. B) Social scientists study use of the sites. C) Companies that provide the sites experiment on users. D) Users engage with the sites in a variety of ways. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The effects of using these sites are yet unknown. 16. How long is the reading test? A) 60 mins. B) 70 mins. C) 75 mins. D) 65 mins. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) 65 mins. 17. Damien saw so many animals at the pet store. He saw, dogs, cats, birds, hamsters and fishes.What change if any should be made in this sentence. A) Take out animals. B) Add a coma after hamsters. C) Take out birds because they don't sell birds at the pet store. D) No change. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Add a coma after hamsters. 18. Which of the following is a key skill evaluated in the digital SAT Reading and Writing section? A) Mathematical reasoning. B) Critical reading. C) Artistic expression. D) Physical endurance. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Critical reading. 19. In lines 85-86, Mr. Bennet's use of the phrases "high respect" and "my old friends" reveal that his tone is A) Intensely critical. B) Lightheartedly sarcastic. C) Optimistically merry. D) Pointedly callous. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Lightheartedly sarcastic. 20. You are awesome and amazing for doing SAT prep and paying full attention. This WILL help your score. A) TRUE. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) TRUE. 21. Which of the following is a common theme in SAT Reading passages? A) The history of mathematics. B) The rules of chess. C) The impact of technology on society. D) The process of photosynthesis. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) The impact of technology on society. 22. He didn't allow his thoughts to perturb him. Perturb means A) Invite. B) Assure. C) Worry. D) Please. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Worry. 23. Identify the prefix in the word 'misunderstood'. A) Stood-. B) Der-. C) Under-. D) Mis-. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Mis-. 24. For the history passage, you should remember historical time periods from what you learned in school A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 25. He came directly, breaking all tradition. A) Frankly. B) Without mediation. C) Confidently. D) Without precision. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Without mediation. 26. The word inevitable means A) To happen no matter what. B) To disagree. C) A problem. D) To gratify. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) To happen no matter what. 27. In the sentence 'Her laughter was music to his ears', what type of figurative language is used? A) Hyperbole. B) Simile. C) Metaphor. D) Onomatopoeia. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Metaphor. 28. What should you practice with to simulate real test conditions? A) Practice active reading techniques. B) Focus on evidence-based answers. C) Practice with official SAT materials and timed conditions. D) Pay attention to transition words. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Practice with official SAT materials and timed conditions. 29. Which choice provides the best evidence for the answer to question 28? A) Lines 1-6 (As regular activity). B) Lines 32-35 (Scientists floor). C) Lines 46-47 (The researchers candidate). D) Lines 54-57 (They argue trajectory). Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Lines 32-35 (Scientists floor). 30. I should answer every question on the SAT. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 31. Based on the passage, which character would most likely agree with the idea that, when trying something new, it is best not to push one's limits? A) Mosher. B) Falvo. C) The person who said "Let him go". D) McCann. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Falvo. 32. Which choice best states the relationship between the two passages? A) Passage 2 takes issue with the primary argument of Passage 1. B) Passage 2 elaborates upon several ideas implied in Passage 1. C) Passage 2 provides a historical context for the perspective offered in Passage 1. D) Passage 2 illustrates the practical difficulties of a proposal made in Passage 1. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Passage 2 takes issue with the primary argument of Passage 1. 33. What is the effect of using hyperbole in a literary passage? A) It makes the text less engaging. B) It exaggerates for emphasis or dramatic effect. C) It provides factual information. D) It organizes the text by problem and solution. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) It exaggerates for emphasis or dramatic effect. 34. The SAT essay section is graded out of ..... points? A) 4. B) 10. C) 8. D) 6. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) 8. 35. Sentences / ideas that hint at what might happen next in the story is called: A) Theme. B) Foreshadowing. C) Irony. D) Figurative language. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Foreshadowing. 36. Identify the affix in the word 'misunderstood'. A) Der. B) Stood. C) Mis. D) Under. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Mis. 37. Which subjects are presented on the SAT Reading assessment? A) U.S. & World Literature. B) History & Social Studies. C) Science. D) All of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) All of the above. 38. What should you do with the answer choices? A) Choose all that could be correct. B) Eliminate incorrect ones based on the passage. C) Pick the most complex one. D) Select randomly to save time. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Eliminate incorrect ones based on the passage. 39. Read the following passage and answer the question below:"Isaac Newton's laws of motion laid the foundation for classical mechanics. His work in physics and mathematics has had a lasting impact on science."What field did Isaac Newton's laws of motion contribute to according to the passage? A) Biology. B) Chemistry. C) Classical mechanics. D) Astronomy. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Classical mechanics. 40. Based on the structure of the passage, what is the purpose of the first paragraph? A) To introduce the main topic or idea of the passage. B) To offer a conclusion to the main idea. C) To provide a summary of the entire passage. D) To present a detailed analysis of the main topic. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) To introduce the main topic or idea of the passage. 41. How long does it take to get your scores back ONLINE from CollegeBoard? (It takes longer for the mailed copy). A) 2-4 weeks. B) At least 1 month. C) 1-2 weeks. D) A few days. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) 2-4 weeks. 42. Stan's watch had a crack after he dropped it. What change if any should be made? A) Change had to has. B) Change crack to crak. C) Remove the apostrophe on Stan. D) No change. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) No change. 43. In the given passage, what is the main idea of the author? A) Discussing the history of the author. B) Providing a step-by-step guide on how to bake a cake. C) Arguing for the benefits of exercise. D) Encouraging the reader to take a deep breath and find the correct answer to a given question. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Encouraging the reader to take a deep breath and find the correct answer to a given question. 44. Literal Comprehension5.5 A) A. B) B. C) D. D) C. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A. 45. The fashion resale market, in which consumers purchase secondhand clothing from stores and online sellers, generated nearly $ 30 billion globally in 2019. Expecting to see continued growth, some analysts ..... that revenues will more than double by 2028. A) Produced. B) Denied. C) Worried. D) Predicted. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Predicted. 46. At the end of the second paragraph, the comparisons of abstract qualities to a lynx and a snake mainly have the effect of A) Conveying the ferocity of a resolution. B) Contrasting two hypothetical courses of action. C) Illustrating the nature of an adversarial relationship. D) Suggesting the likelihood of an altercation. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Illustrating the nature of an adversarial relationship. 47. True or False? The first step for Vocab in Context (VIC) question types is to read all the answer choices first. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 48. What is a common reason students miss SAT Reading questions, according to the article? A) Lack of vocabulary knowledge. B) Misinterpretation of the passage. C) Not enough practice tests. D) Overconfidence in answers. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Misinterpretation of the passage. 49. A printer can print at a rate of 5 pages per minute. How many hours will it take to print 300 pages? A) 3 hours. B) 0.5 hours. C) 1 hour. D) 1.5 hours. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) 1 hour. 50. What is the speaker's view on the difficulty of the SAT? A) It's manageable with the right strategies. B) It's impossible to do well without natural talent. C) It's extremely difficult without tutoring. D) It requires luck more than preparation. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) It's manageable with the right strategies. 51. The cotton was infested malevolently with weevils. Malevolently means A) Playfully. B) Hopefully. C) Having wishes. D) Harmfully. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Harmfully. 52. In the context of SAT Reading, what does 'inference' mean? A) A direct statement from the text. B) A guess based on personal opinion. C) A conclusion drawn from evidence and reasoning. D) A summary of the entire passage. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) A conclusion drawn from evidence and reasoning. 53. What is the root word in 'transportation'? A) Transit. B) Transport. C) Transmit. D) Port. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Transport. 54. Which of the following is an example of incorrect subject/verb agreement? A) The students runs. B) The students run. C) The student runs. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The students runs. 55. What is the meaning of the word 'ubiquitous' as used in the passage? A) Present, appearing, or found everywhere. B) Occurring rarely or infrequently. C) Limited to one specific location. D) Only found in certain places. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Present, appearing, or found everywhere. 56. What is a good goal for the SAT reading section score? A) 460+. B) 120+. C) 740+. D) 1600+. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) 740+. 57. Reading Question #47 A) C. B) B. C) D. D) A. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) D. 58. Which of the following best describes the sentence structure in the digital SAT Reading and Writing section? A) Complex and lengthy. B) Simple and concise. C) Fragmented and unclear. D) Poetic and metaphorical. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Simple and concise. 59. Which choice best summarizes the passage? A) The biggest challenge in accessing freshwater reserves is how to drill for them. B) Fuel production should be decreased because of the risk it poses to freshwater reserves. C) Aquifers formed hundreds of thousands of years ago will be helpful for developing cities. D) Freshwater reserves beneath the ocean could provide a world water source for many years. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Freshwater reserves beneath the ocean could provide a world water source for many years. 60. Which of the following is a myth about the SAT? A) It is better to not show up for the SAT school day. B) It is better to spill water on your testing documents. C) It is better to leave a question blank than guess. D) It is better to scribble on your answer sheet. 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