This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Grammar > Test Prep > Sat > Sat Reading – Quiz 5 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Sat Reading Quiz 5 (60 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Why is it recommended not to start the second module early during practice tests? A) To simulate the real test conditions. B) To save time for the Math section. C) To avoid losing focus. D) To ensure you answer all questions in the first module. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) To simulate the real test conditions. 2. ACCORDING TO ..... ADVANCED TECH SINCE 2000 HAVE RESULTED IN ..... A) C. B) B. C) A. D) D. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) A. 3. Read the following sentence: "The city was a jungle, teeming with life and danger." What figurative language is used, and what does it suggest about the city? A) Simile; the city is peaceful. B) Metaphor; the city is wild and unpredictable. C) Hyperbole; the city is empty. D) Personification; the city is friendly. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Metaphor; the city is wild and unpredictable. 4. What does the author suggest about the relationship between hard work and success? A) Success comes easily without effort. B) Hard work is essential to achieving good results. C) It is better to rely on natural talent than hard work. D) Success is determined solely by luck. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Hard work is essential to achieving good results. 5. When they were first introduced to western Europe from Byzantium in the eleventh century, table forks were met with much resistance. The Bishop of Ostia, St. Peter Damian, condemned the eating utensils because he considered ..... dangerous and unnecessary luxury items. Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English? A) Them. B) This. C) That. D) It. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Them. 6. What evidence supports the idea that the prison has a menacing appearance? A) The prison is described as 'looking menacing', indicating its threatening presence. B) The prison is surrounded by a beautiful garden, which softens its appearance. C) The prison has bright colors that make it look inviting and friendly. D) The prison is located in a bustling area, making it seem less intimidating. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The prison is described as 'looking menacing', indicating its threatening presence. 7. Eugenia was still the undisputed ruler of The family. Undisputed means A) Strong. B) No disagreement about. C) Kind. D) No agreement about. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) No disagreement about. 8. 20) Based on the passages, both authors would agree with which of the following claims? A) D. B) C. C) A. D) B. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) A. 9. Reading Question #12 A) C. B) D. C) A. D) B. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) D. 10. The sentences in lines 24-28 ("When ..... made") primarily serves which function in passage 1? A) It raises a potential counterargument to Lincoln's argument. B) It corrects a possible misinterpretation of Lincoln's argument. C) It identifies a crucial shortcoming of Lincoln's argument. D) It acknowledges a central assumption of Lincoln's argument. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) It corrects a possible misinterpretation of Lincoln's argument. 11. Reading Question #3 A) B. B) C. C) A. D) D. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) C. 12. As used in line 22, "command" most nearly means A) Dominate. B) Overlook. C) Order. D) Deserve. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Deserve. 13. What is the effect of using varied sentence structures in writing? A) It confuses the reader. B) It makes the text monotonous. C) It enhances the readability and engagement of the text. D) It reduces the clarity of the message. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) It enhances the readability and engagement of the text. 14. Waves crashed against the rocky shore, sending spray into the air and creating a mesmerizing rhythm. Seagulls circled overhead, their calls blending with the sounds of the ocean.What is described in the passage? A) Snow falling. B) Waves crashing. C) Leaves rustling. D) Cars honking. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Waves crashing. 15. What do information and idea 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: A) What the passage says, directly or indirectly. 16. As compared with his love letters, the narrator's book writing is portrayed as being A) A) agreeable. B) B) stalled. C) . C) fiery. D) D) imaginative. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) B) stalled. 17. An author writes a passage primarily to inform readers about climate change. Which evidence from the text would best support this author's purpose? A) The use of statistics and scientific studies. B) The inclusion of jokes and anecdotes. C) The use of persuasive language. D) The description of fictional characters. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The use of statistics and scientific studies. 18. Me, Carl, and Junior had a great time at Carl's Jr. What change if any, should be made to this sentence? A) No change. B) Change it to Carl, Junior, and I. C) Remove all the comas. D) Remove great from the sentence. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Change it to Carl, Junior, and I. 19. The general store was essential to daily life in the rural United States during the 1800s because it provided supplies for nearby communities. It was also a ..... of information, where people socialized and shared news. Which choice completes the text with the most logical and precise word or phrase? A) Rival. B) Source. C) Condition. D) Waste. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Source. 20. What type of question asks you to determine the meaning of a word as it is used in the passage? A) Inference question. B) Main idea question. C) Vocabulary-in-context question. D) Detail question. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Vocabulary-in-context question. 21. How does the information in Chart 1 support Lewis and Maslin's central claim? A) It shows carbon dioxide levels tripled in 1610. B) It indicates carbon dioxide levels briefly plunged in 1610. C) It illustrates that sea levels fell dramatically in 1610. D) It reveals that temperatures rose dangerously high in 1610. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) It indicates carbon dioxide levels briefly plunged in 1610. 22. Which of the following strategies is most effective for answering 'Command of Evidence' questions on the SAT Reading section? A) Skipping the question and returning later. B) Guessing based on the first sentence. C) Identifying the part of the passage that supports the answer. D) Using a calculator to solve. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Identifying the part of the passage that supports the answer. 23. Anthropologist Kristjan J. Carlson and colleagues examined the clavicle and shoulder bones of a 3.6-million-year-old early hominin known as 'Little Foot." They found that htese bones were ..... the clavicle and shoulder bones of modern apes that are frequent climbers, such as gorrillas and chimpanzees. A) Surpassed by. B) Comparable to. C) Independent of. D) Obtained from. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Comparable to. 24. What is the suggested approach to handling mistakes in practice tests? A) Review and understand each mistake. B) Take more practice tests without review. C) Focus only on correct answers. D) Ignore them and move on. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Review and understand each mistake. 25. Define 'analytical thinking' in the context of reading and writing. A) The ability to memorize information quickly and accurately. B) The skill of summarizing texts without understanding them. C) The ability to break down complex information into smaller parts to understand it better and draw conclusions. D) The process of reading and writing without critical evaluation. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) The ability to break down complex information into smaller parts to understand it better and draw conclusions. 26. Reading Question #40 A) A. B) C. C) B. D) D. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) D. 27. A sentence contains a pronoun-antecedent mismatch and a misplaced modifier. Which category primarily addresses these? A) Words in Context. B) Expression and Analysis of Ideas. C) Command of Evidence. D) Standards of English Conventions. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Standards of English Conventions. 28. Using 'therefore' when the ideas contradict one another is correct usage. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 29. As used in line 74 the word "tactual" most nearly means A) Pertaining to touch. B) Verifiable. C) Showing sensitivity. D) In accord with the facts. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Pertaining to touch. 30. The passage indicates that, after a long day of work, the narrator sometimes found his living quarters to be A) Dreary. B) Predictable. C) Intolerable. D) Treacherous. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Dreary. 31. "Outside there was a sheer drop down to the sea below." As used in this sentence, "sheer" most nearly A) Steady. B) Steep. C) Utter. D) Abrupt. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Steep. 32. Which choice most closely captures the meaning of the figurative "big silver bullet" referred to in line 61? A) Definitive solution. B) Tempting choice. C) Unexpected outcome. D) Dangerous event. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Definitive solution. 33. She said compelling him to work harder to prove her wrong. Compelling means A) Helping. B) Forcing. C) Frustrating. D) Encouraging. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Encouraging. 34. Which of the following best describes the narrator's point of view based upon lines 4-9 A) Humorously mocking humankind. B) Humbly pointing out flaws in society. C) Aggressively detailing erroneous thinking. D) Unreliably describing life in a small community. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Humorously mocking humankind. 35. Reading Question #21 A) C. B) A. C) D. D) B. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) C. 36. How many passages are typically included in the SAT Reading section? A) 4. B) 7. C) 5. D) 6. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) 5. 37. The word intrepid means A) Timid. B) Scary. C) Eccentric. D) Brave or fearless. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Brave or fearless. 38. FIG 1, WHICH YEAR SHOWS WIDEST GAP A) D. B) B. C) C. D) A. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) D. 39. The word hallow most nearly means: A) Destroy. B) Confuse. C) Decorate. D) Make sacred. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Make sacred. 40. In the study of ancient civilizations, researchers have found that the irrigation techniques used in Mesopotamia were ..... those used in ancient Egypt, despite the geographical and environmental differences. A) Similar to. B) Unrelated to. C) More advanced than. D) Less effective than. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Similar to. 41. According to the experiment described in Passage 2, whether the author's ravens continued to show interest in a formerly new object was dictated primarily by whether that object was A) Edible. B) Plentiful. C) Natural. D) Conspicuous. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Edible. 42. How many questions are there in total in the SAT Reading and Writing section? A) 27. B) 64. C) 54. D) 32. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) 54. 43. Throughout the passage, the author refers to the St. Bernard as the "concierge." What is the effect of this personification? A) It suggests that the St. Bernard believes it is superior to others. B) It implies that the St. Bernard behaves in a helpful manner. C) It reveals the differences between the St. Bernard and the Danish hound. D) It emphasizes the gratitude that the Danish hound has for the St. Bernard. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) It implies that the St. Bernard behaves in a helpful manner. 44. If you have to guess, this is your BEST option? A) A. B) B. C) C. D) D. E) Select the answer that is trending more on your answering sheet (usually "B" or "C"). But stick with that same choice every time you guess. Show Answer Correct Answer: E) Select the answer that is trending more on your answering sheet (usually "B" or "C"). But stick with that same choice every time you guess. 45. The Reading test has ..... questions. A) 35. B) 65. C) 44. D) 54. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) 54. 46. Which word below means "the state of feeling healthy and happy:" A) Well-being. B) Acquisition. C) Tyranny. D) Territory. E) Solemn. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Well-being. 47. In the context of the passage, "I shrugged" (line 23) and "'Sure, ' I said" (line 28) mainly serve to show the narrator's A) Dismissiveness. B) Dishonesty. C) Shyness. D) Hostility. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Shyness. 48. In Passage 2, Chisholm indicates that one stereotype about women is that A) Women should not be allowed to occupy certain positions of authority. B) Women possess interpersonal skills that are inferior to those of men. C) Women's work responsibilities should mostly involve manual labor. D) Women have prevented men from succeeding in administrative jobs. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Women should not be allowed to occupy certain positions of authority. 49. The main purpose of the opening sentence of the passage is to A) Establish the narrator's perspective on a controversy. B) Provide context useful in understanding the narrator's emotional state. C) Offer a symbolic representation of Edward Crimsworth's plight. D) Contrast the narrator's good intentions with his malicious conduct. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Provide context useful in understanding the narrator's emotional state. 50. Which question type makes a reasonable, supportable deduction based on information presented in the text? A) Vocabulary. B) Synthesis. C) Textual Analysis. D) Author Analysis. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Textual Analysis. 51. The author contrasts speech and action to show: A) Memory fades quickly. B) Public speaking is harmful. C) Action is more meaningful than ceremony. D) Writing is superior. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Action is more meaningful than ceremony. 52. Read the following passage and answer the question below:"Jane Austen's novels are known for their keen social commentary and masterful use of irony. In 'Pride and Prejudice, ' she explores the themes of love, reputation, and class through the story of Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy."What is the primary theme explored in 'Pride and Prejudice' according to the passage? A) Adventure. B) Love, reputation, and class. C) Science fiction. D) Mystery. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Love, reputation, and class. 53. Explain the meaning of the phrase 'throwing caution to the wind'. A) Being cautious and careful. B) Acting recklessly without considering the consequences. C) Following a structured plan. D) Being overly cautious and hesitant. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Acting recklessly without considering the consequences. 54. The author's primary purpose in writing this passage is to: A) Explain digital platform features. B) Criticize modern communication methods. C) Analyze changes in workplace communication. D) Promote face-to-face meetings. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Analyze changes in workplace communication. 55. ..... when a government of law replaces the double reign of anarchy and tyranny ..... anarchy means: A) Justice. B) Security. C) Absence of law. D) Fairness. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Absence of law. 56. Literary Criticism relates to the analysis of texts by looking at them through different "lenses" that highlight an author, society, or period's stance, purpose, perspective, traditions, conventions, etc. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 57. You have ..... minutes to complete the Reading test A) 35. B) 44. C) 52. D) 65. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) 65. 58. Which choice best states the main purpose of the text adapted from George Bernard Shaw's play *Pygmalion*? A) To show that Henry's mother wants him to leave. B) To present a detailed account of what Henry's home looks like. C) To explain why Henry often visits his mother. D) To describe what Henry's mother does when she goes out with her friends. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) To show that Henry's mother wants him to leave. 59. As used in line 19 "implosion most nearly means A) Self-destruction. B) Bankruptcy. C) Collapse. D) Collision. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Collapse. 60. AS USED IN LINE 35 "CLEAR" MEANS ..... A) B. B) D. C) C. D) A. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) D. ← PreviousNext →Related QuizzesTest Prep QuizzesGrammar QuizzesSat Reading Quiz 1Sat Reading Quiz 2Sat Reading Quiz 3Sat Reading Quiz 4Sat Reading Quiz 6Sat Reading Quiz 7Sat Reading Quiz 8Sat Reading Quiz 9 🏠 Back to Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books