This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Grammar > Test Prep > Sat > Sat Reading – Quiz 6 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Sat Reading Quiz 6 (60 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. What is the most effective way to improve reading comprehension for the SAT? A) Memorizing grammar rules. B) Reading a variety of texts regularly. C) Using flashcards for vocabulary. D) Practicing mental math. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Reading a variety of texts regularly. 2. As used in line 40, "wanting" most nearly means A) Lacking. B) Requesting. C) Pleasing. D) Desiring. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Lacking. 3. Literal comprehension questions: A) Questions ask you to identify what the passage suggests or indirectly states. B) Ask you to identify what the passage directly states. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Ask you to identify what the passage directly states. 4. Volume control is most important in which situation? A) Sending a text message. B) Silent reading. C) Writing an email. D) Public speaking. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Public speaking. 5. If you don't know the answer to a question, which answer should you choose? A) Don't select an answer. B) Phone a friend. C) Always choose C when in doubt. D) Letter of the day. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Letter of the day. 6. What is the meaning of 'inspecting' in the context of scientific research? A) A careful examination or analysis of something, often to understand its properties or to ensure it meets certain standards. B) A process of collecting data without any analysis. C) A method of presenting findings in a report. D) A technique used to summarize research results. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A careful examination or analysis of something, often to understand its properties or to ensure it meets certain standards. 7. What does the phrase "soft kind of rock" in the text suggest about Mr. Verloc's character? A) He is physically strong but emotionally sensitive. B) He is steady and reliable but has a gentle side. C) He is tough and unyielding in all aspects. D) He is outwardly strong but inwardly weak. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) He is steady and reliable but has a gentle side. 8. However, her team's political ..... is clearly beyond mine, an Ivy League Medical Science Professor and NOT a Political "Science" Professor A) Alacrity. B) Acumen. C) Approbation. D) Anathema. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Acumen. 9. The ideas being asked about in Inference questions won't be stated explicitly. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 10. As used in line 20, "put" most nearly means A) Placed. B) Incited. C) Stated. D) Imposed. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Stated. 11. Analyze the pie chart and answer:What is the relationship between the two variables depicted in the chart? A) Inverse relationship. B) Exponential relationship. C) No relationship. D) Proportional relationship. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Proportional relationship. 12. A prudent, thrifty New Englander, DeWitt wasnaturally ..... of investing money in junkbonds, which he looked on as ..... ventures. A) Tired profitable. B) Chary risky. C) Terrified sound. D) Enamored worthless. E) Cognizant provincial. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Chary risky. 13. What evidence from the text supports the author's argument about the impact of climate change? A) Data on increasing ice caps. B) Extreme weather events such as blizzards and floods. C) Data on decreasing global temperatures. D) Data on rising global temperatures, melting ice caps, and extreme weather events such as hurricanes and droughts. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Data on rising global temperatures, melting ice caps, and extreme weather events such as hurricanes and droughts. 14. When using POE, what are you looking for? A) The right answer. B) The wrong answers. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The wrong answers. 15. As Alvaro gripped the wheel of his convertible. Gripped means A) Grasped slightly. B) Had. C) Moved. D) Held firmly. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Grasped slightly. 16. How many minutes are allocated for the TOTAL Reading & Writing section of the SAT? A) 64 minutes. B) 134 minutes. C) 54 minutes. D) 70 minutes. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) 64 minutes. 17. What does the SAT reading test assess? A) Literal comprehension. B) Argument comprehension. C) Both literal and argument comprehension. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Both literal and argument comprehension. 18. Read the following passage and answer the question below:"Marie Curie was a pioneering scientist known for her research on radioactivity. She was the first woman to win a Nobel Prize and remains the only person to win Nobel Prizes in two different scientific fields."What is Marie Curie known for according to the passage? A) Discovering electricity. B) Developing the theory of relativity. C) Research on radioactivity. D) Inventing the telephone. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Research on radioactivity. 19. Which word below means "a belief or set of beliefs, especially political or religious ones, that are taught and accepted by a particular group" A) Conflict. B) Doctrine. C) Sanctity. D) Restrictioni. E) Evidence. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Doctrine. 20. Quantum particles of light-photons-provide an unhackable means of transmitting encryption keys over networks, as attempts to observe particles in quantum states will invariably alter the particles ..... dismantle any information they transmit.Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English? A) And in the process . B) And, in the process. C) And in the process,. D) And, in the process,. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) And, in the process,. 21. Maintaining consistent and accurate tense throughout a passage helps to clearly show what? A) The timing of events (e.g., past, present, future). B) The genre of the writing. C) The number of characters in the story. D) The length of the passage. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The timing of events (e.g., past, present, future). 22. A 'communication barrier' is best defined as: A) A physical wall. B) Any interference with message transmission. C) Language differences only. D) Technological problems. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Any interference with message transmission. 23. In a paragraph (non Literary), when the main idea is stated directly, it is expressed in what is called the topic sentence. It gives the overarching idea of what the paragraph is about and is supported by the details in subsequent sentences in the paragraph. A) True. B) FALSE. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 24. How many required sections are there on the SAT? A) 3. B) 5. C) 1. D) 2. E) 4. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) 3. 25. Passage #1:The main purpose of the first paragraph is to A) Analyze a reaction. B) Describe a culture. C) Criticize a tradition. D) Question a suggestion. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Analyze a reaction. 26. Identify the theme that is most prevalent throughout the passage. A) Greed. B) Happiness. C) Perseverance. D) Love. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Perseverance. 27. The works of Chicana artist Ester Hernandez are now ..... in museums both in the United States and abroad, but the murals she contributed to as a member of Las Mujeres Muralistas early in her artistic career were displayed in outdoor public spaces across San Francisco. Which choice completes the text with the most logical and precise word or phrase? A) Recommended. B) Adjusted. C) Invented. D) Featured. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Featured. 28. According to Dirksen in Passage 1, which of the following can be linked to the history of racial discrimination in the United States? A) Unwise Legislative compromises. B) Conditions accepted by the nation's founders. C) False impressions of conditions in other countries. D) Misconceptions about the goals and abilities of minority groups. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Conditions accepted by the nation's founders. 29. As used in line 98, "insensitive" most nearly means A) Unreflecting. B) Violent. C) Tough. D) Disloyal. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Unreflecting. 30. ..... reading means being an interested and focused reader A) Passive. B) Active. C) Bored. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Active. 31. Which sentence best supports the idea that actions matter more than words? A) "We are met on a great battlefield of that war.". B) "It is altogether fitting and proper that we should do this.". C) "The world will little note, nor long remember what we say here ". D) "Four score and seven years ago our fathers brought forth ". Show Answer Correct Answer: C) "The world will little note, nor long remember what we say here ". 32. A passage describes a character who "walked through the storm, undeterred by the thunder." What can you infer about the character's personality using literary analysis techniques? A) The character is afraid of storms. B) The character is determined and courageous. C) The character is easily distracted. D) The character is unaware of the weather. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The character is determined and courageous. 33. According to the text, how does the narrator feel about being at summer camp? A) He feels overjoyed. B) He feels peaceful. C) He feels both scared and excited. D) He feels both angry and jealous. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) He feels both scared and excited. 34. Which choice provides the best evidence of the "social media echo chamber" ? A) Lines 1-4 ("As LinkedIn"). B) Lines 20-24 ("The system site"). C) Lines 17-20 ("Facebook Feed"). D) Lines 29-33 ("In contemporary views"). Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Lines 20-24 ("The system site"). 35. "The coming decades will likely see more intense clustering of jobs, innovation, and productivity in a smaller number of bigger cities and city-regions." "Intense" most nearly means A) Determined. B) Brilliant. C) Emotional. D) Concentrated. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Concentrated. 36. If you don't understand how literary elements work together to create meaning and convey the author's purpose, you will most likely not fully grasp a passage or its point. A) True. B) False. C) Try me. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 37. Hummingbirds use spider silk to strengthennest walls to better ..... the weight andpressure of wriggling hatchlings. A) Withstand. B) Discern. C) Expose. D) Transmute. E) Induce. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Withstand. 38. According to the passage, when should you skim a passage? A) If you run out of time in a dense passage. B) Before reading a dense passage. C) Never in dense passages. D) Always in dense passages. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) If you run out of time in a dense passage. 39. Which choice best states a central idea of the passage? A) National survival depends only on military strength. B) Equality must be defended through sacrifice and continued effort. C) Speeches are more important than actions. D) The battlefield should be preserved for tourism. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Equality must be defended through sacrifice and continued effort. 40. [ ..... ] The coming decades will likely see more intense clustering of jobs, innovation, and productivity in a smaller number of bigger cities and city-regions. Some regions could end up bloated beyond the capacity of their infrastructure, while others struggle, their promise stymied by inadequate human or other resources. As used in line 55, "intense" most nearly means A) Concentrated. B) Determined. C) Emotional. D) Brilliant. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Concentrated. 41. What conclusion can be drawn about DptB activity based on the survival rates post-A. siceare infection? A) DptB activity is only effective against Providencia rettgeri. B) DptB activity does not significantly affect survival rates. C) DptB activity significantly affects survival rates. D) DptB activity enhances survival rates more than DptA. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) DptB activity does not significantly affect survival rates. 42. Hunter was ..... when a high schooler pushed his little brother down and stole his bike. A) Cantankerous. B) Maverick. C) Belligerent. D) Fastidious. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Belligerent. 43. A passage presents two opposing viewpoints on a controversial issue. Which argumentative strategy is being used, and what is its effect? A) Counterargument; it strengthens the author's position by addressing opposing views. B) Anecdote; it makes the text more personal. C) Hyperbole; it exaggerates the issue. D) Imagery; it creates a vivid picture. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Counterargument; it strengthens the author's position by addressing opposing views. 44. For painter Jacob Lawrence, being ..... was an important part of the artistic process. He paid close attention to the details of his Harlem neighborhood, capturing nuances in the beauty and vitality of the Black experience during the Harlem Renaissance and the Great Migration. Which choice completes the text with the most logical and precise word or phrase? A) Confident. B) Critical. C) Observant. D) Skeptical. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Observant. 45. Public-awareness campaigns about the need to reduce single-use plastics can be successful, says researcher Kim Borg of Monash University in Australia, when these campaigns give consumers a choice:for example, Japan achieved a 40 percent reduction in plastic-bag use after cashiers were instructed to ask customers whether ..... wanted a bag. A) One. B) They. C) It. D) You. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) They. 46. It can be inferred from the passage that A) Unusual changes in carbon dioxide level can be documented through natural changes. B) Scientists will never agree on when the ANthropocene epic began. C) Geological epochs are usually a result of human activity. D) Scientists have been recording carbon dioxide levels since before 1610. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Unusual changes in carbon dioxide level can be documented through natural changes. 47. Fill in the blank with the correct verb form:The schedule of classes often ..... new students. (Singular Subject/Plural Verb) A) Confuse. B) Confused. C) Confusing. D) Confuses. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Confuses. 48. Reading Question #50 A) A. B) B. C) C. D) D. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) C. 49. The passage suggests that Sarah's response to the challenges was primarily: A) To abandon her presentation. B) To adapt while maintaining professional standards. C) To complain to the event organizers. D) To rush through her speech. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To adapt while maintaining professional standards. 50. Identify the main theme of the passage provided in the reading comprehension. A) The main theme of the passage is the benefits of exercise. B) The main theme of the passage is . C) The main theme of the passage is the process of photosynthesis. D) The main theme of the passage is the history of ancient civilizations. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The main theme of the passage is . 51. How many paired passages will be on the test? A) 4. B) 3. C) 2. D) 1. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) 1. 52. What is the synonym for 'arduous' in the sentence:'The mountain climb was arduous but rewarding'? A) Difficult. B) Simple. C) Easy. D) Smooth. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Difficult. 53. The report was relentlessly ..... to the scientist, interpreting one complex event afteranother to his ..... A) Innocuous indifference. B) Magnanimous dismay. C) Obsequious detriment. D) Disparaging initiative. E) Hostile discredit. Show Answer Correct Answer: E) Hostile discredit. 54. Read the following passage and answer the question below:"Leonardo da Vinci was a Renaissance artist and inventor known for his masterpieces such as the 'Mona Lisa' and 'The Last Supper.' His work exemplifies the blend of art and science."Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a work of Leonardo da Vinci in the passage? A) Mona Lisa. B) The Last Supper. C) The Starry Night. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) The Starry Night. 55. Particle physicists like Ayana Holloway Arce and Aida El-Khadra spend much of their time ..... Which choice completes the text with the most logical and precise word or phrase? A) Creating. B) Deciding. C) Selecting. D) Inspecting. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Inspecting. 56. True or False?We should identify the big picture for every SAT passage. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 57. How does the author use evidence to support their argument in the provided passage? A) The author does not provide any evidence to support their argument. B) The author uses personal opinions and anecdotes to support their argument. C) The author relies on fictional stories and made-up scenarios to support their argument. D) The author provides specific examples, statistics, or quotes from credible sources to support their argument. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) The author provides specific examples, statistics, or quotes from credible sources to support their argument. 58. What is the main strategy for reading passages? A) Read the question first. B) Read the passage first. C) Skip difficult sections. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Read the question first. 59. Mr. Bennet's manner of addressing her husband suggests A) An ill-concealed dislike for him. B) A confidence in her knowledge over his. C) A lack of interest in her husband's opinion. D) 'a belief that she is vastly superior to her husband. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) A confidence in her knowledge over his. 60. You will always have the same prompt for every SAT Essay, but the passage will be different. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. ← PreviousNext →Related QuizzesTest Prep QuizzesGrammar QuizzesSat Reading Quiz 1Sat Reading Quiz 2Sat Reading Quiz 3Sat Reading Quiz 4Sat Reading Quiz 5Sat Reading Quiz 7Sat Reading Quiz 8Sat Reading Quiz 9 🏠 Back to Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books