This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Grammar > Test Prep > Sat > Sat Reading – Quiz 7 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Sat Reading Quiz 7 (60 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. What is the purpose of the SAT Writing section's passage-based questions? A) To evaluate mathematical reasoning skills. B) To assess knowledge of historical events. C) To assess reading comprehension and writing skills. D) To measure physical fitness levels. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) To assess reading comprehension and writing skills. 2. ..... , a history of statesmen, who flung the boundaries of the republic out into unexplored land. Flung means A) Ran. B) Stopped. C) Waved. D) Rushed. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Rushed. 3. What is the synonym for 'eloquent' in the sentence:'Her eloquent speech captivated the audience'? A) Articulate. B) Verbose. C) Rambling. D) Incoherent. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Articulate. 4. In the Reading section, will there be articles on science and history and the use of infographics/charts to interpret? A) Yes. B) No. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Yes. 5. Reading Question #39 A) C. B) A. C) B. D) D. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) A. 6. Which of the following is NOT a type of passage you may encounter in the SAT Reading section? A) Fiction B) Science C) Poetry D) Dialogue A) Dialogue. B) Math. C) Non-Fiction. D) Biography. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Dialogue. 7. The Cabinet member's resignation was not atotal ..... :rumors of his imminent departurehad been making the rounds in Washington fora week. A) Pretense. B) Eclipse. C) Withdrawal. D) Shock. E) Success. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Shock. 8. On average how much time should you spend on each passage? A) 12 mins. B) 11 mins. C) 14 mins. D) 13 mins. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) 13 mins. 9. As used in line 12, "peculiar" most nearly means A) Distinctive. B) Surprising. C) Infrequent. D) Eccentric. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Distinctive. 10. Reading Question #37 A) A. B) B. C) D. D) C. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) B. 11. The garish also means A) Plain. B) Gaudy, showy. C) Ordinary. D) Tailored. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Gaudy, showy. 12. How does presenting a problem and then offering solutions help clarify the author's argument in an essay? A) It distracts from the main idea. B) It focuses only on the problem. C) It makes the argument more organized and easier to follow. D) It introduces unrelated information. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) It makes the argument more organized and easier to follow. 13. Select the sentence that is an example of parallel structure. A) The production manager was asked to write his report quickly, accurately, and in a detailed manner. B) The production manager was asked to write his report quickly, accurately, and thoroughly. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The production manager was asked to write his report quickly, accurately, and thoroughly. 14. What is the focus of the category 'Multiple text comprehension'? A) Understanding a single text. B) Understanding multiple texts. C) Data interpretation. D) Author's purpose. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Understanding multiple texts. 15. Setting is the geographical and chronological location of events in a story. When considering setting, readers should examine how characters interact with their surroundings, how they are influenced by the societal expectations of that time and place, and how the location and time period impact the development of the story. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 16. In a literary passage, the author uses the phrase "her heart was a locked box." What does this figurative language imply about the character? A) She is open and expressive. B) She is secretive and guarded. C) She is angry. D) She is joyful. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) She is secretive and guarded. 17. How are the passages in the SAT Reading section typically organized? A) Chronologically. B) By difficulty. C) By subject matter. D) Randomly. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) By subject matter. 18. Which choice provides the best evidence for the answer to question 11? A) Lines 33-37 ("For the newly sighted of brightness"). B) Line 41-45 ("Another patient over them"). C) Lines 8-13 ("Many doctors had tested space whatsoever"). D) Lines 68-71 ("In general the newly sighted tormentingly difficult"). Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Lines 33-37 ("For the newly sighted of brightness"). 19. The best placement for a sentence about video conferencing would be: A) At the beginning of the passage. B) Before the final sentence. C) At the very end of the passage. D) After the first sentence. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Before the final sentence. 20. Paired passage questions: A) Test your ability to interpret information presented in graph or table form, and to determine whether and how it supports various pieces of information in a passage. B) Test your ability to compare texts with different, often conflicting, points of view, and to infer how each author would likely react to the other's point of view. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Test your ability to compare texts with different, often conflicting, points of view, and to infer how each author would likely react to the other's point of view. 21. The algaita is a double reed wind instrument from West Africa. The reed of a wind instrument is the mouthpiece ..... A double reed contains two pieces of cane that vibrate and produce sound as air passes between them ..... Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English? A) Where sound is made?. B) Where is sound made?. C) Where sound is made. D) Where is sound made. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Where sound is made. 22. Which of the following views of conflict is best supported by lines 37-40 ( "These ..... one" )? A) You can learn more about two parties in conflict as an observer than as an involved participant. B) You can learn more about two parties in conflict as an involved participant than as an observer. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) You can learn more about two parties in conflict as an observer than as an involved participant. 23. Which activity best represents Reading Closely? A) Reading only the headings and charts. B) Skimming only the first and last lines. C) Attending to specific details and nuances. D) Relying on outside knowledge heavily. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Attending to specific details and nuances. 24. Which lines provide the best evidence for the answer to question 5? A) Lines 39-44 ("how can you be one of them"). B) Lines 22-30 ("Why, my dear, one of them"). C) Lines 34-40 ("Oh! single, my dear one of them"). D) Lines 17-21 ("Do not you want to invitation enough"). Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Lines 39-44 ("how can you be one of them"). 25. Reading Question #26 A) A. B) C. C) B. D) D. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A. 26. What does the term 'symbolic' mean in literary analysis? A) Symbolic refers to something that represents or stands for something else, often conveying deeper meanings beyond the literal interpretation. B) Symbolic means something that is only understood literally without any deeper meaning. C) Symbolic refers to a type of writing that is purely factual and straightforward. D) Symbolic indicates a style of writing that avoids any representation or metaphor. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Symbolic refers to something that represents or stands for something else, often conveying deeper meanings beyond the literal interpretation. 27. What do answer choices containing words such as always, never, or only most likely be? A) Correct answer choices. B) Incorrect answer choices. C) Measuring conventions. D) Words-in context. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Incorrect answer choices. 28. Which of the following is NOT a common type of question in the SAT Reading section? A) Detail. B) Mathematical calculation. C) Inference. D) Main idea. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Mathematical calculation. 29. What is the relationship between Simon and Axel as described in the passage? A) They are rivals competing for the best SAT scores. B) Axel is Simon's mentor and helps him improve his vocabulary. C) Simon tutors Axel in vocabulary skills. D) They are merely acquaintances with no significant connection. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Axel is Simon's mentor and helps him improve his vocabulary. 30. Reading Question #19 A) A. B) C. C) D. D) B. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) C. 31. Most jobs, however, require at least a bachelor's degree; majors of transportation planners are 10 varied, including fields such as urban studies, civil engineering, geography, or transportation and logistics management. For many positions in the field, a master's degree is required. A) NO CHANGE. B) Varied, and including. C) Varied, which include. D) Varied, and including. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) NO CHANGE. 32. If I went to ..... concert, I would be very happy. A) There. B) They're. C) Their. D) Thier. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Their. 33. How can you effectively identify the main idea of a passage in the SAT Reading section? A) Focus on the first and last sentences. B) Look for repeated themes and ideas. C) Count the number of paragraphs. D) Ignore the introduction. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Look for repeated themes and ideas. 34. As used in line 89, "vindicated" most nearly means A) Proven right. B) Avenged. C) Set free. D) Defended against. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Set free. 35. Reading Question #30 A) D. B) C. C) A. D) B. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) B. 36. What is the role of evidence in supporting a claim within an argumentative passage? A) It provides unrelated information. B) It strengthens the claim by offering proof or examples. C) It summarizes the entire passage. D) It introduces new characters. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) It strengthens the claim by offering proof or examples. 37. Which term refers to the reason an author writes a text? A) Author's tone. B) Author's style. C) Author's purpose. D) Author's theme. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Author's purpose. 38. Which choice best describes the developmental pattern of the passage? A) A definitive response to a series of questions. B) A detailed depiction of a meaningful encounter. C) A cheerful recounting of an amusing anecdote. D) A careful analysis of a traditional practice. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) A detailed depiction of a meaningful encounter. 39. When he ironed dress shirts, Ross was ..... about removing every tiny wrinkle. A) Fastidious. B) Superfluous. C) Cantankerous. D) Aesthetic. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Fastidious. 40. What is the main focus of the article 'How to Get 800 on SAT Reading:11 Tips from a Perfect Scorer'? A) Advice on college admissions. B) Tips for achieving a perfect score on SAT Reading. C) Guidelines for writing a college essay. D) Strategies to improve SAT Math scores. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Tips for achieving a perfect score on SAT Reading. 41. What type of documents are included in the Historical Documents passage type? A) Global Conversations or Ancient Historical Texts. B) US Founding Documents or Global Conversations. C) Ancient Historical Texts or Global Conversations. D) US Founding Documents or Ancient Historical Texts. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) US Founding Documents or Global Conversations. 42. What skill is primarily tested by SAT Reading questions that ask about the author's tone? A) Vocabulary knowledge. B) Understanding of literary devices. C) Ability to interpret emotions and attitudes. D) Grammar proficiency. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Ability to interpret emotions and attitudes. 43. You have to read a science passage on the reading section A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 44. Which of the following is a common strategy for answering vocabulary-in-context questions on the SAT Reading section? A) Memorizing dictionary definitions. B) Ignoring the surrounding text. C) Using context clues from the passage. D) Guessing based on word length. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Using context clues from the passage. 45. What role does the rosebush play in the narrative? A) It represents the main character's journey. B) It symbolizes resilience and beauty in a harsh environment, representing hope amidst despair. C) It serves as a backdrop for the story's climax. D) It is a metaphor for lost opportunities. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) It symbolizes resilience and beauty in a harsh environment, representing hope amidst despair. 46. Which of the following sentences from the passage is an example of a metaphor? A) Her smile was a ray of sunshine. B) The sky was clear. C) The flowers were blooming. D) The sun was shining brightly. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Her smile was a ray of sunshine. 47. In professional communication, pace refers to: A) Rate of speech. B) Typing speed. C) Walking speed. D) Thought processing. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Rate of speech. 48. ..... means to take notes about what you are reading A) Highlight. B) Bold. C) Annotate. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Annotate. 49. The main purpose of the first paragraph is toChoose 1 answer: A) (Choice D) analyze a reaction. B) (Choice A) describe a culture. C) (Choice C) question a suggestion. D) (Choice B) criticize a tradition. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) (Choice D) analyze a reaction. 50. The SAT reading covers what types of questions: A) Information and ideas. B) Rhetoric. C) Purpose and craft. D) All of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) All of the above. 51. Julia Alvarez's 1994 novel In the Time of the Butterflies, a fictionalized account of the lives of the Mirabal ..... can serve as a starting point for those wanting to explore how the rule of dictator Rafael Trujillo has been represented in Dominican American literature. Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English? A) Sisters, and. B) Sisters and. C) Sisters,. D) Sisters. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Sisters,. 52. My cotton, a venture that he controlled. Venture means A) Plant. B) Drop. C) Harvest. D) Risky activity. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Risky activity. 53. What is the average 2017 SAT score according to CollegeBoard? A) 1060. B) 1230. C) 950. D) 1140. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) 1060. 54. The second tip is to ..... A) Never spend more than a minute on a question. B) Re-read every passage. C) Don't look back in the text unless prompted. D) Answer the questions quickly. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Don't look back in the text unless prompted. 55. Which domain focuses on improving how ideas are developed, organized, and expressed for clarity and purpose? A) Command of Evidence. B) Expression and Analysis of Ideas. C) Words in Context. D) Standards of English Conventions. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Expression and Analysis of Ideas. 56. ShivVZG suggest that you should read the passages ..... A) Upside down. B) Out of order. C) Quickly. D) Slowly. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Slowly. 57. Which literary device is used when an author gives human characteristics to non-human objects? A) Metaphor. B) Personification. C) Hyperbole. D) Simile. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Personification. 58. Despite being cheap, versatile, and easy to produce, ..... they are made from nonrenewable petroleum, and most do not biodegrade in landfills. A) There are two problems associated with commercial plastics. B) Commercial plastics' two associated problems are that. C) Two problems are associated with commercial plastics. D) Commercial plastics have two associated problems:. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Commercial plastics have two associated problems:. 59. Why is it important to analyze character descriptions in literature? A) It helps readers understand the author's biography. B) It allows readers to predict the ending of the story. C) Analyzing character descriptions helps readers understand motivations, themes, and the overall message of the story. D) It provides a summary of the plot. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Analyzing character descriptions helps readers understand motivations, themes, and the overall message of the story. 60. Artificially delivering biomolecules to plant cells is an important component of protecting plants from pathogens, but it is difficult to transmit biomolecules through the layers of the plant cell wall. Markita del Carpio Landry and her colleagues have shown that it may be possible to ..... this problem by transmitting molecules through carbon nanotubes, which can cross cell walls. A) Overcome. B) Neglect. C) Illustrate. D) Conceptualize. 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