This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Grammar > Test Prep > Sat > Sat Reading – Quiz 16 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Sat Reading Quiz 16 (25 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. The report was relentlessly ..... to the scientist, interpreting one complex event afteranother to his ..... A) Magnanimous dismay. B) Disparaging initiative. C) Innocuous indifference. D) Hostile discredit. E) Obsequious detriment. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Hostile discredit. 2. 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. 3. 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) Selecting. B) Inspecting. C) Creating. D) Deciding. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Inspecting. 4. 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. 5. 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. 6. 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. 7. 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. 8. 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. 9. 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. 10. ..... , a history of statesmen, who flung the boundaries of the republic out into unexplored land. Flung means A) Rushed. B) Stopped. C) Ran. D) Waved. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Rushed. 11. What is the synonym for 'eloquent' in the sentence:'Her eloquent speech captivated the audience'? A) Articulate. B) Rambling. C) Incoherent. D) Verbose. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Articulate. 12. 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. 13. Reading Question #39 A) A. B) B. C) C. D) D. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A. 14. 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) Non-Fiction. B) Math. C) Dialogue. D) Biography. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Dialogue. 15. The Cabinet member's resignation was not atotal ..... :rumors of his imminent departurehad been making the rounds in Washington fora week. A) Withdrawal. B) Success. C) Shock. D) Eclipse. E) Pretense. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Shock. 16. On average how much time should you spend on each passage? A) 11 mins. B) 12 mins. C) 13 mins. D) 14 mins. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) 13 mins. 17. As used in line 12, "peculiar" most nearly means A) Eccentric. B) Surprising. C) Distinctive. D) Infrequent. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Distinctive. 18. Reading Question #37 A) A. B) B. C) C. D) D. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) B. 19. Literal Comprehension4.2 A) A. B) B. C) C. D) D. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) B. 20. Is/Are/Was/Were A) Percent. B) Equals. C) Fraction. D) Division. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Equals. 21. The garish also means A) Ordinary. B) Gaudy, showy. C) Plain. D) Tailored. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Gaudy, showy. 22. 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. 23. 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. 24. Cocoon A) Something that keeps you safe, but may stop you from learning to deal with problems. B) To bend your body forwards from the waist, especially to show respect for someone. C) A very strong feeling of not liking something. D) Events and activities relating to the government, politics, economy etc of a country, region, or the world. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Something that keeps you safe, but may stop you from learning to deal with problems. 25. 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. ← 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