This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Grammar > Test Prep > Sat > Sat Reading – Quiz 36 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Sat Reading Quiz 36 (25 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Which communication elements does the passage explicitly mention Sarah controlling? A) Pace and pitch only. B) Volume and articulation only. C) Feedback and messaging only. D) Channel and noise only. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Volume and articulation only. 2. Looking at one's phone ..... disruptive to good sleep. A) Is. B) Are. C) Were. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Is. 3. In paragraph 6, the author includes lines 79-83 to convey that A) The author was irritated by the complacent lifestyle that others enjoyed. B) The author thought that people should embrace the heat and find ways to enjoy it. C) The author was not forced to deal with the heat in the ways he once did. D) Escaping the heat would lead to people running away from problems they should be dealing with. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) The author was not forced to deal with the heat in the ways he once did. 4. What is the effect of using a first-person point of view in a narrative passage? A) It creates a sense of objectivity. B) It distances the reader from the narrator. C) It provides a personal and subjective perspective. D) It limits the emotional impact. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) It provides a personal and subjective perspective. 5. Many ancient sculptures of people's heads are missing their noses. This is because the nose is the most ..... part of a sculpture of a person's head. It is delicate and sticks out from the rest of the sculpture, making it especially easy to break.Which choice completes the text with the most logical and precise word or phrase? A) Recognizable. B) Fragile. C) Common. D) Sophisticated. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Fragile. 6. What questions should you start with within a reading passage? A) Line Reference Questions. B) Paired Questions. C) Go in order. D) Start with the last question. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Line Reference Questions. 7. The most effective way to overcome communication barriers is to: A) Speak as loudly as possible. B) Use multiple communication channels. C) Avoid feedback. D) Eliminate all background noise. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Use multiple communication channels. 8. The octopus demonstrates remarkable problem-solving abilities ..... research has shown these creatures can use tools, navigate mazes, and even learn by observing other octopuses. Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English? Mark only one oval. A) So. B) Since. C) Therefore. D) Because. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Since. 9. The main idea of the passage is to convey to the reader that: A) Robust evidence supports the theory that the Cretaceous-Paleogene extinction was a result of an asteroid. B) The K-Pg boundary has provided knowledge regarding fossils that was previously unknown. C) The Chicxulub Crater is the most diverse area for fossil remains on the planet. D) The Cretaceous-Paleogene extinction was a result of a harmful excess of iridium. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Robust evidence supports the theory that the Cretaceous-Paleogene extinction was a result of an asteroid. 10. Perpetual A) Happening so often that you become annoyed as a result. B) An old phrase meaning 'to promise to get married to someone'. C) Very rude, offensive, or unpleasant. D) To tell someone a secret or discuss your private feelings with them. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Happening so often that you become annoyed as a result. 11. Textual Analysis specific topics are inferences, summaries, analogies, and citations. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 12. Which of the following is an example of a literary analysis question you might find on the SAT Reading section? A) What is the main idea of the passage?. B) How does the author use metaphor to enhance the theme?. C) What is the author's profession?. D) What is the publication date of the passage?. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) How does the author use metaphor to enhance the theme?. 13. What is the maximum score on the Reading Section of the digital SAT? A) 1500. B) 1600. C) 800. D) 600. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) 800. 14. Which of the following best describes the author's tone in a passage that is critical and questioning? A) Neutral. B) Optimistic. C) Skeptical. D) Joyful. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Skeptical. 15. What is the primary purpose of the 'Words in Context' questions on the SAT? A) To test mathematical skills. B) To assess vocabulary understanding. C) To evaluate historical knowledge. D) To measure scientific reasoning. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To assess vocabulary understanding. 16. In 1949, Frank Zamboni developed an ice rink resurfacing machine. As Zamboni's machine moved along the rink's surface, it first scraped off the top layer of ice ..... it sprayed water into the deep grooves left behind by customers' skates. Lastly, it smoothed over the newly formed ice. Which choice completes the text with the most logical transition? A) For example. B) Next,. C) Similarly,. D) In contrast. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Next,. 17. The test-taking strategy when you get rid of answer choices that are obviously wrong or do not answer the question is called ..... A) Eliminating answers. B) Managing your time. C) Looking for clues and context clues. D) Getting plenty of rest and eating a good breakfast. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Eliminating answers. 18. What is a common feature of SAT Reading passages? A) They are all fictional stories. B) They include graphs and charts. C) They are followed by multiple-choice questions. D) They are written in a foreign language. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) They are followed by multiple-choice questions. 19. O2 Arena takes place in an alternate version of Nigeria where breathable air is a rare commodity ..... people must purchase it with currency called O2 credits. Which choice completes the text with the most logical transition? A) Earlier,. B) As a result,. C) In any case,. D) Nevertheless,. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) As a result,. 20. What type of first question would you most likely encounter? A) Words in context. B) General. C) Inference. D) Command of evidence. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) General. 21. Which literary device is often tested in the SAT Reading section? A) Metaphor. B) Hyperbole. C) Alliteration. D) Irony. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Metaphor. 22. According to Chart 1, the gap between the number of women and men working is the largest in which of the following countries A) Japan. B) Britian. C) Finland. D) India. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) India. 23. Marcus's favorite casserole recipe requires 3 eggs and makes 6 servings. Marcus will modify the recipe by using 5 eggs and increasing all other ingredients in the recipe proportionally. What is the total number of servings the modified recipe will make? A) 6. B) 8. C) 10. D) 12. E) 15. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) 10. 24. As used in line 32, "observed" most nearly means A) Followed. B) Scrutinized. C) Contemplated. D) Noticed. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Followed. 25. Gift givers believe that bigger or more expensive gifts convey stronger signals of thoughtfulness, care and consideration. A) Counteract. B) Transport. C) Exchange. D) Communicate. 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