SAT ELA Quiz

Which of the following is an example of a reading comprehension question on the SAT ELA?

• What is the main idea of the passage?

• What is the author's favorite color?

• What is the capital of France?

• How many paragraphs are in the passage?

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.10

CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

Identify the correct grammar usage in the sentence: 'I should have went to the store.'

• I should have wented to the store.

• I should have went to the store.

• I should have go to the store.

• I should have gone to the store.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

What is the meaning of the word 'abate'?

• to become less intense or widespread

• to remain constant in intensity or spread

• to have no effect on intensity or spread

• to increase in intensity or spread

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

In the given passage, identify the literary device used: 'The moon was a ghostly galleon tossed upon cloudy seas.'

• personification

• metaphor

• simile

• hyperbole

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Which of the following is an example of critical thinking?

• Evaluating the pros and cons of different options before making a decision.

• Making decisions based on emotions rather than evidence

• Ignoring alternative perspectives and viewpoints

• Accepting information without questioning it

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

What is the purpose of the introductory paragraph in a reading passage?

• To summarize the main points of the passage.

• To provide background information and engage the reader.

• To provide a conclusion for the passage.

• To introduce the author's opinion.

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.10

CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

Choose the correct verb form to complete the sentence: 'She _______ to the party last night.'

• arrived

• came

• left

• went

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

What is the definition of the word 'conundrum'?

• A solution to a problem or question.

• A word used to describe something easy or uncomplicated.

• A simple and straightforward problem or question.

• A confusing or difficult problem or question.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

In the given passage, identify the tone of the writing: 'The sun was shining, the birds were singing, and all was right with the world.'

• positive

• negative

• confused

• neutral

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Which of the following is an example of a vocabulary question on the SAT ELA?

• What is the main theme of the novel?

• What is the definition of the word 'vocabulary'?

• What is the square root of 64?

• What is the capital of France?

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.10

CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.11-12.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

CCSS.RI.8.10