SAT Reading Skills Quiz

Read the following passage and answer the question below: "Jane Austen's novels are known for their keen social commentary and masterful use of irony. In 'Pride and Prejudice,' she explores the themes of love, reputation, and class through the story of Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy." What is the primary theme explored in 'Pride and Prejudice' according to the passage?

• Adventure

• Love, reputation, and class

• Science fiction

• Mystery

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CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

Read the following sentence and identify the main idea: "Global warming is causing significant changes in weather patterns, leading to more frequent and severe natural disasters." What is the main idea of the sentence?

• Natural disasters are becoming less frequent.

• Global warming is causing changes in weather patterns.

• Weather patterns are not affected by global warming.

• Natural disasters are unrelated to weather patterns.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

Read the following passage and answer the question below: "Photosynthesis is the process by which green plants and some other organisms use sunlight to synthesize foods with the help of chlorophyll. This process is crucial for the production of oxygen and the removal of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere." What is the role of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

• It absorbs sunlight.

• It produces carbon dioxide.

• It removes oxygen from the atmosphere.

• It synthesizes sunlight.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Read the following passage and answer the question below: "William Shakespeare is often regarded as one of the greatest playwrights in the English language. His works, including 'Hamlet,' 'Othello,' and 'Macbeth,' have been performed and studied for centuries." Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a work of William Shakespeare in the passage?

• Hamlet

• Othello

• Macbeth

• The Great Gatsby

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CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

Read the following sentence and identify the author's purpose: "The author provides a detailed account of the events leading up to the American Revolution to highlight the causes of the conflict." What is the author's purpose in this sentence?

• To entertain the reader with a story

• To inform the reader about the causes of the American Revolution

• To persuade the reader to support the American Revolution

• To describe the aftermath of the American Revolution

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.11-12.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

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?

• Discovering electricity

• Research on radioactivity

• Inventing the telephone

• Developing the theory of relativity

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CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

Read the following passage and answer the question below: "The Industrial Revolution, which began in the late 18th century, brought about significant technological advancements and changes in society. It marked the transition from agrarian economies to industrialized ones." What was a major result of the Industrial Revolution according to the passage?

• The decline of technological advancements

• The transition from agrarian to industrialized economies

• The end of technological progress

• The rise of agrarian societies

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CCSS.RL.9-10.2

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CCSS.RI.8.2

• The relationship between speed and distance

• The relationship between mass and energy

• The relationship between time and space

• The relationship between force and acceleration

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CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Read the following passage and answer the question below: "Charles Dickens' novels often depict the struggles of the poor and the injustices of the Victorian era. His works, such as 'Oliver Twist' and 'A Christmas Carol,' highlight social issues and advocate for reform." What is a common theme in Charles Dickens' novels according to the passage?

• The adventures of the wealthy

• The struggles of the poor and social reform

• The mysteries of the supernatural

• The exploration of outer space

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CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

Read the following passage and answer the question below: "The Great Wall of China, built over several dynasties, served as a defense mechanism against invasions. It is one of the most iconic structures in the world and a testament to ancient engineering." What was the primary purpose of the Great Wall of China according to the passage?

• To serve as a trade route

• To act as a defense mechanism against invasions

• To be a tourist attraction

• To mark the boundary of the empire

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CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2