Reading Comprehension for SAT Students

Passage #1:

Which choice best describes what happens in the passage?

• One character argues with another character who intrudes on her home.

• One character receives a surprising request from another character.

• One character reminisces about choices she has made over the years.

• One character criticizes another character for pursuing an unexpected course of action.

Passage #1:

Which choice best describes the developmental pattern of the passage?

• A careful analysis of a traditional practice

• A detailed depiction of a meaningful encounter

• A definitive response to a series of questions

• A cheerful recounting of an amusing anecdote

Passage #1:

As used in line 1 and line 65, "directly" most nearly means:

• frankly.

• confidently.

• without mediation.

• with precision.

Passage #1:

Which reaction does Akira most fear from Chie?

• She will consider his proposal inappropriate.

• She will mistake his earnestness for immaturity.

• She will consider his unscheduled visit an imposition.

• She will underestimate the sincerity of his emotions.

Passage #1:

Which choice provides the best evidence for the answer to the previous question?

• Line 33 ("His voice... refined")

• Lines 49-51 ("You... mind")

• Lines 63-64 ("Please... proposal")

• Lines 71-72 ("Eager... face")

Passage #1:

In the passage, Akira addresses Chie with

• affection but not genuine love.

• objectivity but not complete impartiality

• amusement but not mocking disparagement

• respect but not utter deference

Passage #1:

The main purpose of the first paragraph is to

• describe a culture.

• criticize a tradition.

• question a suggestion.

• analyze a reaction.

Passage #1:

As used in line 2, "form" most nearly means

• appearance.

• custom.

• structure.

• nature.

Passage #1:

Why does Akira say his meeting with Chie is "a matter of urgency" (line 32)?

• He fears that his own parents will disapprove of Naomi.

• He worries that Naomi will reject him and marry someone else.

• He has been offered an attractive job in another country.

• He knows that Chie is unaware of his feelings for Naomi.

Passage #1:

Which choice provides the best evidence for the answer to the previous question?

• Line 39 ("I don't... you")

• Lines 39-42 ("Normally... community")

• Lines 58-59 ("Depending... Japan")

• Lines 72-73 ("I see... you")