SAT Reading Practice

Which type of reading question would you NOT see on the SAT

• main point

• inferences

• primary purpose

• evidence support

The passage indicates that the assumption made by gift-givers in lines 41-44 may be

• insincere.

• unreasonable.

• incorrect.

• substantiated.

Which of the following best describes the tone of the passage?

• A) Optimistic

• B) Pessimistic

• C) Neutral

• D) Sarcastic

What is the primary purpose of the passage?

• A) To inform

• B) To persuade

• C) To entertain

• D) To criticize

In the context of the passage, what does the word 'elucidate' most nearly mean?

• A) Complicate

• B) Clarify

• C) Obscure

• D) Confuse

Which of the following sentences from the passage is an example of a metaphor?

• A) The sun was shining brightly.

• B) Her smile was a ray of sunshine.

• C) The flowers were blooming.

• D) The sky was clear.

What can be inferred about the author's attitude towards the subject?

• A) Indifferent

• B) Supportive

• C) Critical

• D) Enthusiastic

Which of the following best summarizes the main idea of the passage?

• A) The benefits of exercise

• B) The importance of education

• C) The impact of technology

• D) The effects of climate change

How does the author support their argument in the passage?

• A) By providing statistics

• B) By sharing personal anecdotes

• C) By quoting experts

• D) By using rhetorical questions

Which of the following is a theme of the passage?

• A) Love conquers all

• B) The struggle for power

• C) The pursuit of knowledge

• D) The inevitability of change