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10 sample questions for the SAT, with the correct answer and an explanation for each. No account needed. Try each one before you open the answer.
Sections covered on the exam: Reading And Writing, Reading and Writing, Mathematics, Informationandideas, Standardenglishconventions, Problem-Solvinganddataanalysis, Geometryandtrigonometry.
Question 1 · Reading And Writing
The ancient temple stood as a testament to the craftsmanship of its builders, with intricate carvings still visible despite centuries of erosion. As used in the passage, what does the word “testament” most nearly mean?
Answer: B. Evidence
In this context, “testament” refers to evidence or proof of the builders’ skill, not a legal document or memorial.
Question 2 · Informationandideas
A student is writing an essay on climate change policy and wants to include evidence about international cooperation. Which of the following sources would best support the claim that global climate agreements have helped reduce emissions in industrialized countries?
Answer: D. A peer-reviewed study showing carbon emission trends in G7 nations after the Paris Agreement.
The peer-reviewed study provides empirical evidence directly related to emission trends in industrialized nations, which is the focus of the claim. The other choices are less relevant or lack credibility.
Question 3 · Standardenglishconventions
Passage · Questions 37–40 (1) Many historians agree that the Renaissance were a period of great cultural change. (2) It begin in Italy in the 14th century and spread throughout Europe. (3) Advances in art, science, and literature has influenced generations of thinkers. (4) Figures like Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, and Galileo played major roles in shaping Renaissance ideals. Which revision corrects the subject-verb agreement error in sentence 1?
Answer: A. Change “were” to “was”
“The Renaissance” is a singular subject, so the verb must be “was.”
Question 4 · Mathematics
Which of the following equations represents the line that passes through the point (2, 5) and has a slope of 3?
Answer: D. y = 3x − 1
Point-slope form: y − 5 = 3(x − 2), so y = 3x − 6 + 5 = 3x − 1. Check: 3(2) − 1 = 5.
Question 5 · Problem-Solvinganddataanalysis
Which of the following is equivalent to 3/5 as a percentage?
Answer: D. 60%
(3 ÷ 5) × 100 = 0.6 × 100 = 60%.
Question 6 · Geometryandtrigonometry
What is the surface area of a sphere with radius 7 cm? (Use π≈ 3.14)
Answer: C. 615.44 cm²
Surface area = 4πr² = 4 × 3.14 × 7² = 4 × 3.14 × 49 = 615.44 cm².
Question 7 · Reading and Writing
The writer criticizes the policy using phrases such as “reckless,” “short-sighted,” and “irresponsible.” What rhetorical strategy is the author using to convey their opinion?
Answer: A. Loaded language
Loaded language involves using emotionally charged words to influence the reader’s perception of an issue.
Question 8 · Standardenglishconventions
Refer to the passage in Question 133. Which revision best improves sentence 3?
Answer: D. Change “arrives” to “arrive”
“Students” is plural, so the verb should be “arrive.”
Question 9 · Mathematics
If y = 4x − 7, what is the value of y when x = 3?
Answer: B. 5
y = 4(3) − 7 = 12 − 7 = 5.
Question 10 · Problem-Solvinganddataanalysis
What is 25% of 80?
Answer: A. 20
25% of 80 = (25/100) × 80 = 20.
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