SAT Practice Questions
Browse free SAT practice questions across Reading, Writing, and Math. Each one opens a study page with the full prompt and worked solution.
Paper Reading 87 — Extricating Young Gussie
Paper Reading 88
- Verbal•Q7
Lord Henry’s comparison of Basil and Dorian Gray in lines 44-47 (“Why... begins”) mainly serves to emphasize his belief that
- Verbal•Q9
Which of the following best characterizes the reason why Basil says “You don’t understand me, Harry” (line 63)?
- Verbal•Q2
According to the passage, the disappearance of the painter Basil Hallward caused the public to
- Verbal•Q11
Which choice provides the best evidence for the answer to the previous question?
- Verbal•Q4
The passage suggests that Lord Henry sees art venues mainly as
- Verbal•Q6
Which of the following best describes an effect of Lord Henry’s declaration in lines 30-32 (“It... talked about”)?
- Verbal•Q3
The main purpose of the second paragraph (lines 7-12) is to
- Verbal•Q8
As used in line 48, “harmony” most nearly means
- Verbal•Q10
Based on the passage, Basil believes that people with exceptional traits and talents are
- Verbal•Q1
Which choice best summarizes a central theme of the passage?
- Verbal•Q5
Which choice provides the best support for the answer to the previous question?
Paper Writing 01 — Searching for Guinevere
- Verbal•Q1
Which choice is the best version of the underlined portion? If the original is best, choose NO CHANGE.
- Verbal•Q2
Which choice most effectively combines the sentences at the underlined portion?
- Verbal•Q5
Which choice is the best version of the underlined portion? If the original is best, choose NO CHANGE.
- Verbal•Q3
Which choice is the best version of the underlined portion? If the original is best, choose NO CHANGE.
- Verbal•Q4
Which choice most effectively sets up the portrayal of Guinevere discussed in the rest of the paragraph?
Paper Writing 02 — Cometary Missions: Trajectory for Success
- Verbal•Q5
Which choice is the best version of the underlined portion? If the original is best, choose NO CHANGE.
- Verbal•Q2
Which choice is the best version of the underlined portion? If the original is best, choose NO CHANGE.
- Verbal•Q3
Which choice is the best version of the underlined portion? If the original is best, choose NO CHANGE.
- Verbal•Q1
At this point, the writer wants to add accurate information from the graph. Which choice best accomplishes this goal?
- Verbal•Q4
Which choice is the best version of the underlined portion? If the original is best, choose NO CHANGE.
Paper Writing 03 — Toshio Fukuda: Medical Robotics Pioneer
- Verbal•Q3
To make this paragraph most logical, sentence 4 should be placed
- Verbal•Q1
Which choice is the best version of the underlined portion? If the original is best, choose NO CHANGE.
- Verbal•Q5
Which choice is the best version of the underlined portion? If the original is best, choose NO CHANGE.
- Verbal•Q2
Which choice is the best version of the underlined portion? If the original is best, choose NO CHANGE.
- Verbal•Q4
Which choice is the best version of the underlined portion? If the original is best, choose NO CHANGE.
Paper Writing 04 — The Complex History of the Simple Chopstick
- Verbal•Q4
Which choice provides an example that most effectively supports the claim made in the previous sentence?
- Verbal•Q5
Which choice is the best version of the underlined portion? If the original is best, choose NO CHANGE.
- Verbal•Q1
Which choice is the best version of the underlined portion? If the original is best, choose NO CHANGE.
- Verbal•Q2
At this point, the writer wants to add a sentence that will provide an effective transition from the first paragraph to the second. Which c…
- Verbal•Q3
Which choice is the best version of the underlined portion? If the original is best, choose NO CHANGE.
Paper Writing 05 — The Ambassadors: A Meditation on Mortality
- Verbal•Q1
Which choice is the best version of the underlined portion? If the original is best, choose NO CHANGE.
- Verbal•Q2
Which choice provides the best transition between the first and second paragraphs?
- Verbal•Q5
Which choice is the best version of the underlined portion? If the original is best, choose NO CHANGE.
- Verbal•Q3
Which choice is the best version of the underlined portion? If the original is best, choose NO CHANGE.
- Verbal•Q4
Which choice is the best version of the underlined portion? If the original is best, choose NO CHANGE.
Paper Writing 06 — Classifying the Stars
- Verbal•Q4
Which choice is the best version of the underlined portion? If the original is best, choose NO CHANGE.
- Verbal•Q2
To make the paragraph most logical, sentence 4 should be placed
- Verbal•Q1
Which choice is the best version of the underlined portion? If the original is best, choose NO CHANGE.
- Verbal•Q5
Which choice most effectively combines the underlined sentences?
- Verbal•Q3
Which choice is the best version of the underlined portion? If the original is best, choose NO CHANGE.
Paper Writing 07 — Hippotherapy: Improving Lives One Horse at…
- Verbal•Q1
Which choice is the best version of the underlined portion? If the original is best, choose NO CHANGE.
- Verbal•Q5
Which choice most effectively asserts a claim supported by the data provided in the rest of the sentence?
- Verbal•Q4
Which choice is the best version of the underlined portion? If the original is best, choose NO CHANGE.
- Verbal•Q3
Which choice is the best version of the underlined portion? If the original is best, choose NO CHANGE.
- Verbal•Q2
Which choice is the best version of the underlined portion? If the original is best, choose NO CHANGE.
Paper Writing 08 — The Need for Increased Regulation of…
- Verbal•Q5
Which choice offers an accurate interpretation of the data in the graph at left?
- Verbal•Q1
Which choice is the best version of the underlined portion? If the original is best, choose NO CHANGE.
- Verbal•Q4
Which choice is the best version of the underlined portion? If the original is best, choose NO CHANGE.
- Verbal•Q3
At this point, the writer is considering adding the following sentence. One individual, who had been given a pacemaker thirteen years earli…
- Verbal•Q2
Which choice is the best version of the underlined portion? If the original is best, choose NO CHANGE.
Paper Writing 09 — An Unusual Island
- Verbal•Q11
The writer wants to conclude the passage with an optimistic outlook on the problem raised in the previous sentence. Which choice best accom…
- Verbal•Q7
Which choice is the best version of the underlined portion? If the original is best, choose NO CHANGE.
- Verbal•Q3
Which choice is the best version of the underlined portion? If the original is best, choose NO CHANGE.
- Verbal•Q2
At this point, the author wants to add additional support for the paragraph’s main point. Which choice best accomplishes this goal?
- Verbal•Q9
The writer is considering deleting the underlined sentence. Should the sentence be kept or deleted?
- Verbal•Q8
Which choice is most consistent with the characterization of the trees throughout the paragraph?
- Verbal•Q5
Which choice is the best version of the underlined portion? If the original is best, choose NO CHANGE.
- Verbal•Q10
Which choice is the best version of the underlined portion? If the original is best, choose NO CHANGE.
- Verbal•Q6
Which choice most effectively combines the sentences at the underlined portion?
- Verbal•Q1
Which choice is the best version of the underlined portion? If the original is best, choose NO CHANGE.
- Verbal•Q4
Which choice is the best version of the underlined portion? If the original is best, choose NO CHANGE.
Paper Writing 10 — GI Bill: A Real American Hero
- Verbal•Q7
Which choice most effectively combines the sentences at the underlined portion?
- Verbal•Q9
Which choice provides the most effective transition at this point?
- Verbal•Q10
Which choice is the best version of the underlined portion? If the original is best, choose NO CHANGE.
- Verbal•Q6
Which choice is the best version of the underlined portion? If the original is best, choose NO CHANGE.
- Verbal•Q8
Which choice is the best version of the underlined portion? If the original is best, choose NO CHANGE.
- Verbal•Q4
Which choice is the best version of the underlined portion? If the original is best, choose NO CHANGE.
- Verbal•Q2
Which choice is the best version of the underlined portion? If the original is best, choose NO CHANGE.
- Verbal•Q5
Which choice is the best version of the underlined portion? If the original is best, choose NO CHANGE.
- Verbal•Q11
Which choice most effectively asserts the claim supported by the rest of the paragraph?
- Verbal•Q3
At this point, the writer wants to use accurate and relevant data from the graph to elaborate on the claim made in the previous sentence. W…
- Verbal•Q1
Which choice is the best version of the underlined portion? If the original is best, choose NO CHANGE.
Paper Writing 11 — Thomas Jefferson, Academic Visionary
- Verbal•Q4
Which choice is the best version of the underlined portion? If the original is best, choose NO CHANGE.
- Verbal•Q5
Which sentence most effectively establishes the main topic of the paragraph?
- Verbal•Q11
Which choice most effectively combines the sentences at the underlined portion?
- Verbal•Q8
Which choice provides the smoothest and most logical transition to the new paragraph?
- Verbal•Q7
Which choice is the best version of the underlined portion? If the original is best, choose NO CHANGE.
- Verbal•Q9
Which choice is the best version of the underlined portion? If the original is best, choose NO CHANGE.
- Verbal•Q1
Which choice is the best version of the underlined portion? If the original is best, choose NO CHANGE.
- Verbal•Q6
The writer is considering deleting the underlined sentence. Should the writer make this deletion?
- Verbal•Q2
Which choice is the best version of the underlined portion? If the original is best, choose NO CHANGE.
- Verbal•Q3
Which choice is the best version of the underlined portion? If the original is best, choose NO CHANGE.
- Verbal•Q10
Which choice is the best version of the underlined portion? If the original is best, choose NO CHANGE.
Paper Writing 12 — The Battle Against White-Nose Syndrome
- Verbal•Q10
Which choice is the best version of the underlined portion? If the original is best, choose NO CHANGE.
- Verbal•Q3
Which choice is the best version of the underlined portion? If the original is best, choose NO CHANGE.
- Verbal•Q5
Which choice is the best version of the underlined portion? If the original is best, choose NO CHANGE.
- Verbal•Q11
The writer wants an optimistic conclusion that emphasizes the importance of bats’ recovery by referencing an idea included in the passage’s…
- Verbal•Q1
Which choice is the best version of the underlined portion? If the original is best, choose NO CHANGE.
- Verbal•Q6
Which choice most effectively establishes the main topic of the paragraph?
- Verbal•Q7
Which choice is the best version of the underlined portion? If the original is best, choose NO CHANGE.
- Verbal•Q9
Which choice is the best version of the underlined portion? If the original is best, choose NO CHANGE.
- Verbal•Q8
Which choice is the best version of the underlined portion? If the original is best, choose NO CHANGE.
- Verbal•Q2
Which choice is the best version of the underlined portion? If the original is best, choose NO CHANGE.
- Verbal•Q4
At this point, the writer is considering adding the following sentence. The annual temperature ranges of affected hibernacula fall between …
Paper Writing 13 — Petroleum Engineering: A Booming Career
- Verbal•Q11
To make the paragraph most logical, sentence 3 should be placed
- Verbal•Q2
The writer is considering deleting the underlined portion and ending the sentence with a period. Should the underlined portion be kept or d…
- Verbal•Q4
Which choice is the best version of the underlined portion? If the original is best, choose NO CHANGE.
- Verbal•Q3
Which choice is the best version of the underlined portion? If the original is best, choose NO CHANGE.