SAT Practice Test 1

Here’s a mini SAT practice test that you can use to gauge your readiness. It covers the primary sections of the SAT: Reading, Writing & Language, and Math. There’s no Essay in this practice test, but feel free to add it if you want to simulate the full experience. Check some sample Essay topics for SAT to practice.

• Answer Key at the end

SAT Practice Test

Reading Section

Passage 1:

Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow.

Passage 1: “In the heart of a bustling city, amidst towering skyscrapers, there exists a hidden oasis: a small park with shaded benches and a scattering of wildflowers. For many, it is a place of refuge—a momentary escape from the relentless pace of urban life. Though the park’s beauty is evident, its very existence seems precarious. The city around it is growing, expanding, and the park’s future remains uncertain.”

Questions:

1. The author mentions that the park’s future “remains uncertain” to highlight: A. The beauty of the park is fleeting. B. The potential for the park to be developed into something else. C. The park is not well-known to the public. D. The park is constantly changing.
2. In the passage, the phrase “a momentary escape” most nearly means: A. A short break B. An unpleasant disruption C. A long vacation D. A sudden change in scenery
3. Which of the following best describes the tone of the passage? A. Jubilant B. Reflective C. Critical D. Humorous

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Passage 2:

Passage 2: “One of the most profound aspects of scientific progress is its capacity to challenge prevailing assumptions. At any given moment, an accepted scientific principle might be overturned by new discoveries that offer a better explanation. Yet, scientific progress is not always smooth. It involves debates, revisions, and sometimes the abandonment of ideas that were once held to be absolute truths.”

Questions:

4. The author suggests that scientific progress: A. Is always gradual and predictable. B. Requires challenging established ideas. C. Leads to the rejection of scientific principles. D. Is mostly about acquiring new knowledge.
5. In the context of the passage, the word “overturned” most nearly means: A. Strengthened B. Replaced C. Supported D. Understood

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Writing & Language Section

Read the following passage and select the best version of the underlined portion.

Passage: “The advent of technology has altered the way people communicate. While it has brought about benefits, like improving accessibility to information, its impact on personal communication is less clear. For example, people often prefer texting or emailing over face-to-face conversations, which has led to a decrease in meaningful social interactions. However, many argue that technology has also allowed people to maintain connections across great distances, making it possible to stay in touch with loved ones around the world.”

6. Sentence Revision: “…its impact on personal communication is less clear.” Which of the following is the most effective revision? A. its impact on personal communication is more clear B. its impact on personal communication is unclear C. its impact on communication that is personal is unclear D. its unclear impact on personal communication
7. Sentence Revision: “For example, people often prefer texting or emailing over face-to-face conversations, which has led to a decrease in meaningful social interactions.” Which of the following is the best revision of this sentence? A. For example, people prefer texting or emailing than face-to-face conversations, leading to a decrease in meaningful social interactions. B. For example, texting or emailing are preferred by people over face-to-face conversations, which leads to a decrease in meaningful social interactions. C. For example, people often prefer texting or emailing over face-to-face conversations, which has led to a decrease in meaningful social interactions. D. For example, texting or emailing is preferred more than face-to-face conversations, and it leads to a decrease in meaningful social interactions.

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Math Section

No Calculator

1. Simplify the expression:
   5x−3+2x+75x – 3 + 2x + 75x−3+2x+7 A. 7x+47x + 47x+4
   B. 7x+107x + 107x+10
   C. 3x+43x + 43x+4
   D. 3x+103x + 103x+10
2. Solve for xxx:
   2x−3=72x – 3 = 72x−3=7 A. x=5x = 5x=5
   B. x=−5x = -5x=−5
   C. x=3x = 3x=3
   D. x=−3x = -3x=−3
3. What is the value of yyy in the equation:
   3y+5=2y+103y + 5 = 2y + 103y+5=2y+10 A. y=5y = 5y=5
   B. y=4y = 4y=4
   C. y=2y = 2y=2
   D. y=3y = 3y=3

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Calculator

4. If f(x)=3×2−4x+2f(x) = 3x^2 – 4x + 2f(x)=3×2−4x+2, what is f(2)f(2)f(2)? A. 6
   B. 4
   C. 8
   D. 10
5. A rectangle has a length of 5 cm and a width of 3 cm. What is the area of the rectangle? A. 8 cm²
   B. 10 cm²
   C. 12 cm²
   D. 15 cm²
6. A person invests $200 at an interest rate of 5% compounded annually for 3 years. How much will the investment be worth after 3 years? Use the formula A=P(1+rn)ntA = P(1 + \frac{r}{n})^{nt}A=P(1+nr​)nt, where PPP is the principal, rrr is the annual interest rate, nnn is the number of times the interest is compounded per year, and ttt is the time in years. A. $215.25
   B. $230.00
   C. $250.00
   D. $215.50

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Answer Key

Reading Section:

1. B
2. A
3. B
4. B
5. B

Writing & Language Section: 6. B
7. C

Math Section:

1. B
2. A
3. A
4. C
5. C
6. A

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This test is just a small sampling of SAT-type questions. Practice regularly and focus on understanding the reasoning behind each answer. Good luck!

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