SAT Practice Questions (Digital) Practice Test
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A full bank of original SAT Practice Questions (Digital) practice questions across the official content areas, weighted like the real exam, with explanations. Free, no signup.
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A multiple-choice exam, 134 minutes. Practice by topic here, then take the full timed mock exam to gauge readiness.
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Sample practice questions
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- 1. Math: Algebra
If 3x - 5 = 16, what is the value of x?
- a.3
- b.5
- c.7
- d.9
Answer: c
Explanation: Add 5 to both sides: 3x = 21. Divide by 3: x = 7. Check: 3(7) - 5 = 21 - 5 = 16.
- 2. Math: Algebra
If 2x + 3y = 12 and x = 3, what is the value of y?
- a.1
- b.2
- c.3
- d.4
Answer: b
Explanation: Substitute x = 3: 2(3) + 3y = 12, so 6 + 3y = 12. Then 3y = 6 and y = 2.
- 3. Math: Algebra
If f(x) = 2x + 1, what is f(5)?
- a.11
- b.10
- c.12
- d.6
Answer: a
Explanation: Substitute x = 5: f(5) = 2(5) + 1 = 10 + 1 = 11.
- 4. Math: Advanced and Geometry
If x squared = 49 and x is positive, what is the value of x?
- a.5
- b.6
- c.7
- d.8
Answer: c
Explanation: The positive square root of 49 is 7, since 7 x 7 = 49. (The negative solution -7 is excluded because x is positive.)
- 5. Math: Advanced and Geometry
If f(x) = x squared - 4x + 3, what is f(1)?
- a.0
- b.1
- c.2
- d.-1
Answer: a
Explanation: Substitute x = 1: f(1) = 1 - 4 + 3 = 0.
- 6. Grammar and Usage
Choose the option that makes the sentence correct: 'The list of required materials ____ posted on the classroom door.'
- a.are
- b.is
- c.were
- d.have been
Answer: b
Explanation: The subject is 'list' (singular); 'of required materials' is a prepositional phrase that does not change the subject. A singular subject takes the singular verb 'is.'
- 7. Grammar and Usage
Choose the option that corrects the pronoun agreement: 'Each of the students submitted ____ own project.'
- a.his or her
- b.their
- c.its
- d.them
Answer: a
Explanation: 'Each' is singular, so it takes a singular pronoun. 'His or her' agrees in number; 'their' is plural, and 'its'/'them' are incorrect for referring to a person here.
- 8. Grammar and Usage
Choose the version that corrects the dangling modifier: 'After finishing the exam, the cafeteria was the next stop.'
- a.After finishing the exam, the cafeteria seemed crowded.
- b.After finishing the exam, the students headed to the cafeteria.
- c.The cafeteria, after finishing the exam, was the next stop.
- d.After finishing the exam, lunch was served in the cafeteria.
Answer: b
Explanation: The opening phrase must describe whoever finished the exam. Only 'the students' can logically finish an exam, so 'the students headed to the cafeteria' fixes the modifier. The other versions still attach the action to a place or a meal.
- 9. Vocabulary in Context
Vocabulary in context: In the sentence 'The coach's terse reply, just two words, ended the discussion,' the word 'terse' most nearly means:
- a.brief
- b.angry
- c.friendly
- d.detailed
Answer: a
Explanation: 'Terse' means using few words, supported by the clue 'just two words.' 'Brief' is the closest match. While a terse reply can seem curt, the sentence emphasizes shortness, not anger, and 'detailed' is the opposite.
- 10. Expression of Ideas
Expression of ideas: Choose the transition that best fits: 'The new trail is longer than the old one. ____, most hikers still prefer it for its gentler slope.'
- a.Therefore
- b.Nevertheless
- c.For example
- d.Similarly
Answer: b
Explanation: The two sentences contrast a drawback (longer) with a preference despite it, so a contrast transition is needed. 'Nevertheless' signals that contrast. 'Therefore' shows cause-effect, 'for example' introduces an illustration, and 'similarly' shows likeness.