SAT Practice Questions (Digital) — All Questions

Vocabulary in context: In the sentence 'The evidence was compelling, leaving the skeptical panel convinced,' the word 'compelling' most nearly means:

• a.convincing✓
• b.lengthy
• c.confusing
• d.optional

'Compelling' means persuasive or forceful, supported by the clue that it left the panel 'convinced.' 'Convincing' is the closest synonym; the other options do not fit the effect described.

Vocabulary in context: In the sentence 'The coach's terse reply, just two words, ended the discussion,' the word 'terse' most nearly means:

• a.detailed
• b.friendly
• c.angry
• d.brief✓

'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.

Vocabulary in context: In the sentence 'The once-abundant wetland has diminished to a fraction of its former size,' the word 'diminished' most nearly means:

• a.flooded
• b.shrunk✓
• c.recovered
• d.expanded

'Diminished' means became smaller or less, supported by 'to a fraction of its former size.' 'Shrunk' is the closest match; 'expanded' and 'recovered' are opposites, and 'flooded' is unrelated to the change in size.