SAT Reading and Writing Practice Set- FREE

One of the most crucial tests to pass during the teenage years is the SAT. The colleges that will consider you for admission and your scholarship status may be determined in part by your SAT results. So get ready to test your knowledge by taking this SAT Reading and Writing practice test which is designed by our experts.

Question 1

Dr. Helen Grant and her team have examined the effects of urbanization on local wildlife populations, focusing specifically on bird species in metropolitan areas. By tracking changes in bird population dynamics, they aim to understand how urban development influences wildlife habitats. Grant hypothesized that urban areas with more green spaces have healthier bird populations.

Which finding, if true, would most directly support Dr. Grant's hypothesis?

• Bird populations in urban areas with numerous parks and green spaces are more diverse and robust compared to more densely built areas.

• Urban areas show a uniform decline in bird populations regardless of the amount of green space.

• Increased noise pollution in urban areas correlates with a decrease in bird population health.

• Green spaces in urban areas are predominantly used for human recreation, with minimal impact on local wildlife.

Question 2

Dr. George Murray has been researching the role of digital platforms in modern education. By analyzing student performance and platform usage data, Murray seeks to determine the impact of online learning tools on academic success. He hypothesized that digital learning platforms improve student performance.

Which finding, if true, would most directly support Dr. Murray's hypothesis?

• Students using digital learning platforms consistently outperform their peers in traditional learning environments in standardized tests.

• Many students report preferring face-to-face instruction over digital learning.

• Schools report technical challenges and inconsistent usage of digital learning platforms.

• There is no significant difference in performance between students using digital platforms and those who do not.

Question 3

Dr. Robert Lee investigates the effects of exercise on mental health. Through a controlled study, Lee measures psychological well-being and stress levels in individuals participating in regular physical activity versus those who are not. He hypothesized that regular exercise significantly improves mental health.

Which finding, if true, would most directly support Dr. Lee's hypothesis?

• Individuals engaging in regular physical activity report better mental health outcomes and lower stress levels than those who are inactive.

• Most participants show no change in mental health status regardless of their physical activity levels.

• Exercise increases physical fitness but has minimal impact on psychological well-being.

• Participants report feeling more stressed and anxious after starting an exercise regimen.

Question 4

Dr. Nora Fields researches the influence of community arts programs on local crime rates. By evaluating crime statistics and community engagement in areas with and without arts programs, Fields aims to establish a correlation between arts engagement and reductions in crime. She hypothesized that community arts programs significantly reduce local crime rates.

Which finding, if true, would most directly support Dr. Fields's hypothesis?

• Communities with active arts programs report lower crime rates compared to those without such programs.

• Crime rates have risen in communities regardless of the presence of arts programs.

• Arts programs attract large crowds, which correlates with an uptick in petty crimes.

• There is no change in crime rates in communities after the introduction of arts programs.

Question 5

Jane Austen's "Pride and Prejudice" explores the themes of marriage, class, and social expectations through the protagonist Elizabeth Bennet. The novel primarily critiques:

• The role of women in 19th-century England

• The economic dependency of women on marriage

• The impact of industrialization on rural societies

• The educational system of the Regency period

Question 6

Photosynthesis in plants primarily involves the conversion of light energy into chemical energy. This process is essential for:

• Producing atmospheric oxygen

•  Breaking down carbon dioxide

• Releasing water vapor into the atmosphere

• Absorbing nutrients from the soil

Question 7

 In George Orwell’s "Animal Farm," the story of a group of farm animals rebelling against their human farmer is used to satirize:

• The pitfalls of capitalism

• The corruption of socialist ideals in the Soviet Union

• The ineffectiveness of agricultural reforms

• The impact of industrialization on rural communities

Question 8

The Kepler Space Telescope, launched by NASA to discover Earth-like planets orbiting other stars, is best known for its ability to:

• Capture high-resolution images of distant galaxies

• Detect planets through their transit across their host stars

• Measure the temperatures of planets

•  Observe the chemical composition of planetary atmospheres

Question 9

The Treaty of Versailles, signed at the end of World War I, imposed severe reparations and territorial losses on Germany. This treaty is often criticized for:

• Leading to economic instability in Europe

• Failing to establish a lasting peace in Europe

• Ignoring the rise of nationalism in the Balkans

• Reducing the military threat from Germany permanently

Question 10

The principle of conservation of energy states that energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed from one form to another. This principle is a fundamental concept in:

• Classical mechanics

• Thermodynamics

• Electromagnetism

• Quantum mechanics