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SAT SAT Reading & Writing
By the time the Civil Rights Act of 1964 was passed, civil rights activists ______ decades of legal challenges, protests, and organizing to dismantle racial segregation in the United States.
A have spent
B had spent
C were spending
D spend
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The committee appointed ______ as the new spokesperson for the organization.
A me
B I
C myself
D mine
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In this passage about climate science: "Global average temperatures have risen by approximately 1.1 degrees Celsius since the pre-industrial era. This warming has led to accelerated ice sheet melting in Greenland and Antarctica, contributing to a sea level rise of about 3.4 millimeters per year, a rate that is doubling compared to the previous century." What is the main idea of this passage?
A Sea levels rose 3.4 millimeters in the past century.
B Global warming is causing ice melt and accelerating sea level rise.
C Greenland and Antarctica are the only places affected by climate change.
D The pre-industrial era had cooler temperatures than today.
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As part of a passage about creative writing: "The author's choice of the word "shattered" rather than "broken" to describe the vase adds a layer of intensity and finality to the scene. "Shattered" suggests not just damage, but complete destruction — pieces scattered beyond repair." What is the primary purpose of this passage?
A To argue that "shattered" is always a better word than "broken"
B To analyze the effect of a specific word choice in a literary context
C To explain the difference between shards and broken pieces
D To criticize the author for using dramatic language
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Choose the sentence that uses the underlined word correctly. The scientist decided to _______ her hypothesis after reviewing the new data. a) abandon b) abduct c) absorb d) abuse
A a
B b
C c
D d
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In this passage from a science magazine: "CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing has revolutionized biological research by allowing scientists to modify DNA sequences with unprecedented precision. However, the technology raises ethical questions, particularly regarding germline editing, which changes genes in ways that can be passed down to future generations." What is the author's primary purpose in presenting both sentences?
A To argue that CRISPR-Cas9 should be banned entirely
B To acknowledge the benefits of CRISPR while raising concerns about its ethical implications
C To explain the technical mechanics of gene editing
D To compare CRISPR with older gene-editing technologies
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Although the ancient city of Petra was carved directly into sandstone cliffs by the Nabataeans over two thousand years ago, ______ its precise construction techniques remain partially mysterious to modern archaeologists. Which choice completes the text with the most logical and precise transition?
A NO CHANGE (although)
B consequently
C furthermore
D nevertheless
SAT SAT Reading & Writing
In this excerpt from a speech about environmental conservation: "We stand at a crossroads. The decisions we make today about our natural resources will echo for generations. Some argue that economic growth must take priority over environmental protection. But this is a false choice. Sustainable development — the idea that we can grow our economies while protecting our ecosystems — is not just an ideal; it is an necessity. We cannot spend money we do not have on a planet we cannot replace." The speaker uses the phrase "false choice" primarily to suggest that: a) economic growth and environmental protection are incompatible goals b) the argument that they are incompatible is itself incorrect c) environmental protection will always take priority d) economic growth is impossible without environmental protection
A a
B b
C c
D d

About SAT Reading & Writing Mock Tests

SAT Reading and Writing covers reading comprehension, grammar, vocabulary, standard English conventions, expression of ideas, and craft and structure. Practice with SAT-style passages, short texts, and targeted questions covering commands of evidence, words in context, transition words, punctuation, and sentence structure.

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