SAT Practice Test (Short Version)
Instructions:
- This is a shortened SAT-style test including Math and Reading/Writing.
- Total Questions: 30 (15 Math, 15 Verbal).
- Time: Approx. 45 minutes.
- Each correct answer = 1 point. No penalty for wrong answers.
- Write your answers on a separate sheet or mark clearly.
Section 1: Reading & Writing (15 Questions)
1. Choose the best word to complete the sentence:
She was ______ by the teacher's unexpected praise.
A) delighted B) shocked C) dismissed D) reduced
2. The word 'ambiguous' most nearly means:
A) unclear B) fast C) hidden D) generous
3. Which of the following is a synonym for 'elated'?
A) angry B) joyful C) confused D) nervous
4. Which sentence uses a comma correctly?
A) She ran and jumped and skipped. B) She ran, and jumped and skipped. C) She ran, jumped,
and skipped. D) She ran jumped and skipped.
5. Which of the following is grammatically correct?
A) Him and I went to the store. B) Me and him went to the store. C) He and I went to the store.
D) He and me went to the store.
6. The author's tone in a persuasive essay is most likely:
A) indifferent B) emotional C) neutral D) angry
7. What is the main idea?
A) The title of a book. B) The most important point. C) A joke in the story. D) A sentence at the
end.
8. Which transition best fits between ideas?
A) However B) First C) Laugh D) Always
9. What does 'bias' mean in an article?
A) Truth B) Preference C) Fairness D) Law
10. What's the effect of strong evidence in writing?
A) Weakens your claim B) Makes writing boring C) Supports your point D) Makes grammar
better
11. Which is an example of a metaphor?
A) She was as fast as a cheetah. B) She ran like the wind. C) She is a shining star. D) She
seemed very tired.
12. In context, 'dormant' most likely means:
A) awake B) active C) asleep/inactive D) distant
13. Which best combines these: 'Tom was late. He missed the bus.'?
A) Tom missed the bus, and he was late. B) Tom was late because he missed the bus. C) Tom,
being late, missed the bus. D) Tom was late, so he missed the bus.
14. Which word is spelled correctly?
A) Definately B) Recieve C) Separate D) Untill
15. Which is an appropriate thesis statement?
A) Pizza is the best. B) I love school. C) School uniforms should be required to promote equality.
D) This is a nice topic.
Section 2: Math (15 Questions)
1. What is 3x + 5 when x = 4? A) 7 B) 12 C) 17 D) 20
2. Solve: 2x - 3 = 9 A) 3 B) 6 C) -3 D) 9
3. Which is a prime number? A) 4 B) 6 C) 11 D) 21
4. What is the value of x if 5x = 25? A) 0 B) 1 C) 5 D) 10
5. What is the area of a rectangle with length 6 and width 4? A) 10 B) 20 C) 24 D) 30
6. Simplify: 2(3 + 4) A) 7 B) 12 C) 14 D) 21
7. Solve: (8/2) + 6 A) 7 B) 8 C) 10 D) 12
8. What is 25% of 60? A) 10 B) 12 C) 15 D) 20
9. If y = 2x and x = 3, what is y? A) 5 B) 6 C) 3 D) 9
10. What is the perimeter of a square with side 5? A) 10 B) 15 C) 20 D) 25
11. Solve: 9 - 3 x 2 A) 12 B) 3 C) 6 D) 15
12. Which is a multiple of 6? A) 9 B) 12 C) 18 D) B and C
13. What is the median of 3, 7, 9, 2, 5? A) 5 B) 6 C) 7 D) 9
14. What is the square root of 81? A) 8 B) 9 C) 7 D) 6
15. Which is the slope in y = 2x + 3? A) 2 B) 3 C) x D) y
