SAT Trivia
What are the main two sections of the SAT?
Reading and Writing, Math
What is the name of words that immediately make an answer incorrect?
Throwaway
Which choice completes the text with the most logical and precise word?
This ancient Egyptian invention of the papyrus or paper ___ modern day writing systems.
A) started B) influenced C) ended D) grew
B) influenced
Which choice completes the text with the most logical and precise transition word?
During the party, the chips ran out; but ___, I had brought extra so the problem was solved.
A) unfortunately B) fortunately C) however D) subsequently
B) fortunately
What is x?
2x + 7 = 21
x = 7
How many modules are there on the SAT?
2: one for Reading and Writing, one for Math
What is the strategy of selecting random numbers for a math problem called?
Picking Numbers
Which choice completes the text with the most logical and precise word?
Author Andy Weir spoke about wanting to make the scientific elements in his science fiction books ___ and precise.
A) understandable B) interesting C) accurate D) incorrect
C) accurate
Which choice completes the text with the most logical and precise transition word?
___ you will pay for your ticket, then you will go to the platform listed, and lastly you will board your train.
A) Secondly B) Accordingly C) Firstly D) Thirdly
C) Firstly
What is x?
x/2 = 24
x = 48
What is the highest score you can receive on both the math and reading and writing sections on the SAT?
800 each
What is the name of the strategy that involves plugging in the numbers given on a multiple choice math question to find the correct answer?
Working Backwards
Which choice completes the text with the most logical and precise word?
Many of the party's attendees agreed that the grand chandelier ___ the experience and added flair to the room.
A) elevated B) dimmed C) dulled D) brightened
A) elevated
Which choice completes the text with the most logical and precise transition word?
The flooding caused lots of damage to the basement of their house ___ making them move.
A) subsequently B) however C) fortunately D) rather than
A) subsequently
What is x?
2x + 3 = 4x - 8
x = 5.5
How much time is provided for Modules 1 and 2 on the SAT?
67 minutes each
What is the strategy of translating words to numbers in a math problem called?
Art of Translation
Which choice completes the text with the most logical and precise word?
When asked who broke the vase, all the children ___ their gazes from the teacher.
A) distanced B) averted C) rotated D) ignored
B) averted
Which choice completes the text with the most logical and precise transition word?
I had to attend the opera with my mother, ___ I would have gone to the movies with you.
A) simply B) otherwise C) even though D) therefore
B) otherwise
What is x?
5(2) + x = 26
x = 16
How many questions are on the reading and writing section and math section of the SAT?
27 questions for Reading and Writing, 22 questions for Math
What is the name of an answer that diverts the test taker away from the correct answer?
Distractor Answers
Which choice completes the text with the most logical and precise word?
During the class discussion, one student asked another what sparked the idea behind their piece, to which she replied that she was ___ by Salvador Dali.
A) moved B) excited C) ignored D) inspired
D) inspired
Which choice completes the text with the most logical and precise transition word?
The science team had spent many months working on their studies when the hurricane ruined their laboratory. ___ they have moved to a new location.
A) because B) since C) however D) therefore
D) therefore
What is x?
3(x + 4) = 2(10 - x) + 17
x = 5