Vocab in Context
The teacher gave a __ explanation, ensuring that all students could understand.
A) vague
B) coherent
C) ambiguous
D) fortuitous
B) coherent
Which sentence is correct?
A) Everyone in the group are arriving early.
B) The team of players are practicing now.
C) Neither of the books is available.
D) Each of the boys have arrived.
C) Neither of the books is available.
Which version is most concise?
A) I personally believe that we should possibly leave now.
B) I think that we should leave.
C) We should leave.
D) It is probably time to go now.
C) We should leave.
What is the main idea of a passage describing the benefits of green space in cities?
A) Green spaces are expensive to maintain.
B) Cities without trees are more polluted.
C) Access to parks improves quality of life.
D) City planning is difficult.
C) Access to parks improves quality of life.
Which word is a synonym for “benevolent”?
A) Mean
B) Kind
C) Loud
D) Impatient
B) Kind
Which word best completes the sentence?
"Though she appeared __ in her intentions, her overly charming demeanor made me question her sincerity."
A) Benevolent
B) Haughty
C) Innocuous
D) Capricious
D) Capricious
Which sentence avoids a misplaced modifier?
A) While driving to school, the backpack fell from his bike.
B) He nearly drove his sister to school every day.
C) Driving to school, he noticed his backpack was unzipped.
D) His backpack was unzipped, driving to school.
C) Driving to school, he noticed his backpack was unzipped.
Which version uses formal tone?
A) The author nails the idea perfectly.
B) The author gets it right.
C) The author clearly articulates the central point.
D) The author totally explains the concept.
C) The author clearly articulates the central point.
What is the author's tone in a passage criticizing school lunches but offering solutions?
A) Indifferent
B) Sarcastic
C) Critical but constructive
D) Furious
C) Critical but constructive
What is an antonym for “meticulous”?
A) Reckless
B) Careless
C) Thoughtful
D) Patient
B) Careless
Which word best completes the sentence?
"The joke was meant to be __, but its underlying message sparked controversy."
A) Innocuous
B) Ephemeral
C) Arrogant
D) Prosaic
A) Innocuous
Which sentence uses pronouns correctly and clearly?
A) When Ava spoke to Mia, she smiled brightly.
B) Ava told Mia that Mia's project was inspiring.
C) She told her that the project was great.
D) When she finished, Ava told Mia that she was tired.
C) She told her that the project was great.
Which sentence best combines the ideas?
He was anxious. He had forgotten to proofread his essay.
A) Being anxious, he forgot to proofread.
B) He had forgotten to proofread his essay because he was anxious.
C) Anxious, his essay wasn't proofread.
D) Forgetting to proofread, he felt anxious.
B) He had forgotten to proofread his essay because he was anxious.
What can be inferred?
If students who sleep eight hours score better than those who don’t, then:
A) Sleeping helps you remember dreams.
B) Students should nap in class.
C) Better sleep may improve academic performance.
D) Sleep doesn’t matter.
C) Better sleep may improve academic performance.
Which word is the best opposite of “capricious”?
A) Predictable
B) Arrogant
C) Creative
D) Random
A) Predictable
Which word best completes the sentence?
"His __ actions left his coworkers unsure of what he would say or do next."
A) Meticulous
B) Capricious
C) Predictable
D) Deliberate
B) Capricious
Which sentence avoids a run-on?
A) The presentation was long, it lacked depth.
B) The presentation was long. It lacked depth.
C) The presentation was long it lacked depth.
D) The presentation was long; but lacked depth.
B) The presentation was long. It lacked depth. ✅
Which transition best fits?
"She had studied all week. __, she felt unprepared on test day."
A) However
B) Therefore
C) Furthermore
D) For example
A) However
Which detail best supports the claim that reading increases empathy?
A) Reading helps with grammar and spelling.
B) People who read fiction often score higher on emotional intelligence tests.
C) Reading is a quiet activity.
D) Many students read for fun.
B) People who read fiction often score higher on emotional intelligence tests.
SAT Trivia: How many passages are on the Reading section of the SAT?
A) 3
B) 4
C) 5
D) 6
C) 5
Which word best completes the sentence?
"The designer's __ approach prioritized form and beauty over function."
A) Aesthetic
B) Innocuous
C) Fortuitous
D) Benevolent
A) Aesthetic
Which version is most concise?
A) Due to the fact that she was late, she missed the test.
B) Because of the fact that she was late, she missed the test.
C) Since she was late, she missed the test.
D) She missed the test, because she was late, due to traffic.
C) Since she was late, she missed the test.
Which sentence avoids redundancy?
A) The article concludes with a final conclusion.
B) The end of the article wraps it up.
C) The article concludes with a summary of its final points.
D) The article ends with a conclusion at the end.
C) The article concludes with a summary of its final points.
What is the author’s purpose in a passage explaining climate data and encouraging environmental action?
A) To entertain with scientific stories.
B) To explain why scientists enjoy climate research.
C) To persuade readers to care about climate change.
D) To mock politicians who ignore the issue.
C) To persuade readers to care about climate change.
Which word best fits this sentence?
"Her __ sense of style made her fashion line elegant and distinctive."
A) Aesthetic
B) Innocuous
C) Prosaic
D) Fortuitous
A) Aesthetic