SAT Basics
What are the two sections of the Digital SAT?
A. Reading, Writing, and Science
B. Reading & Writing, and Math
C. Grammar and Logic
D. Math and Critical Thinking
B. Reading & Writing, and Math
What is the main idea?
A. The author’s opinion
B. The central message or argument
C. The first sentence of the passage
D. The conclusion
B. The central message or argument
Meaning of “mitigate” in academic writing?
A. To exaggerate
B. To lessen or reduce severity
C. To ignore
D. To strengthen
B. To lessen or reduce severity
In a reading question split between Part A and Part B, what does Part A usually ask?
A. The evidence line
B. The main idea or claim
C. The author’s tone
D. The conclusion
B. The main idea or claim
If f(x) = 3x² – 2x, what is f(–2)?
16
What is the total SAT score range?
A. 200–1200
B. 400–1600
C. 0–100
D. 100–800
B. 400–1600
What is an “implicit claim”?
A. A claim stated directly
B. A claim made by the author’s opponent
C. A claim supported by data
D. A claim suggested but not stated
D. A claim suggested but not stated
Meaning of “precipitous” in context of decision‑making?
A. Gradual and careful
B. Logical and reasoned
C. Sudden and rash
D. Unavoidable
C. Sudden and rash
In a reading question split between Part A and Part B, why is a Part B answer wrong if it introduces new information?
A. It distracts from the passage
B. It’s too short
C. It’s grammatically incorrect
D. It’s unrelated to the author’s purpose
A. It distracts from the passage
Note: D is incorrect because it is only applicable in certain situations
A line has slope 4 and passes through (–1, 3). What is its equation?
y = 4x + 7
What does “adaptive” mean on the Digital SAT?
A. Questions change based on time
B. Questions are chosen by the student
C. Questions are randomized
D. Questions adjust based on performance
D. Questions adjust based on performance
What rhetorical strategy strengthens an argument by anticipating objections?
A. Repetition
B. Counterargument
C. Analogy
D. Parallelism
B. Counterargument
Meaning of “tenuous” when describing evidence?
A. Strong and convincing
B. Weak or barely supported
C. Repetitive
D. Overwhelming
B. Weak or barely supported
In a reading question split between Part A and Part B, what is the best strategy when two evidence lines seem equally strong?
A. Choose the longer one
B. Focus on what Part A claims
C. Pick the one with more data
D. Alter your choice in Part A
B. Focus on what Part A claims
Solve for x: 2^(x+1) = 16
x = 3
Why do colleges use SAT scores?
A. To measure creativity
B. To replace GPA
C. To compare academic readiness
D. To determine financial aid
C. To compare academic readiness
What distinguishes tone from mood?
A. Tone is the author’s attitude; mood is the reader’s feeling
B. Tone is the reader’s feeling; mood is the author’s attitude
C. Tone and mood are identical
D. Tone changes only in poetry
A. Tone is the author’s attitude; mood is the reader’s feeling
Meaning of “equivocal” in a scientific passage?
A. Clear and precise
B. Unclear or open to interpretations
C. Biased and one-sided
D. Quantitative and objective
B. Unclear or open to interpretations
In a reading question split between Part A and Part B, what makes an evidence line “too broad” for Part B?
A. It supports the topic but not the claim
B. It’s too short
C. It’s from the wrong paragraph
D. It’s paraphrased
A. It supports the topic but not the claim
A triangle has sides 7, 24, and 25. Is it a right triangle?
Yes, because 7² + 24² = 25²
How long does the Digital SAT last?
A. 2 hours and 14 minutes
B. 3 hours
C. 90 minutes
D. 2 hours and 45 minutes
A. 2 hours and 14 minutes
What is the strongest clue that a narrator is unreliable?
A. They use first‑person pronouns
B. They speak predominantly in metaphors
C. They describe emotions vividly
D. Their statements contradict observable facts
D. Their statements contradict observable facts
Meaning of “obviate” in a historical argument?
A. To make unnecessary
B. To emphasize
C. To repeat
D. To complicate
A. To make unnecessary
In a reading question split between Part A and Part B, why do some Part B answers appear correct but are actually distractors?
A. They contain true statements that don’t support Part A
B. They make flashy statements and use absolute language
C. They’re too short and do not have enough citations
D. They’re from another passage
A. They contain true statements that don’t support Part A
If sin(θ) = 3/5 and θ is acute, what is cos(θ)?
4/5