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SAT Exam Questions
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121.
Identify the word that would best complete the following sentence.
The contract is so _______ that I need a lawyer to look over it with me.
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overwhelming
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concise
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insignificant
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succinct
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coherent
The contract is so overwhelming that I need a lawyer to look over it with me.
This sentence is informing you that the contract requires a lawyer to review it; therefore, it must be hard to comprehend. The only word that would fit correctly into this sentence is overwhelming, as the other answer options are words that represent a contract that would be easy and/or clear to read.
122.
Read the sentence below. Then choose the option that represents the best way to write the quoted portion of the sentence.
Yesterday, your inquiries “was read” via e-mail and forwarded to Kim in the human resource department.
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were read
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was read
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will be read
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read
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being read
Correct answer: were read
Yesterday, your inquiries were read via e-mail and forwarded to Kim in the human resource department. The subject of the sentence is “inquiries,” which is plural. Thus, the sentence requires the use of a plural verb.
The sentence informs you that the e-mail was read yesterday; thus, the use of a past tense plural verb is required (were).
123.
Read the sentence below. Then determine which of the answer choices is an error in diction, usage, idiom or grammar.
Members “who” attend the “meeting” every week often tire of the “continual” repetitious discussions “that” are brought up each week.
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continual
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who
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meeting
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that
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No error
Correct answer: continual
This sentence contains an error with an adjective used in place of an adverb. The word “continually” is needed to modify the adjective “repetitious;” “continual” is an adjective and does not correctly modify another adjective.
The other answer choices all represent standard usage in written English. The pronoun “who” correctly refers to its antecedent “members,” and the pronoun “that” correctly refers to its antecedent, “discussions.” The subject “meeting” is used correctly as a singular subject, as there is only one each week.
124.
Read the passage then answer the following question.
The following passage, describing education, is an excerpt from “Education Articles” website (www.edarticle.com) and should be used to answer the question that follows.
Which of the following best describes the author’s tone?
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Aggravated
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Entertained
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Enthusiastic
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Impassive
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Ecstatic
Correct answer: Aggravated
The reader can gauge that the author is aggravated or upset with the education system from sentence 7 when the author states that the education system lies and from sentence 12 when the author states that the education system is self-serving.
125.
The result when a positive integer N is divided by 6 is 1 with a remainder of 5. What is the remainder when N + 3 is divided by 8?
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6
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5
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4
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7
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3
Correct answer: 6
In order to solve this question, you first need to determine the value of N. The value of N is a positive integer that, when divided by 6, you get 1 with a remainder of 5.
When you add 6 + 5, you get 11, and when 11 is divided by 6, you get 1 with a remainder of 5.
So, N = 11. Now, you need to find the remainder when N + 3 is divided by 8:
(11 + 3)/8 = 14/8 = 1 with a remainder of 6.
126.
If 6m – 16 < -2m, which of the following must be true?
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2 > m
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2 < m
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-2 > m
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-2 < m
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1/2 < m
Correct answer: 2 > m
Start with the original equation: 6m – 16 < -2m.
Then, subtract 6m from each side: -16 < -8m.
Next, divide both sides of the equation by -8: 2 > m.
Remember that the sign will change when multiplying or dividing by a negative number.
127.
Read the passage then answer the following question.
The following passage, describing a U.S. roadway, is an excerpt from HOG magazine and should be used to answer the question that follows.
Which of the following options best describes what the above passage is about?
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A general description of Beartooth Highway
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How Beartooth Highway was constructed
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The engineer behind Beartooth Highway
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How to travel on Beartooth Highway
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How Beartooth Highway got its name
Correct answer: A general description of Beartooth Highway
The passage starts by informing the reader of the length and location of Beartooth Highway and finishes by informing the reader of the cost involved in its construction and the spectacular views that can be seen while traveling on it. Thus, the passage is providing a complete description of Beartooth Highway.
128.
Read the passage and answer the question that follows.
In order to improve the unity of the passage, which of the following sentences should be omitted?
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Sentence 9
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Sentence 11
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Sentence 7
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Sentence 2
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Sentence 4
Correct answer: Sentence 9
Sentence 9 should be omitted because sentence 8 discusses how the author would like to know what her sister is going to do with the box-spring, and sentence 9 informs you where the box-spring was found. If you wanted to keep sentence 9, it would be a good idea to combine it with sentence 7; otherwise, it needs to be omitted.
129.
Read the passage then answer the following question.
The following passage, describing ADHD, is an excerpt from “Education Articles” website (www.edarticle.com) and should be used to answer the question that follows.
Which of the following best describes the author’s purpose for writing this passage?
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To persuade
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To inform
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To direct
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To advertise
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To condemn
Correct answer: To persuade
The author is using the first two paragraphs to persuade the reader to change the “D” in ADHD to “difference,” instead of “disorder.” The author is somewhat informing you about ADHD, but his or her main goal is to persuade the reader to look at ADHD as a difference and not a disorder.
130.
The number 14 has 2 different pairs of positive integers whose product is 14: 14 × 1 and 2 × 7.
How many pairs of positive integers does 63 have?
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3 pairs
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2 pairs
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4 pairs
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5 pairs
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6 pairs
Correct answer: 3 pairs
The number 63 has 3 pairs of positive integers:
1 × 63, 3 × 21 and 7 × 9.
131.
Read the passage then answer the following question.
The following passage is an excerpt from “Education Articles” website (www.edarticle.com) describing education and should be used to answer the question that follows.
What can you infer from this passage?
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The author is displeased with the education system
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The author is a teacher
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The author works for the education system
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The author agrees with the fact that children are dumb
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The author feels that the education system is justified in its decisions
Correct answer: The author is displeased with the education system
From the passage, the reader can understand that the author feels the education system is letting our children down and making excuses as to why it is not trying to improve children’s education experience. Thus, you could infer that the author is displeased with the education system.
You may have thought that the author could have been a teacher or could work for the education system, but the passage does not mention, or make reference to, the author’s career.
132.
In the department store where the sales tax on a $5.00 t-shirt is $0.30, what will be the sales tax due on a $30.00 pair of jeans?
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$1.80
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$1.30
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$2.10
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$2.40
Correct answer: $1.80
In order to solve this question, you will need to determine the tax on each $1.00 and then multiply the tax by 30 to get the total tax on $30.00.
If the tax on $5.00 is $0.30, then the tax on $1.00 would be 1/5 this amount:
$0.30 × 1/5 = $0.06.
Thus, the tax on $30.00 would be $30.00 × $0.06 = $1.80.
133.
Identify the word that would best complete the following sentence.
Mom's comment _______ that I should study more.
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implied
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stated
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listed
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ridiculed
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satirized
Mom's comment implied that I should study more.
This sentence informs you that the mother made a comment, and generally when someone makes a comment, she is suggesting or indicating something (I should study more). Thus, implied would be the correct word to use to represent a suggestion.
Stated would not be the correct option, as you would not say, “stated by her comment;” you would say, “stated that I should study more.”
134.
Emily and Caitlyn spent a total of $240 shopping today. If Emily spent $60 more than Caitlyn, how many dollars did Caitlyn spend?
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$90
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$150
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$180
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$60
Correct answer: $90
In order to solve this problem, you will need to subtract $60 (the additional amount spent by Emily) from $240:
$240 - $60 = $180.
Next, divide by 2 (the number of people who went shopping):
$180 ÷ 2 = $90.
This will tell you that Caitlyn spent $90 and Emily spent $150, which is $60 more than Caitlyn, for a total of $240.
135.
Read the sentence below. Then choose the option that represents the best way to write the quoted portion of the sentence.
Although most humans believe that Bigfoot is “fictional. Some” humans believe he is actually real.
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fictional, some
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No error
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fictional; some
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fictional and some
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fictional but some
Correct answer: fictional, some
Although most humans believe that Bigfoot is fictional, some humans believe he is actually real. The first sentence is a fragment and must be fixed.
In order to fix the fragment, the two sentences need to be combined. Since both of the sentences are not independent, a conjunction is not needed to join the two sentences. Thus, the only option that correctly joins the two sentences is “fictional, some.”
136.
Aaron consumes 8 ounces of water every 2 hours. How many ounces of water does Aaron consume in a 10-hour period?
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40 ounces
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32 ounces
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16 ounces
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48 ounces
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56 ounces
Correct answer: 40 ounces
In order to find out how many ounces of water Aaron consumes in an 10-hour period, you need to start by dividing:
10 hours ÷ 2 hours = 5.
Now, you need to multiply:
5 × 8 ounces = 40 ounces.
137.
3 1/4 × 1/6
Which of the following options correctly simplifies the above expression?
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13/24
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1/2
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1/3
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7/24
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2/3
Correct answer: 13/24
In order to multiply mixed numbers and fractions, you will first need to express the mixed numbers as fractions.
For example, 3 1/4 is expressed as 13/4 (3 × 4 + 1 = 13).
Next, you need to multiply the numerators (13 and 1) and the denominators (4 and 6).
13 × 1 = 13 and 4 × 6 = 24, which gives you the fraction 13/24.
138.
The average of 15 test scores is 81. If one of the test scores is removed, the average of the remaining test scores is 85. What is the score of the test that has been removed?
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25
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79
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75
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39
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45
Correct answer: 25
In order to solve, you must first determine the total of all values when you started: 15 × 81 = 1215.
Next, find the total after the one test score is removed: 14 × 85 = 1190.
Then, find the difference between the two totals: 1215 – 1190 = 25.
139.
Read the passage then answer the following question.
The following passage, describing fracking, is an excerpt from "inthesetimes.com" and should be used to answer the question that follows.
Which of the following options best defines “denounced” as it is used in sentence 2?
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Criticized
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Terminated
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Supported
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Established
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Contracted
Correct answer: Criticized
Sentence 1 tells the reader that critics stated that Quinn’s attempt to block the legislation would open the floodgates to fracking. The key word in sentence 1 is “critics.” Sentence 2 is stating that the demonstrators were “denouncing” Quinn’s decisions; thus, you can say that the demonstrators were “criticizing” Quinn’s decisions.
140.
Read the passage then answer the following question.
The following passage, describing foraging, is an excerpt from Food & Wine magazine and should be used to answer the question that follows.
According to the passage, it is likely that you could find ramps in all of the following locations except which one?
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At the local grocery store
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In professional kitchens
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Along streams
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In food
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At a farmers’ market
Correct answer: At the local grocery store
Sentences 2 through 4 indicate that ramps can be found near streams, in food, in professional kitchens and at farmers’ markets; however, the passage never indicates that ramps can be found at a local grocery store.