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What’s on the SAT?

The SAT includes a reading and writing test and a math test. There are a total of 98 questions on the SAT, most of which are multiple-choice questions, and you are given 134 minutes to finish the test.

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Top 5 Most Challenging SAT Questions

Now that you know more about the test, try your hand at some targeted practice!

Over the last year, we’ve compiled the data from about 22,000 test-takers who tried their hand at the practice test at the top of this page. According to the data, around 70% of people answered these five questions incorrectly.

Answer each question and read through the answer explanation, whether you got the answer right or wrong. This will help you ensure you’ve got the topic mastered.

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1. Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?

Never, never marry, my dear fellow! That’s my ________ marry till you can say to yourself that you have done all you are capable of, and until you have ceased to love the woman of your choice and have seen her plainly as she is, or else you will make a cruel and irrevocable mistake.

A. advice, never B. advice. Never C. advice: never D. advice; never

The passage presents a thought from the speaker advising against marriage until certain conditions are met. The colon in choice C is used to introduce and continue the thought in a manner where the second part expands on or explains the first part.

2. The equation below shows Emma’s savings plan. She set aside an initial lump sum and adds to it on a monthly basis. If $i$ is the total investment in cents and $m$ is the number of months since she began, how much does she save each month in dollars?

$i = 50000 + 4500 m$

A. $45 B. $500 C. $4,500 D. $50,000

The equation can be translated:

investment = (initial lump sum) + 4500 \times (number of months since beginning)

In other words, it grows

4500

cents every month. The answer choices are in dollars, so we divide by

100

to obtain

$ 45

per month.

3. Nurseries A, B, and C offer various plants for sale, as well as landscaping services to plant the trees and bushes. Prices are listed in the table below.

	A	B	C
Trees	$25	$30	$20
Bushes	$15	$20	$15
Landscaping (per hour)	$45	$55	$50

Isabella plans to hire one of the companies to plant 10 trees and 8 bushes. This project will take $x$ hours. Which of the following inequalities represents $x$ if Nursery A offers a better deal than Nursery C?

x < 5

x < 10

x > 5

x > 10

We can calculate the cost of each nursery’s trees and bushes.

Nursery A’s cost is:

$25 (10) + 15 (8) = 250 + 120 = $ 370$

Nursery C’s cost is:

$20 (10) + 15 (8) = 200 + 120 = $ 320$

So, we can set up an inequality, letting $x$ be the number of hours to plant the bushes and trees. For Nursery A’s services to be a better deal, they must cost less than Nursery C’s:

$370 + 45 x < 320 + 50 x$

We solve for $x$ by subtracting $45 x$ and $320$ from each side:

$50 < 5 x$

We rewrite this as $5 x > 50$ and divide each side by $5$ to obtain $x > 10$ . It is important to remember to reverse the inequality sign when we move the $x$ to the left so we don’t end up with $x < 10$ (answer choice B).

4. The graph of the system of inequalities $y \leq \frac{1}{4} x - 2$ and $y > 3 x - \frac{7}{5}$ has solutions in which quadrants on the $x y$ -plane below?

A. Quadrant III only B. Quadrants II and III C. Quadrants III and IV D. Quadrants II, III, and IV

We can graph the two lines on a coordinate plane by plotting the

y

-intercept and then finding another point based on the slope. For the first equation, the

y

-intercept is

- 2

, so we plot the point

(0, - 2)

. Then we use the slope

\frac{1}{4}

to plot another point by moving up

1

and

4

to the right, to

(4, - 1)

. Now we can draw a line passing through the two points. It is a solid line because the solution is less than or equal to the equation.

Next, we graph the second line. The $y$ -intercept is $- \frac{7}{5}$ , so we plot the point $(0, - \frac{7}{5})$ . Then we use the slope $3$ to plot another point by moving up $3$ and over $1$ , to $(1, \frac{8}{5})$ . Now we can draw a line passing through the two points. It is a dotted line because the solution is greater than the equation.

We shade the area that is both below the graph of the first line and above the graph of the second line. When we do this, we can see that the overlap of the shaded area is only in quadrant $3$ .

A graph with shaded regions representing inequalities divided by two lines intersecting near (-1, -2) on a coordinate grid.

5. Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?

The balcony scene in William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, is one of the most iconic moments in literature. As Romeo stands in the Capulets’ garden, he overhears Juliet confessing her love for him. The scene is ______ exploration of the intensity of young love as Romeo and Juliet declare their feelings for each other in poetic language. The balcony scene captures the passion, secrecy, and longing that define the love story of Romeo and Juliet, making it a cornerstone of Shakespearean tragedy.

A. an evocative B. an emotional C. a mundane D. a superficial

The word evocative is the most logical and precise choice to describe the nature of the balcony scene in Romeo and Juliet. While emotional is a valid choice, evocative is a more precise and fitting word for describing the balcony scene’s impact and the way it captures the intensity of young love through its poetic language and imagery.

How to Study for the SAT

How to Study Effectively

Your success on SAT test day depends not only on how many hours you put into preparing but also on whether you prepared the right way. It’s good to check along the way to see whether your studying is paying off. One of the most effective ways to do this is by taking SAT practice tests to evaluate your progress. Practice tests are useful because they show exactly where you need to improve. Every time you take a free SAT practice test, pay special attention to these three groups of questions:

The questions you got wrong
The ones you had to guess on, even if you guessed right
The ones you found difficult or slow to work through

This will show you exactly what your weak areas are and where you need to devote more study time. Ask yourself why each of these questions gave you trouble. Was it because you didn’t understand the material? Was it because you didn’t remember the vocabulary? Do you need more repetitions on this type of question to build speed and confidence? Dig into those questions and figure out how you can strengthen your weak areas as you go back to review the material.

Answer Explanations

Additionally, many SAT practice tests have a section explaining the answer choices. It can be tempting to read the explanation and think that you now have a good understanding of the concept. However, an explanation likely only covers part of the question’s broader context. Even if the explanation makes sense, go back and investigate every concept related to the question until you’re positive you have a thorough understanding.

Comprehend Each Topic

As you go along, keep in mind that the SAT practice test is just that: practice. Memorizing these questions and answers will not be very helpful on the actual test because it is unlikely to have any of the same exact questions. If you only know the right answers to the sample questions, you won’t be prepared for the real thing. Study the concepts until you understand them fully, and then you’ll be able to answer any question that shows up on the test.

Strategy for SAT Practice

When you’re ready to start taking practice tests, follow this strategy:

Remove Limitations. Take the first test with no time constraints and with your notes and SAT study guide handy. Take your time and focus on applying the strategies you’ve learned.

Time Yourself. Take the second practice test “open book” as well, but set a timer and practice pacing yourself to finish in time.

Simulate Test Day. Take any other practice tests as if it were test day. Set a timer and put away your study materials. Sit at a table or desk in a quiet room, imagine yourself at the testing center, and answer questions as quickly and accurately as possible.

Keep Practicing. Keep taking practice tests on a regular basis until you run out of practice tests or it’s time for the actual test. Your mind will be ready for the schedule and stress of test day, and you’ll be able to focus on recalling the material you’ve learned.

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