{"id":18567,"date":"2015-08-20T20:20:02","date_gmt":"2015-08-20T20:20:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/?page_id=18567"},"modified":"2026-07-21T13:32:07","modified_gmt":"2026-07-21T18:32:07","slug":"sat-reading-practice-test","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.mometrix.com\/academy\/sat-reading-practice-test\/","title":{"rendered":"SAT®<\/sup> Reading Practice Test"},"content":{"rendered":"

The SAT\u00ae<\/sup> Reading test assesses your ability to think critically and logically, and reason based on evidence and information you are given in reading passages.<\/p>\n

Click \u201cStart Test\u201d above to take a free SAT Reading practice test!<\/p>\n

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<\/span>What’s on the SAT Reading Test?<\/h2>\n

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<\/span>How to Improve your SAT Reading Score<\/h2>\n

Since time is a critical component for the SAT Reading Exam, you should plan ahead and prepare by timing yourself as you take SAT Reading practice tests<\/a>. Doing this will allow you to get an idea of how quickly you will need to read through the passages and respond to the questions. Keep in mind that some passages may take several minutes to read, especially as you need to read for comprehension.<\/p>\n

<\/span>SAT Reading Practice Questions<\/h2>\n

One of the best ways to test your knowledge is by taking a practice test. Evaluate your reading skills by trying your hand at the three practice questions below!<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Whether you struggled with these questions or aced them on your first try, be sure to take the full practice test<\/a> to get a better idea of how prepared you really are!<\/p>\n

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1. Read the passage below before answering the question:<\/p>\r\n

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The scientific method is a systematic approach to solving problems and answering questions. The first step is making careful observations of the natural world. By observing phenomena and gathering data, scientists can identify patterns or anomalies that pique their curiosity. These observations lead to the formation of hypotheses, which are educated guesses about the underlying explanations for what is observed. Subsequently, scientists design experiments to test these hypotheses and collect further data. Finally, they analyze the data to draw conclusions and advance our understanding of the natural world. The initial step of making observations is crucial, as it provides the foundation for scientific inquiry.\r\n\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n

What does the order of the steps in the scientific method in this passage primarily serve to do?<\/p>\r\n \r\n