Bluebook SAT Test Digital SAT Reading and Writing Practice 4

Question 1

Passage: "The CEO's proposal was met with _____ by the board; several members praised its boldness while others raised serious concerns about its financial risk." Which word best completes the sentence?

Accepted Answer

mixed reactions

Answer

Praise from some and concerns from others indicates a divided, mixed response.

Question 2

A line graph shows a country's CO₂ emissions rising steeply from 1950 to 1980, then leveling off through 2000, then declining gradually after 2000. Which conclusion is best supported?

Accepted Answer

CO₂ emissions increased most rapidly during the 1950–1980 period.

Answer

The graph shows the steepest increase between 1950 and 1980; the other periods show leveling or gradual decline.

Question 3

Which version of the sentence is grammatically correct?

Accepted Answer

Each of the students has submitted their assignment.

Answer

'Each' is singular and takes a singular verb 'has'; using 'their' as a gender-neutral singular pronoun is now widely accepted.

Question 4

Text 1 presents fossil evidence suggesting birds descended from theropod dinosaurs. Text 2 describes molecular genetic studies reaching the same conclusion. What is the relationship between the two texts?

Accepted Answer

Text 2 corroborates Text 1's claim using independent evidence.

Answer

Both texts reach the same conclusion via different methods (fossils vs. genetics), making Text 2 corroborating evidence.

Question 5

Passage: "The documentary raised important questions about corporate accountability, but it relied heavily on anecdotal evidence rather than systematic data." The author's tone toward the documentary is best described as:

Accepted Answer

Appreciative but critical

Answer

The author acknowledges the documentary's importance ('raised important questions') while noting its methodological weakness, showing appreciation with criticism.

Bluebook SAT Practice Test

Bluebook SAT Practice Test

Bluebook SAT Test Digital SAT Reading and Writing Practice 4