Free SAT Writing Expression of Ideas Practice Test

Question 1

A student's essay begins with: 'Climate change is a topic that is very important and people have written about it a lot.' Which revision best improves the opening?

Accepted Answer

Climate change threatens ecosystems, economies, and human lives — making it the defining challenge of our century.

Answer

Option B is specific, compelling, and makes a clear claim with strong word choices. The original is vague and uses weak, repetitive phrasing.

Question 2

Which sentence most effectively transitions between a paragraph about industrialization and a paragraph about environmental damage?

Accepted Answer

This rapid industrial growth, however, came at a steep environmental cost.

Answer

Option C connects to the previous idea ('rapid industrial growth') and signals a contrast ('however') that leads into the next paragraph's topic — a model transition sentence.

Question 3

A paragraph argues that remote work increases productivity. Which sentence is NOT relevant to this argument?

Accepted Answer

Many remote workers prefer using standing desks for ergonomic benefits.

Answer

Standing desks are an ergonomic consideration unrelated to productivity arguments. The other sentences directly support the claim that remote work boosts productivity.

Question 4

Which revision makes the following sentence more concise? 'In spite of the fact that it was very late at night, she continued to keep on studying.'

Accepted Answer

Though it was late, she kept studying.

Answer

Option A eliminates 'in spite of the fact that' (→ 'though'), removes redundant 'continued to keep on' (→ 'kept'), and removes the unnecessary 'very' — the most concise revision.

Question 5

An essay's thesis states: 'Schools should extend lunch periods.' Which supporting evidence is MOST relevant?

Accepted Answer

Students who have longer lunch breaks show improved afternoon concentration and academic performance.

Answer

Option B directly supports the thesis with evidence — improved concentration and academic performance — which gives a clear reason why extending lunch benefits students.

SAT Practice Test

SAT Practice Test

Free SAT Writing Expression of Ideas Practice Test