SAT Reading Comprehension 5

Question 1

A passage describes a reformer who 'labored tirelessly despite repeated setbacks.' This portrayal characterizes the reformer as:

Accepted Answer

Persistent

Answer

Working tirelessly through setbacks defines persistence and determination.

Question 2

In a question about an author's main purpose, a passage that defines a problem, reviews failed fixes, and proposes a new solution is mainly written to:

Accepted Answer

Advocate for a particular solution

Answer

Building toward a proposed solution signals a persuasive, advocacy purpose.

Question 3

An author refers to an opponent's argument as 'a house built on sand.' This metaphor implies the argument is:

Accepted Answer

Unstable and poorly founded

Answer

A house on sand lacks a firm foundation, suggesting the argument is weak.

Question 4

A passage states findings were 'preliminary and require replication.' This phrasing indicates the author wants readers to treat the results as:

Accepted Answer

Tentative pending further study

Answer

'Preliminary' and needing 'replication' mark the results as not yet confirmed.

Question 5

When asked what a pronoun like 'it' refers to, the best strategy is to:

Accepted Answer

Reread the sentence to find the noun that makes sense

Answer

Correct antecedents are determined by meaning and context, not just proximity.

SAT Practice Test

SAT Practice Test

SAT Reading Comprehension 5