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SAT Reading & Writing practice questions, by topic
Eggzams has 825 original SAT Reading & Writing questions for the digital SAT, organised into 11 topics. Topics include Central Ideas and Details, Inferences, Command of Evidence: Textual, Command of Evidence: Quantitative and Words in Context. Every question has an explanation after you answer, so a wrong answer becomes a mini-lesson.
Sample SAT Reading & Writing questions
Here is the kind of question you will get, with the explanation that follows every answer. These are free in the app.
SAT Reading & Writing · Transitions
Many coastal cities are investing heavily in flood barriers. ______ some inland cities face growing risks from extreme heat rather than flooding.
Which choice completes the text with the most logical transition?
- For example,
- Meanwhile,
- As a result,
- Therefore,
The two ideas have a contrast/parallel relationship, which is best signaled by "Meanwhile," rather than a transition word suited to a different kind of logical relationship.
SAT Reading & Writing · Words in Context
The company's leadership remained ______ despite mounting pressure from shareholders to change course.
Which choice completes the text with the most logical and precise word or phrase?
- indecisive
- resolute
- distracted
- apologetic
Remaining firm despite pressure to change reflects resoluteness. The word "resolute" best fits the sentence's context and logic.
SAT Reading & Writing · Transitions
The city council approved funding for the new bridge. ______ construction is expected to begin within six months.
Which choice completes the text with the most logical transition?
- For example,
- In other words,
- However,
- As a result,
The two ideas have a cause-effect relationship, which is best signaled by "As a result," rather than a transition word suited to a different kind of logical relationship.
Topics covered: 11 topics, 825 questions
SAT Reading & Writing on Eggzams is split into the topics below, so you can drill exactly the part you find hardest instead of working through a textbook in order. Each topic has its own progress tracker.
- Central Ideas and Details
- Inferences
- Command of Evidence: Textual
- Command of Evidence: Quantitative
- Words in Context
- Text Structure and Purpose
- Cross-Text Connections
- Rhetorical Synthesis
- Transitions
- Boundaries
- Form, Structure and Sense
How to practise SAT Reading & Writing with Eggzams
Pick one topic, answer a short run of questions, and read the explanation after every answer, right or wrong. Repeat the topics where your accuracy is lowest. Questions come in easy, medium and hard, so you can build up in each topic and see the difficulty rise as you improve.
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Frequently asked
How many SAT Reading & Writing practice questions does Eggzams have?
825 original questions across 11 topics, each with an explanation.
Are these real SAT Reading & Writing past paper questions?
No. Every question is written from scratch and checked against the current syllabus. Eggzams never copies or reproduces past exam papers.
Is SAT Reading & Writing practice free?
The first 5 questions in every topic are free once you create a free account. A one-time payment of $9.99 unlocks everything in the app, with no subscription.
Is Eggzams affiliated with the College Board?
No. Eggzams is an independent study aid, not affiliated with, authorised by, or endorsed by the College Board.
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