Free College Board SAT Reading and Writing
Practice Paper

"The terrain was treacherous, claiming several climbers." 'Treacherous' most nearly means:

1. dangerous
2. flat
3. scenic
4. safe

A writer wants to give a specific illustration. "Many animals migrate. ______, monarch butterflies travel thousands of miles."

1. For example
2. However
3. Therefore
4. In contrast

The purpose of a topic sentence is to:

1. conclude the essay
2. state the paragraph's main idea
3. cite a source
4. add humor

Choose the correct word: "The dog wagged ___ tail."

1. its
2. its'
3. it is
4. it's

"The bakery sells bread. ______, it offers pastries and cakes." Best transition to add items?

1. However
2. In addition
3. Therefore
4. Instead

"The evidence was compelling, leaving the jury with little room for doubt." As used here, 'compelling' most nearly means:

1. forced
2. convincing
3. lengthy
4. confusing

"Though brief, the speech was profound." 'Profound' most nearly means:

1. loud
2. deeply meaningful
3. unclear
4. humorous

Choose the correctly punctuated sentence.

1. I bought apples, oranges and, pears.
2. I bought, apples, oranges, and pears.
3. I bought apples, oranges, and pears.
4. I bought apples oranges and pears.