Digital SAT — Practice Test 1: Reading and Writing

Total questions: 54 · Total marks: 54 · Duration: 64 minutes (two 32-minute modules)

Instructions to candidates

• This section has two modules of 27 questions each. On the real Digital SAT, Module 2's difficulty adapts to your Module 1 performance; this practice test presents a representative mix.
• Each question is worth ONE raw mark. There is no penalty for wrong answers — answer every question.
• Each question has a short text followed by a prompt. Choose the single best answer.

Module 1 (27 questions · 32 minutes)

1. "The startup grew rapidly, ______ its staff from ten to two hundred in a single year." Which word best completes the text? (A) reducing (B) expanding (C) ignoring (D) hiding
2. "Marie Curie's research was ______: it opened entirely new fields of science." Which word best fits? (A) trivial (B) groundbreaking (C) ordinary (D) secret
3. "Although the recipe looked complicated, it was actually quite ______ to prepare." Best word? (A) difficult (B) simple (C) expensive (D) dangerous
4. Text: "The committee postponed the vote, citing a lack of information." What can be inferred? (A) The vote was canceled forever. (B) The committee felt unready to decide. (C) Everyone agreed already. (D) Information was plentiful.
5. "Unlike its noisy relatives, this species of frog is remarkably ______." Best word? (A) loud (B) silent (C) colorful (D) large
6. Which choice best states the main idea? "Bees pollinate a huge share of food crops, making them vital to agriculture." (A) Bees are insects. (B) Bees are essential to food production. (C) Bees make honey. (D) Bees can sting.
7. "The author's tone in describing the ruined city is ______, mourning what was lost." Best word? (A) cheerful (B) mournful (C) angry (D) neutral
8. A student claims a new study method improved test scores. Which best SUPPORTS the claim? (A) The method is popular. (B) Students using it scored 15% higher on average. (C) The method is free. (D) Students disliked it.
9. "The instructions were ______; no one could understand them." Best word? (A) clear (B) concise (C) baffling (D) brief
10. Choose the grammatically correct option: "Each of the runners ______ a number." (A) wear (B) wears (C) are wearing (D) have worn
11. "The novel explores memory, ______ how the past shapes the present." Best transition word? (A) examining (B) ignoring (C) forgetting (D) hiding
12. Which punctuation is correct? (A) She studied hard, she passed. (B) She studied hard; she passed. (C) She studied hard she passed. (D) She studied, hard she passed.
13. "Critics praised the film's pacing ______ criticized its dialogue." Best transition? (A) and so (B) but also (C) therefore (D) because
14. Text: "Renewable energy use has surged, yet fossil fuels still dominate." Main point? (A) Renewables have replaced fossil fuels. (B) Fossil fuels remain dominant despite renewables' growth. (C) Fossil fuels are gone. (D) Renewables are useless.
15. Choose the correct word: "The dog buried ______ bone." (A) it's (B) its (C) its' (D) it is
16. "Her argument was ______, supported by data at every step." Best word? (A) weak (B) rigorous (C) vague (D) brief
17. Which sentence is correctly punctuated? (A) I packed bread, cheese, and grapes. (B) I packed bread cheese and grapes. (C) I packed, bread, cheese and grapes. (D) I packed bread, cheese and, grapes.
18. "The data were ______, so the team repeated the experiment." Best word? (A) conclusive (B) inconclusive (C) perfect (D) final
19. Best transition: "The bridge is old. ______, it remains structurally sound." (A) Therefore (B) Nevertheless (C) Similarly (D) For example
20. Text: "The poet uses short, abrupt lines to mirror the speaker's anxiety." The line structure mainly serves to: (A) confuse readers (B) reflect the speaker's emotional state (C) save space (D) list events
21. Choose the correct verb: "Neither the teacher nor the students ______ aware of the change." (A) was (B) is (C) were (D) has been
22. "The museum's collection is ______, spanning five continents and three millennia." Best word? (A) limited (B) vast (C) tiny (D) modern
23. Which best combines the ideas concisely? "The park is large. The park is free." (A) The park, which is large, is also free. (B) The large park is free. (C) The park is large, and it is free, too. (D) The park is large; the park is free.
24. "The witness's account was ______ — it matched the video exactly." Best word? (A) unreliable (B) accurate (C) confusing (D) brief
25. Best transition: "Sales rose in spring. ______, they fell in autumn." (A) Conversely (B) Furthermore (C) Therefore (D) Likewise
26. Choose the correct option: "The list of supplies ______ on the desk." (A) are (B) is (C) were (D) have been
27. Text: "Early maps were inaccurate, but explorers still relied on them." The word 'but' signals that explorers used the maps: (A) because they were accurate (B) despite their flaws (C) instead of compasses (D) to draw art

Module 2 (27 questions · 32 minutes)

28. "The scientist remained ______ in the face of criticism, refusing to abandon her theory without evidence." Best word? (A) wavering (B) steadfast (C) confused (D) silent
29. Choose the correctly punctuated option: "The results were clear ______ the treatment worked." (A) , (B) ; (C) : (D) and,
30. "The essay's structure moves from a problem to a proposed solution." This organization is best called: (A) chronological (B) problem-solution (C) spatial (D) compare-contrast
31. "The town's growth was ______: it tripled in a decade." Best word? (A) slow (B) explosive (C) steady (D) minor
32. Which is grammatically correct? "By the time we arrived, the train ______." (A) leaves (B) has left (C) had left (D) leave
33. Text: "Critics note the painting's subtle use of light, often overlooked at first glance." This suggests the lighting is: (A) obvious (B) easily missed (C) poorly done (D) absent
34. Best transition: "The plan is costly. ______, it promises long-term savings." (A) However (B) Therefore (C) Similarly (D) For instance
35. "The lecturer spoke with such ______ that the audience sat in rapt attention." Best word? (A) dullness (B) eloquence (C) confusion (D) brevity
36. Choose the correct pronoun: "The committee announced ______ final decision." (A) their (B) they're (C) there (D) its
37. Which best supports the claim "Reading improves vocabulary"? (A) Books are enjoyable. (B) Frequent readers scored higher on word tests. (C) Libraries are quiet. (D) Reading takes time.
38. "The two texts ______: Text 1 favors regulation, Text 2 opposes it." Best word? (A) agree (B) disagree (C) repeat (D) merge
39. Choose the correct option: "She performed better than ______ on the exam." (A) him (B) he (C) himself (D) his
40. "The directions were ______, leaving no room for error." Best word? (A) vague (B) precise (C) lengthy (D) optional
41. Best transition: "He trained for months. ______, he won easily." (A) As a result (B) However (C) In contrast (D) Otherwise
42. Which sentence avoids a dangling modifier? (A) Walking home, the rain started. (B) Walking home, I got caught in the rain. (C) The rain started walking home. (D) Walking, the rain caught me home.
43. "The artist's later works are ______ from her early style, far more abstract." Best word? (A) identical (B) distinct (C) copied (D) hidden
44. Text: "The report's conclusions are tentative, pending peer review." The conclusions are: (A) final (B) provisional (C) false (D) ignored
45. Choose the correct punctuation: "We visited three cities ______ Paris, Rome, and Madrid." (A) , (B) ; (C) : (D) .
46. "The crowd's reaction was ______, ranging from cheers to boos." Best word? (A) uniform (B) mixed (C) silent (D) absent
47. Best transition: "The first prototype failed. ______, the team redesigned it." (A) Consequently (B) However (C) Likewise (D) Namely
48. Which is the most concise revision? "In spite of the fact that it was late, we continued." (A) In spite of the fact that it was late, we continued. (B) Although it was late, we continued. (C) Due to it being late, we continued. (D) It was late, but in spite of this, we continued.
49. "The findings were ______ across all five trials, strengthening confidence in them." Best word? (A) inconsistent (B) consistent (C) random (D) doubtful
50. Choose the correct verb: "The number of applicants ______ increasing." (A) are (B) is (C) were (D) have been
51. Text: "The author opens with a vivid anecdote before presenting statistics." The anecdote most likely serves to: (A) confuse the reader (B) engage the reader emotionally (C) end the essay (D) cite a source
52. "Despite its small size, the device is remarkably ______." Best word? (A) powerful (B) heavy (C) fragile (D) slow
53. Best transition: "The medicine eased the pain. ______, it caused drowsiness." (A) However (B) Therefore (C) Furthermore (D) Hence
54. Which sentence uses the apostrophe correctly? (A) The students' projects were displayed. (B) The students projects were displayed. (C) The student's projects (of many students) were displayed. (D) The studentss' projects were displayed.