SAT Prep Questions
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Grid-in Question- Math:
A circle is divided into two regions, each of which is to receive a distinct color. If there are 5 colors to choose from, in how many ways can this be done?
Sentence Correction- Writing:
Find the error in the sentence below. Note that each capital letter in parentheses refers to a potential error in the word immediately following it.
After comparing a Beatles album (A)and a Rolling Stones album, Lisa (B)determined that the (C)former was the (D)most pleasing. (E) No error
Multiple Choice- Math:
The sum of the consecutive integers from -20 to n is 66. What is n?
A) 20 B) 21 C) 22 D)23 E) 24
Past Problems
Sentence Completion- Critical Reading:
The high school senior approached the upcoming dance with great _______, for she yearned to don the dress she impulsively purchased five months ago.
A) Consternation B) Asperity C) Tenacity D) Alacrity E) Indifference
Sentence Correction- Writing:
Find the error in the sentence below. Note that each capital letter in parentheses refers to a potential error in the word immediately following it.
(A)After the school board approved a proposal to (B)lengthen the school day, (C)they received a dissonant response (D)from the community. (E) No error
Multiple Choice- Math:
Given that x2+y2=11 and xy=3, what is the value of (x+y)2?
A) 5 B) 8 C) 16 D) 17 E) 20
Multiple Choice Question- Math:
1. When an integer k is divided by 7, the remainder is 4. What is the remainder when k2 + 3 is divided by 7?
A) 2
B) 3
C) 5
D) 6
Free Response Question- Math:
When Mary drives to work, she travels at a speed of 45 miles per hour and reaches her office in 15 minutes. On the same route home from work, she travels at a speed of 35 miles per hour. How many hours does her total trip take?
Sentence Correction- Writing:
1. Identify the answer choice that provides the best revision of the following sentence:
Practicing tirelessly for the past few hours, it was time for Mary to take a break.
A) Practicing tirelessly for the past few hours, it was time for Mary to take a break.
B) Practicing tirelessly for the past few hours, a break was thought to be necessary by Mary.
C) A tireless practice completed by Mary made a break necessary.
D) Practicing tirelessly for the past few hours, Mary decided it was time to take a break.
E) Mary took a break due to practicing tirelessly.
