SAT practice by topic
Mixed
Mixed

SAT Practice by Topic

Topic practice is useful when you know what is costing you points. Start with one skill, review the explanation after every miss, then mix topics once the skill feels automatic.

What this page covers

Skill-focused practice with answers and explanations.

Grammar
Reading
Algebra
Functions
Hard Math

Free practice questions

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1

Grammar: The historian found several letters in the archive; ______, only two were dated.

Ahowever
Btherefore
Cfor example
Dsimilarly
Correct answer: A

The second clause limits the usefulness of the letters, so the contrast transition 'however' fits.

2

Algebra: If 4x + 9 = 33, what is x?

A4
B5
C6
D7
Correct answer: C

Subtract 9 to get 4x = 24. Divide by 4, so x = 6.

3

Reading: A study found that students who explained their reasoning after each problem improved more than students who only checked whether answers were right. Which inference is best supported?

AReviewing reasoning can improve learning more than checking correctness alone.
BStudents should never check whether their answers are right.
CAll students improve at the same rate.
DExplaining reasoning is useful only in math classes.
Correct answer: A

The comparison supports the limited conclusion that reviewing reasoning can improve learning more than checking correctness alone.

How to practice this topic

A few rules that make review sessions more useful.

  • Use topic practice for diagnosis, then use mixed practice to build test-day flexibility.
  • Keep a missed-question log organized by skill, not by date.
  • If you miss the same topic twice, do a short focused set before moving on.

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