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1. Which conclusion is best supported by the observations?

Researchers measured runoff from two rooftop gardens during the same storms. Beds with 15 cm of soil retained 62% of rainfall; beds with 8 cm retained 38%. Both used the same plant species.

2. Which finding would most weaken the claim that the library extension caused the increase?

A library stayed open two hours later starting in March. Monthly visits then rose by 20%. Its director argues that the extended hours caused the entire increase.

3. Which statement best captures the central idea?

High-resolution scans let historians enlarge faint annotations without handling fragile books. Yet a scan may not reveal the texture of paper or how a binding was assembled. Scholars therefore often combine digital study with examination of the original.

4. In context, “tempered” most nearly means:

The early results encouraged the researchers, but the small sample size tempered their confidence.

5. What is the main function of the second sentence?

Small changes in habitat can alter an animal’s behavior. For example, city birds may sing earlier in the morning to avoid competing with traffic noise.

6. On which point would both authors most likely agree?

Author A: The three-month bus-lane trial reduced average travel times, so the city should expand the lanes. Author B: The improvement is promising, but one season is not enough; the city should collect winter data before deciding.

7. Which transition best completes the text?

The outside temperature remained steady throughout the afternoon. _____, the temperature inside the shaded greenhouse fell by three degrees.

8. The writer wants to emphasize a difference between the two materials. Which sentence best uses the notes?

Notes: Sample A absorbed water equal to 8% of its dry mass. Sample B absorbed 2%. Both samples were immersed for 24 hours at the same temperature.

9. Which sentence most directly supports the paragraph’s focus on access?

The museum wanted more residents to use its free conservation advice service. The revised schedule was designed to reach visitors who could not attend during regular daytime hours.

10. Choose the completion that follows Standard English conventions: “Each of the samples _____ stored separately.”

11. Choose the correct punctuation: “The samples were ready _____ the laboratory was closed.”

12. Which sentence correctly places the modifier?

13. A repair service charges $35 plus $18 per hour. A bill is $107 before tax. How many hours were billed?

14. The equations y = 2x + 1 and y = −x + 10 intersect. What is x + y at that point?

15. For what value of k does 4(x − 2) = kx + 3 have no solution?

16. If x² − 7x + 12 = 0, what is the larger solution?

17. For x ≠ 3, (x² − 9)/(x − 3) equals which expression?

18. A population is modeled by P(t) = 500(1.06)^t, with t in years. What does 1.06 represent?

19. A random sample of 80 students includes 28 who bicycle to school. At the same rate, how many of 600 students would bicycle?

20. Five values have a mean of 12. A sixth value, 30, is added. What is the new mean?

21. Which conclusion is justified by the experiment?

Researchers randomly assigned 100 volunteers to two study methods. The Method B group scored 8 points higher on average. Assume the only systematic difference between the groups was the assigned method.

22. A right triangle has legs of length 6 and 8. What is its hypotenuse?

23. A circle has area 49π. What is its circumference?

24. For an acute angle θ in a right triangle, sin θ = 3/5. What is cos θ?

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SAT preparation includes Information and ideas, Craft and structure, Expression of ideas, Standard English conventions, Algebra, Advanced math, Data analysis, Geometry and trigonometry. This StudySim bank provides original multiple-choice skill practice. Consult the official framework for the complete exam format, required tasks, and current policies.

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Information and ideas

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Craft and structure

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Geometry and trigonometry

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