You’ve completed the first module—now it’s time to face the adaptive challenge of the SAT Reading and Writing Module 2. This is where your performance truly counts. Based on how you did in Module 1, this section will adjust its difficulty, giving you a set of questions tailored to your skill level. Excelling here is key to maximizing your verbal SAT test score.
Our SAT Reading and Writing Module 2 Practice Quiz simulates this adaptive experience, presenting you with a fresh set of 27 questions to be completed in 32 minutes. This quiz will test your ability to handle higher-level analysis and more nuanced grammar questions that often appear in the more challenging second module. You’ll practice making complex inferences and analyzing rhetorical strategies across a range of short passages.Â
Don’t wait until test day to experience the pressure of the adaptive format. Use this practice quiz to hone your skills, perfect your timing, and ensure you’re ready to earn every possible point.
Note: For any passage-based questions, refer to the passage images located at the top of the quiz. You can click the arrows to easily slide between the different passages.
This is a timed quiz. You will be given 1920 seconds to answer all questions. Are you ready?
Passage 1 - Science: The primary purpose of the passage is to...
The passage provides a broad overview of what bioluminescence is, its efficiency ('cold light'), where it's found, and its various functions for organisms.
Passage 1 - Science: As used in the passage, 'enchanting' most nearly means...
In this context, 'enchanting' describes the captivating and fascinating quality of the natural phenomenon.
Passage 1 - Science: The passage indicates that bioluminescence is described as 'cold light' because...
The text explicitly states that the reaction is 'remarkably efficient, converting almost all of its energy into light, with very little lost as heat.'
Passage 1 - Science: The author mentions the anglerfish to provide an example of an organism that uses bioluminescence for...
The passage says the anglerfish 'dangles a luminous lure in front of its mouth to draw in unsuspecting fish,' which is a method of luring prey.
Passage 1 - Science: According to the passage, bioluminescence is more prevalent in the deep ocean than on land because...
The passage states it's more common in the deep ocean 'where sunlight cannot penetrate,' implying the lack of sunlight is the reason.
Complete the sentence: The chef, ______ recipes are famous worldwide, is opening a new restaurant.
'Whose' is the correct possessive pronoun to indicate that the recipes belong to the chef. 'Who's' means 'who is'.
Complete the sentence: The number of students who prefer online classes ______ increased dramatically.
The subject of the sentence is 'The number,' which is singular. Therefore, the singular verb 'has' is correct.
Identify the best version of the phrase: ...decisive, compassionate, and an effective communicator.
The list requires parallel structure. 'Decisive' and 'compassionate' are adjectives. To maintain parallelism, the third item should also be an adjective. However, the options provide verbal phrases. The most parallel verb form to the implied 'be' is the base verb 'communicate'. 'and communicate effectively' is the best choice for a list of actions.
Identify the best version of the punctuation: ...artifacts from ancient Greece, Rome, and Egypt.
This is a simple list of three items, which should be separated by commas. No other punctuation is needed.
Identify the best version of the sentence: Walking through the forest, the trees provided a dense canopy of shade.
The original has a dangling modifier. The introductory phrase 'Walking through the forest' must describe who was walking. The corrected sentence clarifies that 'we' were walking.
Complete the sentence: The new policy affects all employees ______ of their department.
'Regardless' is the correct standard English word. 'Irregardless' is a nonstandard, incorrect word.
Complete the sentence: She is one of the artists who ______ chosen to exhibit their work.
The relative pronoun 'who' refers to the plural noun 'artists,' not the singular 'one.' Therefore, the plural verb 'have been' is correct.
Complete the sentence: I am not sure ______ to accept the job offer.
'Whether' is used to introduce a choice or uncertainty between alternatives. 'Weather' refers to atmospheric conditions.
Passage 2 - History: The central claim of the passage is that the printing press...
The passage repeatedly emphasizes the wide-reaching societal effects of the printing press beyond just being a piece of technology, calling it a 'societal catalyst.'
Passage 2 - History: As used in the passage, 'dissemination' most nearly means...
In the context of 'mass dissemination of ideas,' the word means the widespread spreading or distribution of those ideas.
Passage 2 - History: The passage suggests that before the printing press, knowledge was primarily...
The text states that written works were 'confined to monasteries and the elite' and 'concentrated in the hands of a few.'
Passage 2 - History: The author includes the mention of the Renaissance, the Reformation, and the Age of Enlightenment to...
These are listed as direct examples of major historical movements that were 'fueled' by the new ability to spread information via the printing press.
Passage 2 - History: Which choice completes the text with the most logical and precise word or phrase? The author would most likely agree that the printing press acted as a powerful force for ______.
The passage argues the press 'democratized knowledge' and led to 'widespread education and public discourse,' all of which are forms of popular empowerment.
Complete the sentence: Each of the dogs in the show will have ______ own groomed coat evaluated by the judges.
The antecedent is 'Each,' which is singular. Therefore, the singular possessive pronoun 'its' is correct.
Identify the best version of the punctuation: The storm was unexpectedly severe ______ consequently, all flights were canceled.
The sentence contains two independent clauses. They can be joined by a semicolon. 'Consequently' is a conjunctive adverb and should be followed by a comma.
Complete the sentence: The plan requires us to research the topic, write the report, and ______ the presentation.
This is a list that requires parallel structure. The base verbs 'research,' 'write,' and 'create' are parallel.
Complete the sentence: By the time the guests arrived, the chef ______ the entire meal.
The action of preparing the meal happened before another past action (the guests arrived). This requires the past perfect tense, 'had prepared.'
Identify the best version of the sentence: To design a fuel-efficient car, many factors must be considered by the engineers.
The original sentence is in the passive voice. The active voice version ('engineers must consider') is clearer, more direct, and corrects the misplaced modifier.
Identify the most concise version of the sentence: The final report was long in length and complicated in nature.
The phrases 'in length' and 'in nature' are redundant. 'Long' implies length and 'complicated' implies nature.
Complete the sentence: The company's profits increased significantly last quarter. ______, the CEO announced a bonus for all employees.
The bonus is a direct result of the increased profits. 'As a result' correctly shows this cause-and-effect relationship.
Identify the best version of the phrase: The citys plan to build a new park was met with widespread approval.
The plan belongs to the city, so the possessive form 'city's' is required.
Complete the sentence: The new smartphone model is much faster ______ its predecessor.
'Than' is a conjunction used for comparisons. 'Then' is an adverb that refers to time.
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