SAT Question of the Day

Question 1

Although the marine biologist's early findings were met with skepticism, her decades of meticulous data collection eventually proved so ______ that even her harshest critics revised their positions. Which choice completes the text with the most logical and precise word or phrase?

Accepted Answer

compelling

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ambiguous

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tentative

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redundant

Question 2

A tutoring center charges a one-time registration fee of $45 plus $30 per session. A student's total cost so far is $345. How many sessions has the student attended?

Accepted Answer

10

Answer

9

Answer

11

Answer

13

Question 3

Solar panel efficiency has improved dramatically over the past decade. ______ the cost of installation has fallen by more than half, making residential solar accessible to far more households. Which choice completes the text with the most logical transition?

Accepted Answer

Meanwhile,

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However,

Answer

In contrast,

Answer

Nevertheless,

Question 4

The research team collected samples from three sites ______ each site was chosen for its distinct soil composition. Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?

Accepted Answer

sites;

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sites,

Answer

sites

Answer

sites, and,

Question 5

A laptop originally priced at $800 is discounted by 25%. A sales tax of 5% is then applied to the discounted price. What is the final price of the laptop?

Accepted Answer

$630

Answer

$600

Answer

$620

Answer

$640

Question 6

The city council's proposal was deliberately ______: rather than committing to specific budget figures, it outlined broad goals that could be interpreted in several ways. Which choice completes the text with the most logical and precise word or phrase?

Accepted Answer

vague

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precise

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candid

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thorough

Question 7

At a school fundraiser, hot dogs sell for $3 and pretzels sell for $2. A total of 120 items were sold for $310. How many hot dogs were sold?

Accepted Answer

70

Answer

50

Answer

60

Answer

80

Question 8

The collection of essays, letters, and unpublished manuscripts ______ new insight into the author's creative process. Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?

Accepted Answer

offers

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offer

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are offering

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have offered

Question 9

A colony of bacteria doubles in size every 3 hours. At noon, the colony contains 500 bacteria. How many bacteria will the colony contain at 9:00 p.m. the same day?

Accepted Answer

4,000

Answer

1,500

Answer

2,000

Answer

8,000

Question 10

A student is writing about community gardens and has taken these notes: (1) Community gardens increased 44% in one city over five years. (2) Gardens are often built on vacant lots. (3) Studies link gardens to higher nearby property values. (4) Some gardens offer free plots to senior residents. The student wants to emphasize a benefit of community gardens to homeowners. Which choice most effectively uses relevant information from the notes to accomplish this goal?

Accepted Answer

Studies link community gardens to higher property values for nearby homes.

Answer

Community gardens increased 44% in one city over five years.

Answer

Community gardens are often built on vacant lots that neighborhoods have overlooked.

Answer

Some community gardens offer free plots to senior residents.

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