SAT® Diagnostic Pre-Test

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Q1.

Solve for $x$: $3x - 4 = 11$.

$x = 5$ $x = 15$ $x = \frac{7}{3}$ $x = 45$

Q2.

What is the slope of the line through $(1, 2)$ and $(3, 8)$?

$3$ $\frac{1}{3}$ $2$ $6$

Q3.

Solve the system $x + y = 10$ and $x - y = 4$. What is $x$?

$7$ $3$ $6$ $14$

Q4.

If $f(x) = 2x + 1$, what is $f(3)$?

$7$ $6$ $9$ $23$

Q5.

Solve $x^2 - 5x + 6 = 0$.

$x = 2$ or $x = 3$ $x = -2$ or $x = -3$ $x = 1$ or $x = 6$ $x = 5$ or $x = 6$

Q6.

Simplify $2^3 \cdot 2^4$.

$128$ $64$ $2^{12}$ $16$

Q7.

A shirt costs \$50 and is marked $20\%$ off. What is the sale price?

\$40 \$10 \$30 \$70

Q8.

$30$ is what percent of $120$?

$25\%$ $40\%$ $4\%$ $90\%$

Q9.

What is the mean (average) of $4,\ 8,\ 10,\ 10,\ 8$?

$8$ $10$ $40$ $9$

Q10.

"The instructions were so ______ that even a complete beginner could follow them without any help."

Which choice completes the text with the most logical and precise word?

clear confusing lengthy technical

Q11.

"The committee's decision was not final; it was provisional, meant to be revisited once more data became available."

As used in the text, "provisional" most nearly means

temporary. permanent. popular. secret.

Q12.

"Far from being ______, the senator's speech was packed with concrete proposals and specific figures."

Which choice completes the text with the most logical and precise word?

vague detailed lengthy honest

Q13.

A researcher claims that a new study method improves students' test scores. Which finding, if true, would most directly support this claim?

Students who used the method scored higher than those who did not. The method is quick and easy to learn. Many students say they enjoy studying. The tests are given at the end of the school year.

Q14.

A biologist hypothesizes that planting native wildflowers along roadsides increases the local bee population. Which finding, if true, would most directly support this hypothesis?

Roadsides planted with wildflowers had more bees than unplanted ones. Native wildflowers are inexpensive to plant. Many people find wildflowers attractive. Bees are important pollinators worldwide.

Q15.

"The streets were soaked, puddles dotted the sidewalks, and people shook out their umbrellas as they stepped indoors. It had clearly just ______"

Which choice most logically completes the text?

rained. turned very dry. grown windy. become much colder.

Q16.

Which choice conforms to the conventions of Standard English?

"After a long season, the team finally celebrated ______ first championship."

its it's its' it is

Q17.

Which choice conforms to the conventions of Standard English?

"The collection of rare coins ______ on display in a locked case."

is are were have been

Q18.

Which choice completes the text with the most logical transition?

"The forecast had predicted clear skies. ______ it rained steadily all afternoon."

However, Therefore, For example, Similarly,