PSAT Practice Test Welcome to your PSAT Practice Test 1. PSAT: Information and Ideas In the passage, the author implies that technology's rapid advancements pose what kind of challenge to society? Ethical Financial Logistical Cultural None 2. PSAT: Information and Ideas According to the passage, what is the main reason for the decline in bee populations? Climate change Pesticide use Habitat loss Disease None 3. PSAT: Information and Ideas Based on the passage, the author's view on the new environmental policy is best described as: Supportive Critical Neutral Uncertain None 4. PSAT: Information and Ideas In the context of the passage, what is the primary effect of automation on the job market? Increased productivity Job displacement Improved safety Lower costs None 5. PSAT: Information and Ideas What does the author suggest is the main cause of the recent increase in extreme weather events? Industrial pollution Deforestation Climate change Urbanization None 6. PSAT: Information and Ideas In the passage, the character's decision to leave the city is motivated by which factor? Family Career opportunities Financial troubles Desire for a simpler life None 7. PSAT: Information and Ideas According to the passage, which factor most significantly contributed to the growth of the tech industry in the past decade? Venture capital investment Government subsidies Technological innovation Globalization None 8. PSAT: Information and Ideas The author's perspective on the role of social media in modern communication can best be described as: Ambivalent Positive Negative Optimistic None 9. PSAT: Information and Ideas What does the passage suggest is the primary challenge facing the education system today? Budget cuts Outdated curricula Teacher shortages Student disengagement None 10. PSAT: Information and Ideas According to the passage, the primary motivation for the author's journey was: Academic research Family tradition Personal growth Professional advancement None 11. PSAT: Information and Ideas Based on the passage, what is the primary reason for the community's opposition to the proposed development project? Environmental concerns Economic factors Aesthetic reasons Traffic congestion None 12. PSAT: Information and Ideas In the passage, what is the most significant factor that led to the successful implementation of the new business strategy? Team collaboration Strong leadership Market analysis Customer feedback None 13. PSAT: Information and Ideas According to the passage, what is the underlying reason for the author's shift in career focus? Family obligations Changing interests Health concerns Job redundancy None 14. PSAT: Information and Ideas What does the author imply is the primary cause of the declining popularity of traditional media? Rise of digital platforms Increased competition Decreased quality of content Changing consumer behavior None 15. PSAT: Craft and Structure In a passage discussing the role of technology in modern education, which of the following statements best captures the author's tone? Skeptical and critical Enthusiastic and optimistic Neutral and objective Cautious and tentative None 16. PSAT: Craft and Structure In a passage about a historical event, the author uses the phrase "a turning point" to describe a specific moment. What is the intended effect of this phrase on the reader? To indicate a significant change in direction To emphasize a small but important detail To introduce a counterargument To suggest an outcome is inevitable None 17. PSAT: Craft and Structure Which of the following rhetorical devices is used when an author presents an exaggerated description of an event to create a humorous effect? Hyperbole Irony Understatement Allusion None 18. PSAT: Craft and Structure If an author writes, "The storm came in like a lion, fierce and unforgiving," which of the following literary techniques is being used? Simile Metaphor Personification Alliteration None 19. PSAT: Craft and Structure In a story where the protagonist discovers an old diary, which of the following literary elements does the diary represent? Symbol Foreshadowing Irony Motif None 20. PSAT: Craft and Structure An author uses parallel structure to emphasize a point. Which of the following is an example of parallel structure? "The sunset was vibrant, breathtaking, and beautiful." "To strive, to seek, to find, and not to yield." "She was fast like a cheetah." "It rained cats and dogs." None 21. PSAT: Craft and Structure If an author includes a scene that describes a character's nightmare, what might the author be trying to convey to the reader? The character's internal fears or anxieties The plot's climax and resolution A symbol of peace and tranquility A representation of the character's hopes and dreams None 22. PSAT: Craft and Structure An author uses foreshadowing to hint at an event that will occur later in the story. Which of the following is an example of foreshadowing? A storm begins brewing in the distance as the characters argue A character gives a long speech about their background An animal appears to communicate with the protagonist The story's setting is described in great detail None 23. PSAT: Craft and Structure An author uses an unreliable narrator to tell a story. What is the primary purpose of using an unreliable narrator? To create ambiguity and encourage readers to question the truth To provide a detailed, factual account of events To add humor and lightheartedness to the story To establish a clear perspective and structure None 24. PSAT: Craft and Structure If an author describes a character as having "a heart of stone," which of the following rhetorical devices is being used? Metaphor Simile Irony Hyperbole None 25. PSAT: Craft and Structure An author uses anachronism in a historical novel. What does this term refer to? Insertion of something that does not fit the time period A contradiction in terms or events A change in chronological order An error in historical accuracy None 26. PSAT: Craft and Structure In a passage describing a character's appearance, the author writes, "She moved with the grace of a swan." Which of the following literary devices is this? Simile Metaphor Personification Hyperbole None 27. PSAT: Craft and Structure An author uses dramatic irony to create tension in a play. What is dramatic irony? When the audience knows something that the characters do not When events take an unexpected turn When dialogue contains hidden meanings When a character says one thing but means another None 28. PSAT: Craft and Structure In a speech, the speaker uses rhetorical questions. What is the primary purpose of using rhetorical questions in a speech? To engage the audience and encourage reflection To confuse and mislead the audience To emphasize an important point To reduce the length of the speech None 29. PSAT: Expression of Ideas What is the best way to combine the following sentences? "The car was red. It was the fastest model in the dealership." The fastest model in the dealership, the car was red. The car was red, and it was the fastest model in the dealership. The fastest model in the dealership was red; it was a car. It was the fastest model in the dealership, and the car was red. None 30. PSAT: Expression of Ideas In which of the following sentences is the use of the passive voice most appropriate? The cake was eaten by the children before their parents arrived home. The children ate the cake before their parents arrived home. The parents arrived home before the children could eat the cake. The cake that the children ate was made by their grandmother. None 31. PSAT: Expression of Ideas Which of the following is the most concise way to express the idea in this sentence? "The teacher explained the concept of photosynthesis in great detail." The teacher explained photosynthesis. The teacher elaborated on photosynthesis. The teacher explained photosynthesis in detail. The teacher detailed photosynthesis at length. None 32. PSAT: Expression of Ideas What is the most appropriate transition between these two sentences? "Maria always loved science. She decided to major in biology in college." However Therefore In addition Nonetheless None 33. PSAT: Expression of Ideas Which of the following sentences contains correct subject-verb agreement? Neither John nor his friends was ready for the test. Neither John nor his friends were ready for the test. Neither John nor his friends is ready for the test. Neither John nor his friends are ready for the test. None 34. PSAT: Expression of Ideas Which of the following sentences uses parallel structure? She enjoys reading, writing, and to play music. She enjoys reading, writing, and playing music. She enjoys to read, to write, and to play music. She enjoys reading, to write, and to play music. None 35. PSAT: Expression of Ideas Which of the following sentences demonstrates correct use of commas in a list? The cake was made with flour, sugar, eggs, and butter. The cake was made with flour, sugar, eggs and butter. The cake was made with flour sugar, eggs, and butter. The cake was made with flour, sugar, eggs, and, butter. None 36. PSAT: Expression of Ideas What is the best way to correct the following sentence fragment? "Because she was late for school." She was late for school. She arrived late because of traffic. Because she was late for school, she missed the first period. Because she was late, she got in trouble. None 37. PSAT: Expression of Ideas Which of the following sentences uses proper punctuation for direct speech? "I will go to the store," said John. "I will go to the store" said John. I will go to the store, John said. "I will go to the store", said John. None 38. PSAT: Expression of Ideas Which of the following sentences demonstrates correct usage of a semicolon? I like apples; however, I don't like oranges. I like apples; and oranges. I like apples, but I don't like oranges. I like apples; oranges are too tart. None 39. PSAT: Expression of Ideas What is the best way to correct this dangling modifier? "Running down the street, the car nearly hit me." Running down the street, I was nearly hit by the car. The car nearly hit me while running down the street. I was running down the street, and the car nearly hit me. Running down the street, the car nearly hit me while I was walking. None 40. PSAT: Expression of Ideas Which of the following sentences uses a colon correctly? There were three items in the bag: a book, a pen, and a key. The bag contained: a book, a pen, and a key. The bag: contained a book, a pen, and a key. The bag had a book, a pen, and a key: in it. None 41. PSAT: Standard English Conventions Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct? The group of students enjoys their break during summer. Neither of the candidates were available for the meeting. The family went on its annual vacation to the beach. None of the books are suitable for reading in class. None 42. PSAT: Standard English Conventions In which of the following sentences is the verb tense consistent? When she had finished the report, she sends it to her supervisor. By the time the movie starts, they had already eaten dinner. After they cooked dinner, they cleaned the kitchen. After he calls the client, he will write the report. None 43. PSAT: Standard English Conventions Which of the following sentences contains correct punctuation? John's car; which was new, was already experiencing issues. My favorite hobbies include reading: writing, and cooking. The conference attendees had to bring their IDs, laptops, and business cards. She said that she wasn't going; but she did anyway. None 44. PSAT: Standard English Conventions Which of the following sentences uses a correct comparative form? This is the most easiest problem in the set. She is more happy than her sister. This restaurant serves better food than the one down the street. He is the least happiest person in the office. None 45. PSAT: Standard English Conventions Which of the following sentences uses an appropriate transition word? However, the team reached the finals for the first time. Moreover, the city is known for its natural beauty, not its pollution. Consequently, she always tried to avoid success. Instead, he enjoyed all the homework assigned to him. None 46. PSAT: Standard English Conventions Which of the following sentences demonstrates correct pronoun usage? Everyone should do their best to improve. Neither of the teachers gave their opinion. The coach distributed water bottles to all of us players. Each student needs to bring their book to class. None 47. PSAT: Standard English Conventions Which of the following sentences uses correct subject-verb agreement? The data was analyzed by the scientists. Each of the participants were given a survey. The committee have decided to postpone the meeting. Neither of the answers seem correct. None 48. PSAT: Standard English Conventions Which of the following sentences uses the correct adjective form? She is more taller than her brother. The sunset was more beautiful than any he had ever seen. The weather became coldest as the night fell. It was the most smallest town in the state. None 49. PSAT: Standard English Conventions Which of the following sentences uses a correct idiomatic expression? He is quite interested to sports. She excelled on her math test. The company is keen on exploring new markets. He is not that bad than expected. None 50. PSAT: Standard English Conventions Which of the following sentences uses the correct parallel structure? He likes to read, write, and painting. She enjoys singing, dancing, and to travel. The committee discussed the budget, planned the event, and they finalized the schedule. The team needs to practice, strategize, and execute. None 51. PSAT: Standard English Conventions Which of the following sentences uses the correct form of a possessive noun? The Smith's have a new car. The cars doors were damaged. The children's playground was closed. The cat's are asleep in the sunroom. None 52. PSAT: Standard English Conventions Which of the following sentences uses correct punctuation? The book, which I borrowed from you is really interesting. The cat's tail was stuck in the door, so it couldn't move. She said "I'll be there in five minutes." I can't believe it; she finally graduated! None 53. PSAT: Standard English Conventions Which of the following sentences uses correct subject-verb agreement? Neither of the players are available. The data were analyzed by the scientist. Either the coach or the players is at fault. Each of the participants receive a certificate. None 54. PSAT: Standard English Conventions Which of the following sentences uses correct punctuation and structure? The report's conclusions were, however, inconclusive. John said "I'll be back in an hour." She asked me if I could help her with her homework and I agreed. After the meeting, we went out to lunch; I had a great time. None 55. PSAT Math: Algebra Solve for \( x \): \( 3x + 7 = 22 \). \( x = 3 \) \( x = 5 \) \( x = 6 \) \( x = 4 \) None 56. PSAT Math: Algebra If \( 2x + 3 = 11 \), what is \( x \)? \( x = 4 \) \( x = 5 \) \( x = 3 \) \( x = 2 \) None 57. PSAT Math: Algebra Solve for \( x \): \( x^2 - 6x + 8 = 0 \). \( x = 2 \) or \( x = 4 \) \( x = -2 \) or \( x = -4 \) \( x = 1 \) or \( x = 5 \) \( x = 3 \) or \( x = 7 \) None 58. PSAT Math: Algebra Find \( x \) when \( 4x + 5 = 25 \). \( x = 7 \) \( x = 6 \) \( x = 4 \) \( x = 5 \) None 59. PSAT Math: Algebra Find the value of \( y \) when \( 2y + 10 = 30 \). \( y = 12 \) \( y = 10 \) \( y = 6 \) \( y = 5 \) None 60. PSAT Math: Algebra If \( 3x - 7 = 11 \), what is \( x \)? \( x = 5 \) \( x = 6 \) \( x = 7 \) \( x = 4 \) None 61. PSAT Math: Algebra Given that \( y = 3x + 2 \), find \( x \) when \( y = 11 \). \( x = 4 \) \( x = 3 \) \( x = 2 \) \( x = 1 \) None 62. PSAT Math: Algebra Solve for \( x \): \( x - 4 = 3 \). \( x = 7 \) \( x = 8 \) \( x = 6 \) \( x = 5 \) None 63. PSAT Math: Algebra Given that \( y = 2x - 1 \), what is \( x \) when \( y = 9 \)? \( x = 4 \) \( x = 5 \) \( x = 3 \) \( x = 6 \) None 64. PSAT Math: Algebra Solve for \( x \): \( x - 7 = -4 \). \( x = 2 \) \( x = 3 \) \( x = 4 \) \( x = 7 \) None 65. PSAT Math: Algebra What is the solution for \( x \): \( 5x - 2 = 18 \)? \( x = 4 \) \( x = 3 \) \( x = 6 \) \( x = 5 \) None 66. PSAT Math: Algebra If \( y = 4x + 1 \), what is \( x \) when \( y = 17 \)? \( x = 4 \) \( x = 6 \) \( x = 5 \) \( x = 7 \) None 67. PSAT Math: Algebra Find \( x \) when \( x - 5 = 3 \). \( x = 6 \) \( x = 9 \) \( x = 10 \) \( x = 8 \) None 68. PSAT Math: Algebra Given \( 2x + 8 = 24 \), what is \( x \)? \( x = 7 \) \( x = 8 \) \( x = 6 \) \( x = 10 \) None 69. PSAT Math: Algebra If \( 3x - 4 = 17 \), what is \( x \)? \( x = 6 \) \( x = 7 \) \( x = 5 \) \( x = 8 \) None 70. PSAT Math: Advanced Math Given \(f(x) = 3x^2 - 2x + 7\), what is the derivative of \(f(x)\) with respect to \(x\)? \(6x - 2\) \(6x^2 - 4\) \(6x - 4\) \(3x - 2\) None 71. PSAT Math: Advanced Math If the sum of two numbers is 10 and their product is 21, what is the value of the smaller number? 3 4 5 6 None 72. PSAT Math: Advanced Math What is the area of a circle with a circumference of 12?? \(36\pi\) \(12\pi^2\) \(24\pi\) \(72\pi\) None 73. PSAT Math: Advanced Math The function \(g(x) = 2\log(x) + 3\). What is the value of \(g(100)\)? 5 7 9 11 None 74. PSAT Math: Advanced Math A rectangle has a length of \(2x + 3\) and a width of \(x - 1\). If its perimeter is 34, what is \(x\)? 7 5 9 6 None 75. PSAT Math: Advanced Math If \(x^2 - y^2 = 21\), what is the value of \(x - y\)? 7 5 3 2 None 76. PSAT Math: Advanced Math If \(f(x) = x^3 - 3x^2 + 2x\), what is the value of \(f'(x)\) at \(x = 3\)? 9 6 0 11 None 77. PSAT Math: Advanced Math A sphere has a volume of \(36\pi\). What is the radius of the sphere? 3 4 6 2 None 78. PSAT Math: Advanced Math A right triangle has legs of length 5 and 12. What is the length of the hypotenuse? 13 14 15 16 None 79. PSAT Math: Advanced Math If \(a + b = 3\) and \(a^2 - b^2 = 7\), what is the product \(a \times b\)? 2 3 4 5 None 80. PSAT Math: Advanced Math If \(f(x) = x^3 + 2x^2 - x\), what is the second derivative \(f''(x)\)? \(6x + 4\) \(6x + 2\) \(3x^2 - 2x\) \(6x^2 + 4x\) None 81. PSAT Math: Advanced Math If \(x^3 - x = k\), what is the value of \(x\) when \(k = 6\)? 2 3 1 0 None 82. PSAT Math: Advanced Math A quadratic equation is given as \(ax^2 + bx + c = 0\). If \(a = 2\), \(b = -8\), and \(c = 6\), what is the larger solution \(x\)? 3 1 2 6 None 83. PSAT Math: Advanced Math If the geometric series has the first term \(a_1 = 2\) and a common ratio \(r = 3\), what is the fourth term in the series? 54 6 12 18 None 84. PSAT Math: Problem Solving and Data Analysis If a graph has a linear trend with a slope of -3 and a y-intercept of 12, what is the x-coordinate when the y-coordinate is 0? 4 -4 3 -3 None 85. PSAT Math: Problem Solving and Data Analysis A test score has a mean of 80 with a standard deviation of 5. What is the score at the 95th percentile? 90 88 95 85 None 86. PSAT Math: Problem Solving and Data Analysis An investor buys a stock at USD 50 per share. It appreciates by 25 percent and then depreciates by 20 percent. What is the final price per share? USD 50 USD 52 USD 48 USD 60 None 87. PSAT Math: Problem Solving and Data Analysis If the correlation coefficient between two variables is -0.75, what is the coefficient of determination? 0.56 0.5625 0.75 -0.75 None 88. PSAT Math: Problem Solving and Data Analysis If the median of a dataset is 40 and the range is 30, what is the maximum value in the dataset if the minimum value is 25? 65 70 55 75 None 89. PSAT Math: Problem Solving and Data Analysis A graph shows a linear trend with a y-intercept of 7 and a slope of -5. At what x-coordinate does the graph cross the x-axis? -1.4 1.4 7 -7 None 90. PSAT Math: Problem Solving and Data Analysis In a linear relationship, if the x-intercept is -4 and the slope is 2, what is the y-intercept? -8 8 4 -2 None 91. PSAT Math: Problem Solving and Data Analysis A bag contains 8 red, 6 blue, and 10 green marbles. If 2 marbles are drawn at random, what is the probability that both are red? 0.127 0.071 0.055 0.101 None 92. PSAT Math: Problem Solving and Data Analysis If the median of a dataset is 40 and the range is 30, what is the maximum value in the dataset if the minimum value is 25? 65 70 55 75 None 93. PSAT Math: Geometry and Trigonometry If the circumference of a circle is 31.4 units, what is the approximate diameter? 5 units 8 units 10 units 20 units None 94. PSAT Math: Geometry and Trigonometry In a right triangle, one angle is 45 degrees. If the hypotenuse is 10 units, what is the length of each of the other two sides? 7.07 units 8 units 5 units 10 units None 95. PSAT Math: Geometry and Trigonometry A regular hexagon has a side length of 6 units. What is the perimeter of the hexagon? 30 units 36 units 42 units 48 units None 96. PSAT Math: Geometry and Trigonometry What is the area of a circle with a radius of 7 units? 154 square units 100 square units 49 square units 78 square units None 97. PSAT Math: Geometry and Trigonometry A triangle has sides measuring 7 units, 24 units, and 25 units. What type of triangle is this? Right triangle Acute triangle Obtuse triangle Equilateral triangle None 98. PSAT Math: Geometry and Trigonometry An equilateral triangle has a side length of 12 units. What is the area of the triangle? 62.35 square units 90 square units 124 square units 50 square units None 1 out of 98 Time is Up! Time's up
