Section One Critical Reading

Here you have the best Test Prep SAT Section 1 Critical Reading practice exam questions

  • You have 271 total questions to study from
  • Each page has 5 questions, making a total of 55 pages
  • You can navigate through the pages using the buttons at the bottom
  • This questions were last updated on October 25, 2025
  • This site is not affiliated with or endorsed by Test Prep.
Question 1 of 271
The ______ behavior of the demonstrators became even more apparent when they all chained themselves together when the authorities came on scene.
    Correct Answer: D

Question 2 of 271
Throughout history great civilizations including the Egyptians, Romans, and Greeks can trace their downfalls to a certain societal ______ and general failing of moral values.
    Correct Answer: D

Question 3 of 271
Had Einstein not been such a ______ mathematician, many of our engineering Accomplishments may have taken many years before even reaching the drawing board.
    Correct Answer: A

Question 4 of 271
Had it not been for his ______ prowess, Muhammad Ali, formerly known as Cassius Clay, would not be considered one of the worlds’ greatest fighters of all time.
    Correct Answer: E

Question 5 of 271
Were I indeed ______, I likely would not still be teaching, for I would have long ago played the winning lottery numbers and be traveling the world sending postcards to the classroom.
    Correct Answer: C