SAT Section 1 Critical Reading

SAT Section 1 Critical Reading practice questions, page 7 of 11, with answer review and explanations.

Question 31

Only his truest and most _____ fans remained faithful followers following the news of his steroid use.

  1. reticent
  2. vocal
  3. demonstrative
  4. boisterous
  5. ardent

Question 32

It was her need to ______ that caused her to become an _____; the belief that the government was corrupt and the constant censorship being the two principal causes for move.

  1. express. . .outcast
  2. release. . .icon
  3. expose. . .outsider
  4. expatiate. . .expatriate
  5. control. . .anarchist

Question 33

Not desirous of meeting his Maker in the middle of a poker game, Doc Holiday ______ placed an ace inside his vest as Bat Masterson shuffled the remaining cards.

  1. suspiciously
  2. coyly
  3. overtly
  4. furtively
  5. brazenly

Question 34

Given ______ politicians can generally raise campaign financing easier than challengers, Lt. Governor James should have the advantage.

  1. honest
  2. incumbent
  3. entrepreneurial
  4. opulent
  5. gregarious

Question 35

Following the completion of an unusually arduous day at the office, Sue happily enjoyed the ______ experience of relaxing in the hot tub while watching television learning that she just won the state lottery.

  1. erratic
  2. superfluous
  3. halcyon
  4. untoward
  5. geriatric