The SAT includes one 65-minute Reading section. In total, there are 52 questions in the section. All questions are multiple choice and based on passages. In some cases, passages will be paired with others, and informational graphics such as graphs, tables, and charts may accompany some passages. No math is ever required. The focus is on reading and interpreting the passages, and using the information gathered to answer questions. Below, a table that highlights topics always included on the reading test:
US & World Literature
1 passage; focus on contemporary work of US or World Literature
History/Social Studies
2 passages, or 1 passage and 1 pair; focus on a U.S. Founding document or work inspired by those documents.
Social Science
1 Selection; focus on economics, psychology, sociology or another social science.
Science
2 passages, or 1 passage and 1 pair; focus on concepts in Earth Science, biology, chemistry, or physics.
To access sample Sentence Completion questions, visit the College Board website.
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