Reading & Writing
3 free practice tests · 54 questions · 64min · No sign-up required
About This Section
The Digital SAT Reading and Writing section tests your ability to comprehend short passages, analyze text structure, apply grammar and usage rules, and make effective rhetorical choices. Unlike the old SAT, the digital format uses shorter passages with one question per passage, covering a wide range of subjects including literature, history, science, and social studies.
What's Covered
- Craft and Structure — words in context, text structure and purpose, cross-text connections
- Information and Ideas — central ideas and details, command of evidence (textual and quantitative), inferences
- Standard English Conventions — sentence boundaries, verb forms, pronoun agreement, punctuation, parallel structure
- Expression of Ideas — rhetorical synthesis, transitions between sentences and ideas
For the official section description, see the official SAT page at College Board.
Study Tips
- Each passage is short (25–150 words) with one question. Read the full passage before looking at choices — context is everything on the Digital SAT.
- For vocabulary questions, the tested word is usually common but used with a less obvious meaning. Substitute each answer choice into the sentence to test which fits best.
- Grammar questions follow consistent rules: know comma splices, semicolon usage, subject-verb agreement, and pronoun clarity. The most concise correct option is usually right.
- For rhetorical synthesis questions, you will be given notes and asked to craft a sentence for a specific purpose. Focus on matching the stated goal, not just accuracy.
- Pace yourself: 54 questions in 64 minutes gives you about 71 seconds per question. The adaptive second module adjusts difficulty based on your first module performance.
How to Register
Register at satsuite.collegeboard.org. The SAT costs $68. The test is fully digital, taken on a laptop or tablet via the Bluebook app. Scores range from 400–1600 total (Reading & Writing 200–800, Math 200–800). There is no penalty for guessing.
About Our Practice Tests
All questions are original and written to match the difficulty, format, and topic coverage of the real exam based on official exam descriptions. We offer two modes: Practice Mode gives you instant feedback and explanations after each question, and Test Mode simulates the real exam with a timer and no feedback until you submit. Both modes are completely free with no account required.