PSAT NMSQT Practice Exam

Question 1

Marine biologist Dr. Lena Voss noted that the coral reef had not merely survived the heat wave but had actually expanded its range. Which choice best describes the relationship her observation highlights? Which word most logically completes the sentence: "The reef's recovery was so unexpected that researchers initially viewed the data with ______."

skepticism indifference nostalgia approval

Correct Answer:

skepticism

Question 2

The following text is from a passage about urban gardening. "Community gardens transform vacant lots into productive green spaces. They provide fresh produce, but their benefits extend further: neighbors who garden together report stronger social ties and lower stress." Which choice best states the main idea of the text?

Community gardens offer both practical and social benefits. Vacant lots are a serious problem in most cities. Gardening is the most effective way to reduce stress. Fresh produce is too expensive for many neighborhoods.

Correct Answer:

Community gardens offer both practical and social benefits.

Question 3

Choose the option that completes the sentence so it conforms to the conventions of Standard English. "Each of the volunteers ______ responsible for bringing supplies to the cleanup event."

is are were have been

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Question 4

The following text is from a student essay. "The library renovation added quiet study rooms. ______ it installed dozens of new outlets so students could charge laptops anywhere." Which transition best fits the blank?

Additionally, However, In contrast, Nevertheless,

Correct Answer:

Additionally,

Question 5

The following text is from a biography of astronomer Annie Jump Cannon. "Working at the Harvard College Observatory, Cannon classified hundreds of thousands of stars. Her system of organizing stars by temperature became the international standard still used today." According to the text, what was a lasting result of Cannon's work?

Her classification system became the international standard. She built the Harvard College Observatory. She discovered the temperature of the Sun. She trained most modern astronomers.

Correct Answer:

Her classification system became the international standard.

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