SAT Exam Guide – June 6, 2026 (20 Practice Questions + Answers)

 

🎓 Introduction

The SAT Exam 2026 is now fully digital, adaptive, and shorter than the old paper version. On June 6, 2026, thousands of students worldwide will sit for the SAT, which lasts 2 hours 14 minutes and includes 98 questions across Reading & Writing and Math. Below you’ll find a complete guide plus 20 practice questions (10 Reading & Writing + 10 Math) with answers at the end.

🏛️ SAT 2026 Format

• Sections: Reading & Writing (54 questions), Math (44 questions).

• Adaptive Modules: Each section has 2 modules; difficulty adjusts based on performance.

• Scoring: 400–1600 total (200–800 per section).

• Calculator: Built‑in Desmos calculator allowed for all math questions.

• Break: One optional 10‑minute break between sections.

📖 Reading & Writing Practice Questions (10)

1. Which choice best maintains the style and tone of academic writing? A) kids B) children C) youngsters D) little ones

2. In the passage, the word “mitigate” most nearly means: A) worsen B) reduce C) ignore D) expand

3. Which sentence shows correct subject‑verb agreement? A) The list of items are long. B) The list of items is long. C) The items in the list is long. D) The items in the list has long.

4. Which transition best connects the ideas? “The experiment failed. ___, the researchers tried again.” A) However B) Therefore C) Moreover D) For example

5. Which punctuation is correct? A) Its raining outside. B) It’s raining outside. C) Its’ raining outside. D) It rains outside.

6. Which choice strengthens the argument? “Renewable energy reduces emissions.” A) Studies show solar power cuts CO₂ by 80%. B) People like solar panels. C) Solar panels are expensive. D) Coal is widely used.

7. Which sentence is most concise? A) The reason why he left was because he was tired. B) He left because he was tired. C) Due to being tired, he left. D) He was tired, so he left.

8. Which choice best combines sentences? “The book was long. It was interesting.” A) The book was long, but interesting. B) The book was long. Interesting. C) The book was long, it was interesting. D) The book was long and it was interesting.

9. Which evidence supports the claim? “Exercise improves memory.” A) A study found students who exercised scored higher on memory tests. B) Many people enjoy running. C) Running is popular in schools. D) Exercise is tiring.

10. Which sentence uses correct parallel structure? A) She likes swimming, to run, and biking. B) She likes swimming, running, and biking. C) She likes to swim, running, and biking. D) She likes swimming, running, and to bike.

📊 Math Practice Questions (10)

11. Solve: $2x+5=15$. A) 5 B) 10 C) 15 D) 20

12. If $y=3x+2$, what is $y$ when $x=4$? A) 10 B) 12 C) 14 D) 20

13. A circle has radius 7. What is its area? A) 49π B) 14π C) 7π D) 21π

14. Simplify: $(x+2)(x+3)$. A) $x^2+5x+6$ B) $x^2+6x+5$ C) $x^2+2x+3$ D) $x^2+3x+2$

15. If a line has slope 2 and passes through (0,3), what is its equation? A) $y=2x+3$ B) $y=2x-3$ C) $y=3x+2$ D) $y=x+2$

16. Solve: $x^2=49$. A) 7 B) -7 C) ±7 D) 49

17. A triangle has sides 3, 4, 5. What type is it? A) Equilateral B) Isosceles C) Right triangle D) Scalene non‑right

18. Probability of rolling a 4 on a fair die? A) 1/2 B) 1/3 C) 1/6 D) 1/4

19. If 5 pens cost $10, how much do 12 pens cost? A) $20 B) $22 C) $24 D) $30

20. Solve: $3x-7=11$. A) 6 B) 7 C) 8 D) 9

✅ Answer Key

1‑B, 2‑B, 3‑B, 4‑A, 5‑B, 6‑A, 7‑B, 8‑A, 9‑A, 10‑B 11‑A, 12‑C, 13‑A, 14‑A, 15‑A, 16‑C, 17‑C, 18‑C, 19‑C, 20‑C