SAT Mock Test 2

Complete both sections to finish the test.

Reading & Writing

This section tests your reading comprehension and writing skills.

Reading Passage:

The following is an excerpt from a text about the giant squid. For centuries, the giant squid (Architeuthis dux) was the stuff of legend. Tales from sailors described monstrous creatures with eyes the size of dinner plates and tentacles long enough to pull ships under the waves. Without a physical specimen, these stories were dismissed as folklore. It was not until 1873 that a giant squid washed ashore in Newfoundland, Canada, providing the first concrete evidence of their existence.

Question 1: The author mentions sailors' tales primarily to:

suggest that giant squids are dangerous to humans.

establish the historical context of the giant squid as a mythical creature.

question the reliability of historical accounts.

describe the physical characteristics of the giant squid.

Question 2: Which choice completes the text with the most logical and precise word or phrase? Despite the ______ evidence against his theory, the scientist refused to abandon it, continuing to search for proof that would validate his work.

overwhelming

inconclusive

supportive

scarce