SAT Prep - Standard English Sample

Question 1

The radiation that ______ during the decay of radioactive atomic nuclei is known as gamma radiation.

Accepted Answer

occurs

Question 2

Generations of horror ______ have been influenced by the gothic stories of celebrated author Edgar Allan Poe.

Accepted Answer

writers

Question 3

An artist and designer embraced by both the art world and the fashion ______ Mary Ping was chosen to curate the show.

Accepted Answer

world,

Question 4

Despite being cheap and easy to produce, ______ they are made from nonrenewable petroleum, and most do not biodegrade.

Accepted Answer

commercial plastics have two associated problems:

Question 5

A recent study tracked the number of bee species present in apple orchards over a ten years. ______ found that when...

Accepted Answer

Entomologist Heather Grab

Question 6

Far from being modern inventions, ______ more than 5,000 years ago

Accepted Answer

drinking straws were used by Sumerians in ancient Mesopotamia

Questions 6