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Turn your own reading passages into a SAT practice test

Upload passages from your prep book, class handouts or notes. DeckOwl writes multiple-choice, true/false and short-answer questions with explanations you can study in the browser.

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Why build your own SAT reading practice test

Most prep books give you a fixed set of passages, so once you have worked through them the questions stop feeling new. A SAT reading practice test built from your own material keeps the practice fresh and lets you target the passage types that give you trouble. If you want a ready-made printable test, plenty exist, but a custom one matches the texts you are actually studying.

Multiple-choice, true/false and short-answer questions drawn from your uploaded passages
Explanations that show how the correct answer follows from the text
Spaced repetition that brings back the questions you missed
Export to PDF or DOCX on Plus, with QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML on Pro

Example SAT reading practice questions

In a passage describing a room with no decoration, the word 'austere' most nearly means what?Plain or severe. The missing decoration signals a stark, unadorned look rather than a comfortable one.

True or false: a passage's main idea is always stated in its first sentence.False. Main ideas are often implied or appear later, so readers must identify the central claim across the whole passage.

What does it mean when an author's tone is described as wry?Dryly humorous or mildly ironic. Wry tone shows understated amusement rather than anger or sadness.

A paragraph presents an opposing view before rebutting it. What is its function?It acknowledges a counterargument to make the author's position more credible. Conceding a point before refuting it strengthens the argument.

If the second paragraph gives a specific case of the general claim in the first, what role does it play?It supports the claim with evidence. Specific examples illustrate the broader statement made earlier in the passage.

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Questions from your passages

Upload a PDF, DOCX, slides or a photo of a page, and the questions are written from that exact text.

Explanations for every answer

Each multiple-choice, true/false or short-answer question comes with an explanation so you can see why the right answer works.

Spaced repetition for missed items

Questions you miss return on a schedule, so weak areas like inference or vocabulary in context come back until they stick.

How it works

Upload your reading material

Add a PDF, Word file, slide deck, plain notes or a photo of a printed passage.

Choose the question types

Pick multiple-choice, true/false or short-answer questions for the passages you want to practice.

Take the test and review

Answer in the browser, read the explanations, and revisit the questions you missed.

Generating questions from your own reading gives you control over difficulty and topic. You can work from a single chapter of a prep guide, a teacher's handout, or notes you took while reviewing a passage. Short-answer questions push you to explain the author's purpose in your own words, which is the skill the reading section tests most.

Use the test as a diagnostic: note which question types you miss, such as main idea, command of evidence or words in context. Then return to those passages and run another round until your accuracy holds up on new text.

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Frequently asked questions

How many passages should I practice before a SAT reading test?

There is no fixed number that works for everyone, so aim for enough passages to cover the main types you will see on test day. Review each set of answers before moving on, since explanations matter more than volume.

How should I review questions I got wrong on SAT reading?

Reread the passage section that supports the correct answer, then write one sentence explaining why the other choices fall short. Retake the missed questions later to confirm the reasoning has stuck.

Can I export my SAT reading practice test?

Yes. PDF and DOCX export are included on Plus, and QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML export are on Pro. Exports are paid features.

Is there a free plan for generating SAT reading questions?

The Free plan includes 3 generations per month and lets you study in the browser, with no exports. No credit card is needed to start.

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