SAT Reading and Writing
SAT Craft and Structure Practice
Craft and Structure questions test words in context, text structure and purpose, and connections between two texts. They are about 28% of SAT Reading and Writing.
Craft and Structure Skills
| Topic | Questions | Easy | Medium | Hard |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Words in Context | 261 | 142 | 58 | 61 |
| Text Structure and Purpose | 149 | 51 | 56 | 42 |
| Cross-Text Connections | 61 | 9 | 25 | 27 |
Tips for Craft and Structure Questions
- For words in context, predict your own word for the blank, then match it to a choice.
- Ask what each sentence is doing (introducing, contrasting, giving an example) to answer structure questions.
- For cross-text questions, note how the second author would respond to the first author's main claim.
Common Questions
What does SAT Craft and Structure test?
Craft and Structure questions test words in context, text structure and purpose, and connections between two texts. They are about 28% of SAT Reading and Writing.
How many SAT Craft and Structure practice questions are there?
471 official questions from the College Board question bank: 202 easy, 139 medium and 130 hard.
What skills are in SAT Craft and Structure?
Words in Context, Text Structure and Purpose, Cross-Text Connections.
How do I get better at SAT Craft and Structure?
For words in context, predict your own word for the blank, then match it to a choice. Ask what each sentence is doing (introducing, contrasting, giving an example) to answer structure questions.
Are these official SAT questions?
Yes. Every question comes from the College Board's official SAT question bank, with the official answer and explanation.
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