PSAT Past Year Paper with Answer Key - 2012 | Digital SAT Mock Test Series 2024 PDF Download

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Practice with this full-length
PSAT/NMS T®
Timing The PSAT/NMSQT® has five sections. You will have 25 minutes each for
Sections 1-4and 30 minutes for Section 5.
Scoring
The best way to
get ready for the
PSAT/NMSQT
is to take the
Practice Test.
Find time!
For each correct answer, you receive one point. For questions you omit, you
receive no points. For a wrong answer to a multiple-choice question, you lose
a quarter (1,4) of a point. For a wrong answer to a math question that is not.
multiple choice, you do not lose any points.
Guessing If you can eliminate one or more choices as wrong, you increase your chances
of choosing the correct answer and earning one point. If you can't eliminate
any choices, move on.You can return to the question later if there is time.
Marking
Answers
You must mark all of your answers on your answer sheet to receive credit,
Make sure each mark is dark and completely fills the circle. If you erase, do
so completely. You may write in the test book, but you won't receive credit for
anything you write there.
Checking
Answers
You may check your work on a particular section if you finish it before time is
called, but you may,not turn to any other section.
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2012 PSAT/NMSQT Student Guide: Practice Test 1
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Practice with this full-length
PSAT/NMS T®
Timing The PSAT/NMSQT® has five sections. You will have 25 minutes each for
Sections 1-4and 30 minutes for Section 5.
Scoring
The best way to
get ready for the
PSAT/NMSQT
is to take the
Practice Test.
Find time!
For each correct answer, you receive one point. For questions you omit, you
receive no points. For a wrong answer to a multiple-choice question, you lose
a quarter (1,4) of a point. For a wrong answer to a math question that is not.
multiple choice, you do not lose any points.
Guessing If you can eliminate one or more choices as wrong, you increase your chances
of choosing the correct answer and earning one point. If you can't eliminate
any choices, move on.You can return to the question later if there is time.
Marking
Answers
You must mark all of your answers on your answer sheet to receive credit,
Make sure each mark is dark and completely fills the circle. If you erase, do
so completely. You may write in the test book, but you won't receive credit for
anything you write there.
Checking
Answers
You may check your work on a particular section if you finish it before time is
called, but you may,not turn to any other section.
4GPTl
2012 PSAT/NMSQT Student Guide: Practice Test 1
TAKE THE PRACTICE TEST
Take the Practice Test on the following pages to become familiar with the kinds of questions (critical reading, mathematics and
writing skills) on the PSAT/NMSQT. The test you take in October will be similar, containing 5 sections: critical reading questions in
2 sections, mathematics questions in 2 sections and writing skills questions in 1section.
Set aside time to take the entire test;"you'll need about 2 hours and 10minutes. Use the practice answer sheet on pages 3 and 4.
Have your calculator available for the math sections. After the test, check your answers to see how you scored.
TEST-TAKING STRATEGIES
Try these out when you take the Practice Test:
• Expect easy questions at the beginning of each set
of sentence completion questions (in the critical
reading sections) and math questions. Within a
set, questions generally get harder as you go along.
However, sets of passage-based reading questions
(in the critical reading sections) and writing skills
questions are not necessarily arranged by difficulty.
• Try guessing when you can eliminate at least one
answer to a multiple-choice question.
• Mark your answers in the correct row of circles
on the answer sheet. Be especially careful if you
skip questions.
• Earn as many points as you can on easy questions.
For each correct answer you receive one point, no
matter how hard or easy the questions are. Beware of
careless errors on questions you know how to answer.
• Write your answers to math questions 29-38
in the boxes above the circles. Then enter your
answer accurately and as completely as the grid will
accommodate. You MUST grid the correct answer
in the circles to receive credit. If the correct answer
is written above the grid, but the incorrect circles are
marked, the answer is incorrect. A common mistake
is marking two circles in the same column, so be sure
to double-check your grids. You do not lose points
for a wrong answer to a Student-Produced Response
Question.
• You don't have to answer every question. You can do
well even though you omit some questions.
• Work steadily. Don't waste time on a question that
is hard for you. If you can't answer it, mark it in your
test book and go on. Go back to it later if there is
time. Bring a watch with you to help with pacing.
GET CREDIT FOR ALL YOU KNOW
wrong ---+f-o:.4!..-alj
column
--too large
~ Use a No.2 pencil.
~ Follow instructions for grids.
~ Markonly one answer to each question.
~ Make dark marks and fill circles
completely.
~ Erase completely if you change a
response.
too small
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erasure
correct
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Practice with this full-length
PSAT/NMS T®
Timing The PSAT/NMSQT® has five sections. You will have 25 minutes each for
Sections 1-4and 30 minutes for Section 5.
Scoring
The best way to
get ready for the
PSAT/NMSQT
is to take the
Practice Test.
Find time!
For each correct answer, you receive one point. For questions you omit, you
receive no points. For a wrong answer to a multiple-choice question, you lose
a quarter (1,4) of a point. For a wrong answer to a math question that is not.
multiple choice, you do not lose any points.
Guessing If you can eliminate one or more choices as wrong, you increase your chances
of choosing the correct answer and earning one point. If you can't eliminate
any choices, move on.You can return to the question later if there is time.
Marking
Answers
You must mark all of your answers on your answer sheet to receive credit,
Make sure each mark is dark and completely fills the circle. If you erase, do
so completely. You may write in the test book, but you won't receive credit for
anything you write there.
Checking
Answers
You may check your work on a particular section if you finish it before time is
called, but you may,not turn to any other section.
4GPTl
2012 PSAT/NMSQT Student Guide: Practice Test 1
TAKE THE PRACTICE TEST
Take the Practice Test on the following pages to become familiar with the kinds of questions (critical reading, mathematics and
writing skills) on the PSAT/NMSQT. The test you take in October will be similar, containing 5 sections: critical reading questions in
2 sections, mathematics questions in 2 sections and writing skills questions in 1section.
Set aside time to take the entire test;"you'll need about 2 hours and 10minutes. Use the practice answer sheet on pages 3 and 4.
Have your calculator available for the math sections. After the test, check your answers to see how you scored.
TEST-TAKING STRATEGIES
Try these out when you take the Practice Test:
• Expect easy questions at the beginning of each set
of sentence completion questions (in the critical
reading sections) and math questions. Within a
set, questions generally get harder as you go along.
However, sets of passage-based reading questions
(in the critical reading sections) and writing skills
questions are not necessarily arranged by difficulty.
• Try guessing when you can eliminate at least one
answer to a multiple-choice question.
• Mark your answers in the correct row of circles
on the answer sheet. Be especially careful if you
skip questions.
• Earn as many points as you can on easy questions.
For each correct answer you receive one point, no
matter how hard or easy the questions are. Beware of
careless errors on questions you know how to answer.
• Write your answers to math questions 29-38
in the boxes above the circles. Then enter your
answer accurately and as completely as the grid will
accommodate. You MUST grid the correct answer
in the circles to receive credit. If the correct answer
is written above the grid, but the incorrect circles are
marked, the answer is incorrect. A common mistake
is marking two circles in the same column, so be sure
to double-check your grids. You do not lose points
for a wrong answer to a Student-Produced Response
Question.
• You don't have to answer every question. You can do
well even though you omit some questions.
• Work steadily. Don't waste time on a question that
is hard for you. If you can't answer it, mark it in your
test book and go on. Go back to it later if there is
time. Bring a watch with you to help with pacing.
GET CREDIT FOR ALL YOU KNOW
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~ Use a No.2 pencil.
~ Follow instructions for grids.
~ Markonly one answer to each question.
~ Make dark marks and fill circles
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Questions
Critical Reading
Mathematics
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Mathematics
Writing Skills
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Time Start
25 min.
25 min.
25 min.
25 min.
30 min.
(5min. longer than 1-4)
Stop
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KEEP TRACK
ofyour start and
stop times.
The actual test will include much more space for scratch work around each math question than isavailable on this Practice Test.
Make each mark a dark mark that completely fills the circle
and is as dark as all your other marks. If you erase, do so
completely. Incomplete erasures may be read as intended
responses.
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Practice with this full-length
PSAT/NMS T®
Timing The PSAT/NMSQT® has five sections. You will have 25 minutes each for
Sections 1-4and 30 minutes for Section 5.
Scoring
The best way to
get ready for the
PSAT/NMSQT
is to take the
Practice Test.
Find time!
For each correct answer, you receive one point. For questions you omit, you
receive no points. For a wrong answer to a multiple-choice question, you lose
a quarter (1,4) of a point. For a wrong answer to a math question that is not.
multiple choice, you do not lose any points.
Guessing If you can eliminate one or more choices as wrong, you increase your chances
of choosing the correct answer and earning one point. If you can't eliminate
any choices, move on.You can return to the question later if there is time.
Marking
Answers
You must mark all of your answers on your answer sheet to receive credit,
Make sure each mark is dark and completely fills the circle. If you erase, do
so completely. You may write in the test book, but you won't receive credit for
anything you write there.
Checking
Answers
You may check your work on a particular section if you finish it before time is
called, but you may,not turn to any other section.
4GPTl
2012 PSAT/NMSQT Student Guide: Practice Test 1
TAKE THE PRACTICE TEST
Take the Practice Test on the following pages to become familiar with the kinds of questions (critical reading, mathematics and
writing skills) on the PSAT/NMSQT. The test you take in October will be similar, containing 5 sections: critical reading questions in
2 sections, mathematics questions in 2 sections and writing skills questions in 1section.
Set aside time to take the entire test;"you'll need about 2 hours and 10minutes. Use the practice answer sheet on pages 3 and 4.
Have your calculator available for the math sections. After the test, check your answers to see how you scored.
TEST-TAKING STRATEGIES
Try these out when you take the Practice Test:
• Expect easy questions at the beginning of each set
of sentence completion questions (in the critical
reading sections) and math questions. Within a
set, questions generally get harder as you go along.
However, sets of passage-based reading questions
(in the critical reading sections) and writing skills
questions are not necessarily arranged by difficulty.
• Try guessing when you can eliminate at least one
answer to a multiple-choice question.
• Mark your answers in the correct row of circles
on the answer sheet. Be especially careful if you
skip questions.
• Earn as many points as you can on easy questions.
For each correct answer you receive one point, no
matter how hard or easy the questions are. Beware of
careless errors on questions you know how to answer.
• Write your answers to math questions 29-38
in the boxes above the circles. Then enter your
answer accurately and as completely as the grid will
accommodate. You MUST grid the correct answer
in the circles to receive credit. If the correct answer
is written above the grid, but the incorrect circles are
marked, the answer is incorrect. A common mistake
is marking two circles in the same column, so be sure
to double-check your grids. You do not lose points
for a wrong answer to a Student-Produced Response
Question.
• You don't have to answer every question. You can do
well even though you omit some questions.
• Work steadily. Don't waste time on a question that
is hard for you. If you can't answer it, mark it in your
test book and go on. Go back to it later if there is
time. Bring a watch with you to help with pacing.
GET CREDIT FOR ALL YOU KNOW
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column
--too large
~ Use a No.2 pencil.
~ Follow instructions for grids.
~ Markonly one answer to each question.
~ Make dark marks and fill circles
completely.
~ Erase completely if you change a
response.
too small
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correct
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Questions
Critical Reading
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Critical Reading
Mathematics
Writing Skills
-
Time Start
25 min.
25 min.
25 min.
25 min.
30 min.
(5min. longer than 1-4)
Stop
Nmne _
KEEP TRACK
ofyour start and
stop times.
The actual test will include much more space for scratch work around each math question than isavailable on this Practice Test.
Make each mark a dark mark that completely fills the circle
and is as dark as all your other marks. If you erase, do so
completely. Incomplete erasures may be read as intended
responses.
MARKS MUST BE COMPLETE
COMPLETE MARK. EXAMPLES OF 0®@-®
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Practice with this full-length
PSAT/NMS T®
Timing The PSAT/NMSQT® has five sections. You will have 25 minutes each for
Sections 1-4and 30 minutes for Section 5.
Scoring
The best way to
get ready for the
PSAT/NMSQT
is to take the
Practice Test.
Find time!
For each correct answer, you receive one point. For questions you omit, you
receive no points. For a wrong answer to a multiple-choice question, you lose
a quarter (1,4) of a point. For a wrong answer to a math question that is not.
multiple choice, you do not lose any points.
Guessing If you can eliminate one or more choices as wrong, you increase your chances
of choosing the correct answer and earning one point. If you can't eliminate
any choices, move on.You can return to the question later if there is time.
Marking
Answers
You must mark all of your answers on your answer sheet to receive credit,
Make sure each mark is dark and completely fills the circle. If you erase, do
so completely. You may write in the test book, but you won't receive credit for
anything you write there.
Checking
Answers
You may check your work on a particular section if you finish it before time is
called, but you may,not turn to any other section.
4GPTl
2012 PSAT/NMSQT Student Guide: Practice Test 1
TAKE THE PRACTICE TEST
Take the Practice Test on the following pages to become familiar with the kinds of questions (critical reading, mathematics and
writing skills) on the PSAT/NMSQT. The test you take in October will be similar, containing 5 sections: critical reading questions in
2 sections, mathematics questions in 2 sections and writing skills questions in 1section.
Set aside time to take the entire test;"you'll need about 2 hours and 10minutes. Use the practice answer sheet on pages 3 and 4.
Have your calculator available for the math sections. After the test, check your answers to see how you scored.
TEST-TAKING STRATEGIES
Try these out when you take the Practice Test:
• Expect easy questions at the beginning of each set
of sentence completion questions (in the critical
reading sections) and math questions. Within a
set, questions generally get harder as you go along.
However, sets of passage-based reading questions
(in the critical reading sections) and writing skills
questions are not necessarily arranged by difficulty.
• Try guessing when you can eliminate at least one
answer to a multiple-choice question.
• Mark your answers in the correct row of circles
on the answer sheet. Be especially careful if you
skip questions.
• Earn as many points as you can on easy questions.
For each correct answer you receive one point, no
matter how hard or easy the questions are. Beware of
careless errors on questions you know how to answer.
• Write your answers to math questions 29-38
in the boxes above the circles. Then enter your
answer accurately and as completely as the grid will
accommodate. You MUST grid the correct answer
in the circles to receive credit. If the correct answer
is written above the grid, but the incorrect circles are
marked, the answer is incorrect. A common mistake
is marking two circles in the same column, so be sure
to double-check your grids. You do not lose points
for a wrong answer to a Student-Produced Response
Question.
• You don't have to answer every question. You can do
well even though you omit some questions.
• Work steadily. Don't waste time on a question that
is hard for you. If you can't answer it, mark it in your
test book and go on. Go back to it later if there is
time. Bring a watch with you to help with pacing.
GET CREDIT FOR ALL YOU KNOW
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column
--too large
~ Use a No.2 pencil.
~ Follow instructions for grids.
~ Markonly one answer to each question.
~ Make dark marks and fill circles
completely.
~ Erase completely if you change a
response.
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3
4
5
Questions
Critical Reading
Mathematics
Critical Reading
Mathematics
Writing Skills
-
Time Start
25 min.
25 min.
25 min.
25 min.
30 min.
(5min. longer than 1-4)
Stop
Nmne _
KEEP TRACK
ofyour start and
stop times.
The actual test will include much more space for scratch work around each math question than isavailable on this Practice Test.
Make each mark a dark mark that completely fills the circle
and is as dark as all your other marks. If you erase, do so
completely. Incomplete erasures may be read as intended
responses.
MARKS MUST BE COMPLETE
COMPLETE MARK. EXAMPLES OF 0®@-®
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1
I PRACTICE TEST
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1
SECTION 1
Time - 25 minutes
24 Questions
(1-24)
Directions: For each question in this section, select the best answer from among the choices given and fill in the corresponding
circle on the answer sheet.
Each sentence below has one or two blanks, each blank
indicating that something has been omitted. Beneath
the sentence are five words or sets of words labeled A
through E. Choose the word or set of words that, when
inserted in the sentence, best fits the meaning of the
sentence as a whole.
Example:
Hoping to ------- the dispute, negotiators proposed
a compromise that they felt would be ------- to both
labor and management.
(A) enforce .. useful
(B) end .. divisive
(C) overcome .. unattractive
(D) extend .. satisfactory
(E) resolve .. acceptable
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1. Composer Bernard Rands appears to be indefatigable,
able to function well with only four hours of -------.
(A) performance
(D) exercise
(B) practice
(E) exhaustion
(C) sleep
2. The Dutts are wonderfully -------, always acting -------
to promote the well-being of others.
(A) dedicated .. feebly
(B) menacing .. promptly
(C) generous .. unselfishly
(D) cautious .. powerfully
(E) courteous .. cruelly
3. While the new legislative initiative is hailed by
its ------- as a bold solution to a pressing problem,
its ------- argue that it will produce no meaningful
results.
(A) supporters .. critics
(B) advocates .. proponents
(C) detractors .. antagonists
(D) adversaries .. observers
(E) auditors .. creditors
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4. Dr. David Ho was named Time magazine's
Man of the Year in ------- of his ------- work
with innovative drug therapies that gave hope
to many patients.
(A) recognition .. ground breaking
(B) defense .. pivotal
(C) appreciation .. naive
(D) protection .. monumental
(E) acknowledgment .. intangible
5. Because their behavior was -------, Frank and Susan
served as ------- models for the children under their
excellent care.
(A) incorruptible .. pernicious
(B) lamentable .. flawed
(C) commendable .. exemplary
(D) erratic .. unimpeachable
(E) reputable .. imperfect
6. George Eliot's fiction demonstrated ------- ethical
inquiry, undermining superficial positions in the quest
for moral truth. -
(A) facile (B) affected (C) inadequate
(D) profound (E) impulsive
7. Moving from the security of the village to the excite-
ment of the city gave Esmerelda conflicting feelings
of ------- and -------.
(A) boredom .. impassivity
(B) eagerness .. optimism
(C) satisfaction .. delight
(D) foreboding .. elation
(E) subjugation .. anger
8. ·Shepossessed a remarkably ------- disposition: what
others would perceive as calamities she shrugged off
as minor annoyances.
(A) enigmatic
(D) diffident
(B) placid (C) humane
(E) ingenuous
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(The passages for this test have been adapted from published material. The ideas
contained in them do not necessarily represent the opinions of the College Board,
National Merit Scholarship Corporation, or Educational Testing Service.)