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    SAT Question Types Chart

    The Digital SAT is predictable when you know the question types. This chart maps each major type to the practice method that works best.

    Question type map

    Use this as a diagnostic checklist after practice tests.

    SectionQuestion typesBest practice
    Reading & WritingWords, evidence, inference, transitions, grammarDrill by skill
    MathAlgebra, functions, data, geometryDrill by domain
    BothEasy, medium, hard module variantsReview by mistake type

    Review method

    After each practice module, tag every miss by question type. Your next drill set should match your largest miss bucket.

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    FAQs

    How many question types are on the SAT?

    There are dozens of patterns, but they group into four Reading & Writing domains and four Math domains.

    Should I practice mixed question sets?

    Yes, but only after isolated skill practice. Mixed sets are best for pacing and transfer.

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