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If SAT® English feels harder the closer you get to a high score, that’s not a coincidence. The hardest SAT Reading and Writing questions are designed to trip up even strong students by testing judgment, timing, and precision, not just grammar rules or reading ability. This page breaks down which questions are the hardest, why they feel that way, and how to approach them more effectively on the Digital SAT.

Subject-verb agreement is a crucial skill for achieving strong performance in the Digital SAT® Reading and Writing section. This guide explains the essential rules and common traps with SAT-style practice that help you master this grammar topic and boost accuracy across the exam.

The Digital SAT® gives you one major advantage that previous test formats never had: a built-in Desmos-style calculator available on every math question. This guide walks you through what the Digital SAT built-in calculator is, how it works, and how to get comfortable using it during practice and on test day.

SAT® history passages can feel intimidating at first. These passages often include formal language and complex arguments from historical texts. This guide explains how SAT history passages work and shares practical tips to read them accurately and efficiently.

On the Digital SAT®, there is a clear difference between adjectives and adverbs, and once you know what to look for, these questions become very predictable. This page breaks down how adjectives and adverbs work on the SAT, how to choose the right one quickly, and how to avoid the most common traps.

Strong control of verb usage is one of the fastest ways to improve your SAT® Reading & Writing score. When you understand how timelines work and how verbs fit the structure of a sentence, many tricky questions become easy. This guide walks you through all the essential verb tenses, forms, and error-spotting techniques you’ll need for the exam.