Inferences: SAT Practice Questions

140 official Inferences questions (Information and Ideas) from the SAT Suite Question Bank. Pick any question from the list, or start with Question 1. Every question shows the answer and a full explanation. It is free, and no account is needed.

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What does Inferences test on the SAT?

Inference questions require a conclusion that is not stated word for word but follows from the passage. The correct inference stays close to the evidence and avoids speculation.

Common question types

Complete a claim logically
Infer an attitude, outcome, or relationship
Draw a conclusion from a study or observation

Common traps

Choosing what could be true instead of what must be supported
Extending a limited finding to a broader population
Turning cautious language into certainty

Difficulty distribution

Start with the easier questions, then work toward the highest score bands.

Easy: 20
Medium: 48
Hard: 72
Extreme: 0

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FoundationQuestion 16Easy SAT question IntermediateQuestion 6Hard SAT question ChallengeQuestion 136Hard SAT question

How do I improve at Inferences?

1Locate the two or three facts the inference must connect.
2Phrase the smallest conclusion those facts justify.
3Match certainty words in the answer to the certainty of the passage.

All 140 official questions

In the same order as the list on the left. Each one opens in practice mode.