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SAT Evidence Support Practice

Match each claim to the evidence that proves it most directly.

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10-16 min practice time3 questions on pageInformation and Ideas
Practice time10-16 min
Practice questions3 questions
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Question 1 of 3Easy
Which evidence best supports the claim that library use increased?
  1. The library has a new roof.
  2. Monthly visits rose from 1,200 to 1,800.
  3. The library is near a park.
  4. Books can be borrowed for three weeks.
Show answer and solution
Correct answerB. Monthly visits rose from 1,200 to 1,800.

Solution walkthrough

  1. This directly shows an increase in use.
Question 2 of 3Medium
A claim says the new bus route reduced commute times. Which evidence is strongest?
  1. The route uses blue buses.
  2. Average commute time fell from 42 minutes to 31 minutes.
  3. Some riders prefer trains.
  4. The route has twelve stops.
Show answer and solution
Correct answerB. Average commute time fell from 42 minutes to 31 minutes.

Solution walkthrough

  1. This evidence directly measures the outcome in the claim.
Question 3 of 3Hard
Which finding best supports the claim that a study method improves retention?
  1. Students liked the method.
  2. Students using the method remembered 18% more material after one week.
  3. The method took 10 minutes.
  4. The study included two classrooms.
Show answer and solution
Correct answerB. Students using the method remembered 18% more material after one week.

Solution walkthrough

  1. Retention is about remembering material, so this finding is the strongest support.

Avoid these traps

Common mistakes on this skill

Choosing true information that does not prove the claim

Evidence must directly change the support for the specific claim, not merely relate to the same topic.

Reversing the required comparison

For tables and graphs, verify categories, units, and direction before deciding whether data supports or weakens a claim.

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  1. Rewrite the claim as the exact fact or comparison that evidence must establish.
  2. Evaluate each choice only against that requirement.
  3. For quantitative evidence, cite the relevant values and perform the comparison before choosing.
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FAQ

Questions about SAT Evidence Support Practice

What makes evidence strong on the SAT?

It is relevant to the precise claim and supports it more directly than the other choices.

Can evidence be accurate but still be the wrong answer?

Yes. A fact can be true yet irrelevant or insufficient to support the claim being tested.