Practice Test 7 - PSAT/NMSQT Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test - Take the Practice Test

Sep 14, 2026

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Practice Test 7 for the PSAT/NMSQT outlines the test’s structure and rules for pacing, scoring, and answer marking. It specifies time limits for the five sections, how points are awarded for correct answers, and how wrong answers affect multiple-choice versus math Student-Produced Response. Guidance includes eliminating choices when guessing, returning to marked questions if time allows, marking answers on the official answer sheet, using a No. 2 pencil, and following instructions for grids and complete dark ovals.

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Reading Time1 h 21 min

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Practice with this full-lengthPSAT/NMSQT° Preliminary SAT/ # National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test TimingThe PSAT/NMSQT has five sections.You will have 25 minutes each forSections 1-4 and 30 minutes for Section 5.ScoringFor each correct answer,you receive one point.For questions you omit,youreceive no points.For a wrong answer to a multiple-choice question,you losea quarter(4)of a point.For a wrong answer to a math question that is notmultiple choice,you do not lose any points.GuessingIf you can eliminate one or more choices as wrong,you increase your chancesof choosing the correct answer and earning one point.If you can't eliminateany choices,move on.You can return to the question later if there is time.MarkingYou must mark all of your answers on your answer sheet to receive credit.AnswersMake sure each mark is dark and completely fills the oval.If you erase,doso completely.You may write in the test book,buf you won't receive credit foranything you write there. The best way toget ready for thePSAT/NMSQTis to take thepractice test.Find time! Checking You may check your work on a particular section if you finish it before time isAnswerscalled,but you may not turn to any other section. DO NOT OPEN THE TEST BOOK UNTIL YOU ARE TOLD TO DO SO! Unauthorized reproduction or use of any part of this test is prohibited. Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Testcosponsored by CollegoBoard/ 22 NATIONAL MERIT □SCHOLARSHIP CORPORATION 4EPT1 ## TAKE THE PRACTICE TEST Set aside time to take the entire test;you'l need about 2 hours and 10 minutes.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 setof sentence completion questions(in the criticalreading sections)and math questions.Within a·set,questions generally get harder as you go alongHowever,sets of passage-based reading questions(in the critical reading sections)and writing skills·questions are not necessarily arranged by difficulty.Earn as many points as you can on easy questions.For each correct answer you receive one point,nomatter how hard or easy the questions are.Beware ofcareless errors on questions you know how to answer. ■ You don't have to answer every question.You can dowell even though you omit some questions. ■ Work steadily.Don't waste time on a question thatis hard for you.If you can't answer it,mark it in yourtest 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 Use a No.2 pencil. Follow instructions for grids. Mark only one answer to each question.▶ Make dark marks and fill ovals.Erase completely if you change aresponse. Take the practice test on the following pages to become familiar with the kinds of questions(critical reading,mathematics,andwriting skills)on the PSAT/NMSQT.The test you take in October will be similar,containing 5 sections:critical reading questions in2 sections,mathematics questions in 2 sections,and writing skills questions in 1 section ■ Try guessing when you can eliminate at least oneanswer to a multiple-choice question. ■ Mark your answers in the correct row of ovals onthe answer sheet.Be especially careful if you skipquestions., ■ Write your answers to math questions 29-38in'the boxes above the ovals.Then enter youranswer accurately and as completely as the grid willaccommodate.You MUST grid the correct answerin the ovals to receive credit.If the correct answeris written above the grid,but the incorrect ovals aremarked,the answer is incorrect.A common mistakeis marking two ovals in the same column,so be sureto double-check your grids.You do not lose pointsfor a wrong answer to a Student-Produced ResponseQuestion. ANSWER SHEET Name. | Timing
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FAQs

How is the PSAT/NMSQT scored on multiple-choice versus math questions?

Each correct answer earns 1 point. Wrong multiple-choice answers lose one quarter (4) of a point, while wrong math Student-Produced Response questions do not lose points.

What timing is used for the five PSAT/NMSQT sections in this practice test?

Sections 1–4 have 25 minutes each, and Section 5 has 30 minutes. The document also notes the full practice test takes about 2 hours and 10 minutes.

Where must answers be marked to receive credit?

Answers must be marked on the answer sheet. Marks must be dark and completely fill the oval, and erasures must be complete to avoid unintended responses.

Sep 14, 2026

Uploaded by Mabel