MET Reading Practice Test 1 — Grammar, Single-Text & Multiple-Text With Answers

1. If the weather _____ better tomorrow, we could go hiking in the mountains.

1. is
2. will be
3. were
4. had been

2. The bridge, _____ in 1923, still carries thousands of vehicles daily.

1. built
2. building
3. was built
4. being built

3. She insisted that the document _____ reviewed before the meeting.

1. is
2. were
3. was
4. be

4. _____ the heavy snowfall, all flights departed on schedule.

1. Although
2. Because of
3. Despite
4. Since

5. The scientist avoided _____ any conclusions until all data had been analyzed.

1. to draw
2. drawing
3. draw
4. drew

6. Not only _____ fluent in French, but she also speaks Japanese and Arabic.

1. she is
2. is she
3. she was
4. does she

7. There are _____ seats available for the late showing than the early one.

1. fewer
2. less
3. few
4. little

8. He told me that he _____ the package the previous afternoon.

1. sends
2. sent
3. has sent
4. had sent

9. The harder she practiced, _____ her performance became.

1. more polished
2. the most polished
3. polishing the most
4. the more polished

10. By next December, she _____ at the firm for twenty years.

1. will work
2. will have worked
3. works
4. has worked

11. The charity received _____ donations this year than ever before.

1. many
2. much
3. more
4. most

12. The museum, _____ entrance fee was recently waived, has seen record attendance.

1. which
2. whose
3. where
4. that

13. She looked _____ the cause of the engine failure for several hours before finding it.

1. into
2. over
3. after
4. up

14. The supplies _____ to the remote village by helicopter every month.

1. deliver
2. are delivered
3. delivering
4. have delivered

15. I would have called you if I _____ your number.

1. knew
2. know
3. had known
4. would know

16. She wondered whether the results _____ accurate given the small sample size.

1. are
2. were
3. will be
4. have been

17. ______ of the applicants met all the qualifications listed in the job posting.

1. Any
2. Many
3. None
4. Each

18. The professor encouraged her students _____ questions during lectures.

1. ask
2. to ask
3. asking
4. asked

19. Rarely _____ so many experts agree on a single course of action.

1. that
2. can
3. have
4. do

20. We decided to call _____ the picnic because of the forecast of thunderstorms.

1. out
2. off
3. in
4. down

21. What is the main finding of the Zurich study?

1. Sleep deprivation permanently damages the brain
2. Lack of sleep may reduce the brain's memory-forming ability
3. Napping has no effect on memory
4. Older adults need less sleep than younger adults

22. The word 'consolidation' in the passage is closest in meaning to:

1. Strengthening
2. Creation
3. Destruction
4. Storage

23. What does the passage say about the damage caused by sleep deprivation?

1. It is irreversible
2. It affects only teenagers
3. It appeared to be temporary with recovery sleep
4. It affects older people more severely

24. How long did the study track the participants?

1. Three months
2. Six months
3. One year
4. Two years

25. What limitation does the lead author mention about the study?

1. The sample size was too small
2. The MRI technology was outdated
3. The results may not apply to older adults
4. The participants were not paid enough

26. What issue does this passage primarily discuss?

1. The history of office furniture
2. The debate over open-plan vs. traditional office layouts
3. The financial benefits of remote work
4. How to soundproof an office

27. According to the passage, what do supporters of open-plan offices claim?

1. They reduce company costs by 50%
2. They lead to greater innovation through interaction
3. They eliminate the need for managers
4. They make employees work longer hours

28. What percentage of employees in open-plan offices reported higher stress?

1. 42%
2. 52%
3. 62%
4. 72%

29. What does 'retreat' refer to in the context of the passage?

1. Employees leaving the company
2. Employees withdrawing into headphones
3. Companies abandoning the office model
4. Designers rejecting open layouts

30. What solution does the passage suggest is gaining acceptance?

1. Fully remote work for everyone
2. A hybrid office with both quiet and communal spaces
3. Returning to cubicles exclusively
4. Eliminating all private offices

31. How many waste categories will residents need to separate?

1. Two
2. Three
3. Four
4. Five

32. What is the grace period before fines begin?

1. One month
2. Two months
3. Three months
4. Six months

33. Why does the editorial criticize the new policy?

1. It is too expensive
2. It is not environmentally friendly
3. It places a burden on apartment residents with limited space
4. It excludes certain neighborhoods

34. The word 'fait accompli' in the editorial is closest in meaning to:

1. A future possibility
2. An accomplished fact
3. A failed attempt
4. A proposed change

35. What concern does the forum post raise?

1. The cost of the new bins
2. Whether landlords will be required to provide recycling facilities
3. The quality of the bins
4. The deadline for implementation

36. Which text expresses the most positive attitude toward the policy?

1. The press release
2. The editorial
3. The forum post
4. All express equal positivity

37. What is the main purpose of the city council's announcement?

1. To explain the benefits of composting
2. To inform residents about new waste-sorting requirements
3. To announce a tax increase
4. To promote the sale of recycling bins

38. According to the press release, how will residents receive the new bins?

1. They must purchase them
2. They will be delivered free of charge
3. They must pick them up at city hall
4. They will be available at supermarkets

39. What do all three texts discuss?

1. The cost of living in the city
2. The implementation of a new recycling program
3. The quality of public transportation
4. The election of city officials

40. What can be inferred about the forum post author?

1. They are new to recycling
2. They already practice waste separation at home
3. They oppose the policy entirely
4. They work for the city council

41. Where are e-scooters now prohibited according to the transport authority?

1. On all roads
2. On bike lanes
3. On sidewalks in the central business district
4. In parks

42. What rise in ridership does ZipRide report?

1. 100%
2. 200%
3. 300%
4. 400%

43. Why does the tech blog mention that accidents have tripled?

1. To explain why regulations are being tightened
2. To promote scooter sales
3. To criticize the transport authority
4. To announce a new product

44. What is ZipRide's response to safety concerns?

1. Raising rental prices
2. Reducing the number of scooters
3. Offering free helmets to frequent riders
4. Shutting down operations

45. What is the social media user's main complaint?

1. Scooters are too expensive
2. There is no enforcement of rules
3. The city needs more bike lanes
4. Helmets are uncomfortable

46. The word 'prohibited' in the transport authority notice is closest in meaning to:

1. Encouraged
2. Banned
3. Monitored
4. Discussed

47. What minimum age does the transport authority set for scooter riders?

1. Fourteen
2. Fifteen
3. Sixteen
4. Eighteen

48. Which text provides statistical data about scooter usage?

1. The transport authority notice
2. The tech blog report
3. The social media thread
4. All three equally

49. What is the overriding theme across all three texts?

1. The environmental benefits of scooters
2. The need to regulate e-scooter use and address safety
3. The financial success of scooter companies
4. The history of urban transportation

50. How does the tone of the social media thread differ from the other texts?

1. It is more formal
2. It is more frustrated and confrontational
3. It is more optimistic
4. It is more technical