SHSAT ELA · Reading Comprehension
Data & Infographic Practice
Interpret charts, graphs, and infographics in passages. This is one of the skills tested on the SHSAT; the 2026 exam is computer-based with 50 ELA questions in a 90-minute section. Try the samples below, then practice the full topic with instant feedback and explanations.
Free sample questions
Question 1
A line graph shows temperatures over 5 days: Mon (60°F), Tue (65°F), Wed (58°F), Thu (70°F), Fri (72°F). What was the overall trend?
- ASteadily decreasing
- BNo change
- CGenerally increasing with a dip on Wednesday
- DConstant increase
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Answer: C
Despite Wed dip, temp rose from 60 to 72 overall.
Question 2
A table shows test scores for four students: Maria (92), James (88), Lisa (95), Carlos (85). What is the difference between the highest and lowest scores?
- A7 points
- B12 points
- C15 points
- D10 points
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Answer: D
Highest score: Lisa (95). Lowest score: Carlos (85). Difference: 95 - 85 = 10 points.
Question 3
A scatter plot shows the relationship between study time (hours) and exam scores for 15 students. One point shows a student who studied 2 hours and scored 95%. This point is far above the general trend line. What does this suggest?
- AThe student is typical of the pattern
- BTwo hours is too much study time
- CThe student should have studied more
- DThis student performed much better than expected
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Answer: D
A point far above the trend line indicates this student scored much higher than would be predicted based on their study time compared to other students.
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