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SAT Sentence Correction

Subjects : sat, english
Instructions:
  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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  • Match each statement with the correct term.
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This is a study tool. The 3 wrong answers for each question are randomly chosen from answers to other questions. So, you might find at times the answers obvious, but you will see it re-enforces your understanding as you take the test each time.
1. Where is the mistake in this sentence? Having run to answer the phone - that the caller hung up just as he arrived irratated Zed.






2. Where is the mistake in this sentence? Hari wanted to undertake the challenging project - but was insecure that he could complete it on time.


3. Where is the mistake in this sentence? Although we got up at 4 am - breakfast took so long that the sun had raised before we were able to pack the car and start our journey.






4. Where is the mistake in this sentence? I like to read the sports section of the papers first - my sister starts with the business section.






5. Where is the mistake in this sentence? We expect to adopt a new dog that is healthy and good-natured - but it is not likely to being purebred.






6. Where is the mistake in this sentence? Each of the boys has their own camping equipment.






7. Where is the mistake in this sentence? Tan's style of dressing was colorful - luxurious and ostensible.






8. Where is the mistake in this sentence? Whether Pepe ate the cookies or did not remains uncertain - bud he had the opportunity.






9. Where is the mistake in this sentence? Most of the class still are not participating in the writing competition and regular reminders from the teacher to encourage them to do so.






10. Where is the mistake in this sentence? Having a good is more important than to win the game - as my coach always says when we lose.






11. Where is the mistake in this sentence? As we walked further into the jungle that our clothes - as well too all of our equipment and food supplies - were being coated with sap.






12. Where is the mistake in this sentence? Last week - we are going to meet the class officers to dicuss redecorating the cafeteria.






13. Where is the mistake in this sentence? Due to the innovative wing design - this aircraft encounters scarcely no wind resistance even at the highest speeds.






14. Where is the mistake in this sentence? Anyone who misses the morning bus knows that they will be picked up by the van in the afternoon.






15. Where is the mistake in this sentence? All the readers found that Sandra's writing style was very different than Sarah's.


16. Where is the mistake in this sentence? After Amjed finished work - Alice - Sal - and him went to the game together.






17. Where is the mistake in this sentence? Beth is more skilled than her sister Anya - to whom she dedicated her book.






18. Where is the mistake in this sentence? A good way to test the reliability of medical textbooks is by examining the credentials of its editorial boards.






19. Where is the mistake in this sentence? To win the prize submit an essay telling us in 200 words or less how you would solve the overcrowding problem.






20. Where is the mistake in this sentence? If you look at the packages careful - you'll find that the larger size washes fewer loads of laundary than the smaller one.






21. Where is the mistake in this sentence? I wasn't with out an opinion; I just didn't want to be expressing it.






22. Where is the mistake in this sentence? Speaking before the graduating class - nothing human should be alien to us was the advice Maya Angelou gave.






23. Where is the mistake in this sentence? of all the students in the senior class - Ephraim is the undoubtedly smarter - even though his grades do not reflect his ability.






24. Where is the mistake in this sentence? She never told her brother - but Anya felt very excited about him being nominated for the prize.






25. Where is the mistake in this sentence? We wanted to have non-athletic student activities after school -too. Like a lierary magazine - debating - team - and chess club.






26. Where is the mistake in this sentence? Mary - Linda - and me is going to travel in Europe this summer.






27. Where is the mistake in this sentence? I read an essay where the author argued that no picketing should ever be permitted on government property.






28. Where is the mistake in this sentence? Suddenly we realized that he boat - along with the crew and all our cargo - were sinking.






29. Where is the mistake in this sentence? The main reasons the workers gave for the strike is that they are paid to little and have too few holidays.






30. Where is the mistake in this sentence? Either of use have a better singing voive than that soprano.






31. Where is the mistake in this sentence? Although she welcomed the news of this additional income - Shuping having been financially depend all of her life.






32. Where is the mistake in this sentence? I often recall my mother's words when I go to Paris Park - it being on of the most luxuriant green spaces in our town.






33. Where is the mistake in this sentence? Just last week - in the first elections held since the fall of the tyrant - my 85-year-old great grandfather has cast his first vote in over 50 years.






34. Where is the mistake in this sentence? Pablo was grateful with his parents for their support and encouragement while he wrote the play.






35. Where is the mistake in this sentence? When he finally finished the grueling test - Pepi found it incredulous that it had only taken three hours.






36. Where is the mistake in this sentence? All the girls on the swim team want to be an Olympic champion.






37. Where is the mistake in this sentence? Although she worked the same number of hours this - Llsa was paid less of money than last month.






38. Where is the mistake in this sentence? Jen - Mia - and Em shared in common a determination to become famous rock trios.






39. Where is the mistake in this sentence? Unlike Colorado and Utah - New England's ski slopes are frequently icy - unpleasantly frigid - and overcrowded.






40. Where is the mistake in this sentence? Every time I tried to reach Alice - she was either talking on the phone and out of her house.






41. Where is the mistake in this sentence? Each student must take responsibility for their own test preparation.






42. Where is the mistake in this sentence? My sister and I disagreed about who would return the books at the library.






43. Where is the mistake in this sentence? Although we were better trained - the others ran so quick that we couldn't keep up with them.






44. Where is the mistake in this sentence? Amir knows more about soccer than the rest of us because of being his favorite sport.






45. Where is the mistake in this sentence? Because Sal and Jo would be too far away to come home at noon - each of them brought lunches to the game.






46. Where is the mistake in this sentence? If someone knows why Geoff isn't in class - he or she should leave the principal know.






47. Where is the mistake in this sentence? We were planning to going to Stockhom that summer - but we couldn't find an affordable hotel.






48. Where is the mistake in this sentence? Running all the way - refusing to stop even when she dropped her glove - without any though for her aching feet.






49. Where is the mistake in this sentence? The first thing we had to do was clear the room. We couldn't move around in it.


50. Where is the mistake in this sentence? DNA fingerprinting - in conjunction with a growing database of similar crimes - serve as our most reliable evidence in this case.