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






2. Where is the mistake in this sentence? Max negotiating a contract that will improve conditions and be acceptable to the owners.






3. 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.






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






5. Where is the mistake in this sentence? Among you - Harry - and I - we earned over forty dollars washing windows today.






6. Where is the mistake in this sentence? Uncommonly long-armed - most observers agreed that Rob Roy had a great advantage as a swordsman.






7. 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.






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






9. Where is the mistake in this sentence? The author decided to dedicate the novel to a ruthless tyrant during that period of political unrest - which annoys the publisher.






10. Where is the mistake in this sentence? For those of you who are afraid of flying - we should remember that fewer accidents occur in airplanes than in automobiles.






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


12. Where is the mistake in this sentence? Last month - he had earned his black belt.






13. 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.






14. Where is the mistake in this sentence? Fast food hamburgers are quicker and easier than home-cooked meals - but the greater is its cost.






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






16. Where is the mistake in this sentence? Luke was the smarter boy in our class until Jeremy transferred in.






17. 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.






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






19. 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.






20. Where is the mistake in this sentence? Mary isn't concerned with what her admissions conselor told her about the test.


21. Where is the mistake in this sentence? The tourists - coming so far - didn't want to leave without seeing the statue.






22. Where is the mistake in this sentence? The novelist never wrote about family life - however he regarded it as too personal.






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






24. Where is the mistake in this sentence? Archy will be in the spelling bee - for his grades in this have been excellent.






25. Where is the mistake in this sentence? Suprisingly - we found it easier to move the piano into the other room than getting the refrigerator to the other side of the kitchen.






26. Where is the mistake in this sentence? The seven flavors of fruit drink all come in a different colored jar.






27. 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.






28. 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.






29. 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.






30. 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.






31. Where is the mistake in this sentence? Certainly the new furniture was professional looking. It was not well-suited to the space.






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






33. Where is the mistake in this sentence? The excessive rain this summer had a bad affect on the wallpaper in our back porch.






34. 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.






35. 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.






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






37. Where is the mistake in this sentence? The handwriting was so poor that Jana couldn't determine to who the letter was written.






38. Where is the mistake in this sentence? On weekends - more fans arrive at the stadium from the subways than the parking lots.






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






40. Where is the mistake in this sentence? The problem troubling Joel - which was whether to go to the game or to the pary.






41. Where is the mistake in this sentence? You'll love our new reclosable bottles of Spur. The yare so delicious and refreshing.


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






43. 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.






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






45. Where is the mistake in this sentence? Indira is best know for her dancing - and her singing was well recieved at the concert.






46. Where is the mistake in this sentence? Our choir - consisting of 50singers - and is led by a former opera star.






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






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






49. 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.






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