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SAT Sentence Correction
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Subjects
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sat
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english
Instructions:
Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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Match each statement with the correct term.
Don't refresh. All questions and answers are randomly picked and ordered every time you load a test.
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? The first thing we had to do was clear the room. We couldn't move around in it.
2. Where is the mistake in this sentence? The student's final thesis was not only well organized and carefully researched.
Writing more than her sister....
Either talking on the phone or out of her house.
Charlotte and I were.....
Organized but also carefully researched.
3. Where is the mistake in this sentence? Archy will be in the spelling bee - for his grades in this have been excellent.
200 words or fewer
The first thing we had to do was clear.....because we couldn't..
In this bee....
But it costs more.
4. Where is the mistake in this sentence? Our team had to be disbanded when the pitcher moves out of state.
And the poeple had to stop traffic...
Writing more than her sister....
Whom the letter was written.
Pitcher moved out of state.
5. 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.
He earned
Charlotte and I were.....
For those of you who are afraid of flying - you should ....
Paid less money than last month.
6. 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.
After school too such as an literary ......
Which is his favorite sport.
The tourists - having come so far....
Despite regular reminders from the teacher...
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.
Unlike those of Colorado and Utah -....
Had been financially
Brought lunch to the game.
Pepe remains uncertain - but ....
8. Where is the mistake in this sentence? All the readers found that Sandra's writing style was very different than Sarah's.
9. Where is the mistake in this sentence? Each student must take responsibility for their own test preparation.
Wasn't concerned
Must take responsibility for his or her own test preparation.
Despite regular reminders from the teacher...
The books to the library.
10. 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.
Eaten a bite of his dinner...
Fruit drinks all come in different colored jars.
Maria ran all the way
Incredible that it only taken three hours.
11. 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.
Excited about his being nominated
Which is his favorite sport.
First - but my sister....
Planning to go...
12. 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.
Style was very different from Sarah's.
Was sinking
Rob Roy had uncommonly....
Maria ran all the way
13. Where is the mistake in this sentence? The novelist never wrote about family life - however he regarded it as too personal.
Much smoke as the one in my house does.
The books to the library.
Because he regarded....
Of their editorial boards.
14. Where is the mistake in this sentence? He put on his coat - boots - and hat - he would never again risk getting so cold in the Arctic air.
Each of the boys has his own camping equipment.
Either talking on the phone or out of her house.
Put on his coat - boots - and hat; he would
Want to be Olympic champions.
15. Where is the mistake in this sentence? Beth is more skilled than her sister Anya - to whom she dedicated her book.
And I are going to travel in Europe...
Writing more than her sister....
The books to the library.
Consists of 50 singers.....
16. 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.
Was sinking
The first thing we had to do was clear.....because we couldn't..
Annoyed the publisher
As if he swam instead.
17. Where is the mistake in this sentence? I was so ired from climbing the hill - I couldn't hardly get over the fence.
Could hardly get over the fence
We met the class officers
Which is his favorite sport.
200 words or fewer
18. Where is the mistake in this sentence? in the coming months - Antarctica will experience the most extremest weather conditions ever known on the planet.
Of their editorial boards.
Most extreme weather conditions...
Elspeth said Juanita.....
To get the piano....
19. Where is the mistake in this sentence? The statistics released today by the environmental study group makes our air quality seem worse than we anticipated.
Of their editorial boards.
Must take responsibility for his or her own test preparation.
200 words or fewer
Make our air quality....
20. Where is the mistake in this sentence? If you bring a guest along to the pool - be sure they wear their identification tag.
The others ran so quickly...
Much smoke as the one in my house does.
He or she wears his or her identification tag
Want to express it...
21. Where is the mistake in this sentence? If someone knows why Geoff isn't in class - he or she should leave the principal know.
In which the author.....
Joel which was whether to go to the ....
Rob Roy had uncommonly....
He or she should let the principal know.
22. Where is the mistake in this sentence? Luke was the smarter boy in our class until Jeremy transferred in.
-but her singing was well received
Smartest boy in our class.....
Max is negotiating...
Brought lunch to the game.
23. Where is the mistake in this sentence? She never told her brother - but Anya felt very excited about him being nominated for the prize.
Excited about his being nominated
Paris Park - which is one of the ....
He or she wears his or her identification tag
Pepe remains uncertain - but ....
24. Where is the mistake in this sentence? Back in 1990 - the group though they had a song that would have launched their career.
The books to the library.
And the poeple had to stop traffic...
Sought to advance a recently....
None
25. Where is the mistake in this sentence? Hari wanted to undertake the challenging project - but was insecure that he could complete it on time.
26. Where is the mistake in this sentence? Last month - he had earned his black belt.
He earned
Unlike those of Colorado and Utah -....
Zed was irratated that the caller hung up....
The tourists - having come so far....
27. Where is the mistake in this sentence? Whether Pepe ate the cookies or did not remains uncertain - bud he had the opportunity.
Pepe remains uncertain - but ....
And the poeple had to stop traffic...
Zed was irratated that the caller hung up....
Because he regarded....
28. 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.
The others ran so quickly...
Must take responsibility for his or her own test preparation.
Brought lunch to the game.
And I are going to travel in Europe...
29. Where is the mistake in this sentence? The excessive rain this summer had a bad affect on the wallpaper in our back porch.
Effect on the wallpaper...
Writing more than her sister....
Must take responsibility for his or her own test preparation.
Certainly ........ -but it was not well-....
30. 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.
Smartest - even though....
Grateful to his parents
He earned
Look carefully....
31. Where is the mistake in this sentence? Being as she is the only teacher available - Sara will lead the session.
He or she should let the principal know.
The only teacher available available - Sara will lead the session.
He or she will be picked up...
Want to express it...
32. Where is the mistake in this sentence? I wasn't with out an opinion; I just didn't want to be expressing it.
Style was very different from Sarah's.
Maria ran all the way
In this bee....
Want to express it...
33. 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.
The first thing we had to do was clear.....because we couldn't..
Make our air quality....
The sun rises before....
Had told Teri that -....
34. 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.
As well as...
Had told Teri that -....
Had cast
Certainly ........ -but it was not well-....
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.
Grateful to his parents
Paid less money than last month.
Because he regarded....
None
36. Where is the mistake in this sentence? My sister and I disagreed about who would return the books at the library.
The books to the library.
Serves as
After school too such as an literary ......
Writing more than her sister....
37. Where is the mistake in this sentence? Uncommonly long-armed - most observers agreed that Rob Roy had a great advantage as a swordsman.
And I are going to travel in Europe...
Likely to be...
Sought to advance a recently....
Rob Roy had uncommonly....
38. Where is the mistake in this sentence? Max negotiating a contract that will improve conditions and be acceptable to the owners.
Max is negotiating...
More important than winning the game.....
Must take responsibility for his or her own test preparation.
We met the class officers
39. Where is the mistake in this sentence? Fast food hamburgers are quicker and easier than home-cooked meals - but the greater is its cost.
Had been financially
Maya Angelou advised us that .....
Planning to go...
But it costs more.
40. Where is the mistake in this sentence? We can always find the presents our mother hides if we look careful.
If we look carefully.
200 words or fewer
The sun rises before....
After school too such as an literary ......
41. 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.
Strike are that they.....are paid too little....
Smartest - even though....
Want to express it...
-but her singing was well received
42. Where is the mistake in this sentence? Among you - Harry - and I - we earned over forty dollars washing windows today.
Among you - Harry - and me
Sought to advance a recently....
Zed was irratated that the caller hung up....
We distributed... -and we urged...
43. Where is the mistake in this sentence? Suddenly we realized that he boat - along with the crew and all our cargo - were sinking.
In which the author.....
Scarcely encounters wind resistance....
Was sinking
The sun rises before....
44. Where is the mistake in this sentence? Before Wally had ate a bite of his dinner - the phone rang again.
Much smoke as the one in my house does.
Because he regarded....
Eaten a bite of his dinner...
Either of us has
45. 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.
Despite regular reminders from the teacher...
Most extreme weather conditions...
Paris Park - which is one of the ....
As if he swam instead.
46. Where is the mistake in this sentence? The tourists - coming so far - didn't want to leave without seeing the statue.
The tourists - having come so far....
But it costs more.
Smartest boy in our class.....
Excited about his being nominated
47. Where is the mistake in this sentence? Mary - Linda - and me is going to travel in Europe this summer.
The books to the library.
Brought lunch to the game.
And I are going to travel in Europe...
Incredible that it only taken three hours.
48. 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.
Incredible that it only taken three hours.
The tourists - having come so far....
Each of the boys has his own camping equipment.
He or she will be picked up...
49. 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.
Which is his favorite sport.
Look carefully....
And the poeple had to stop traffic...
On depression are generall...
50. 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.
Writing more than her sister....
Scarcely encounters wind resistance....
Maria ran all the way
Sought to advance a recently....