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SAT Sentence Correction
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Subjects
:
sat
,
english
Instructions:
Answer
50
questions in
15 minutes
.
If you are not ready to take this test, you can
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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 handwriting was so poor that Jana couldn't determine to who the letter was written.
Was colorful - luxurious and ostentatious.
Whom the letter was written.
First - but my sister....
Want to express it...
2. Where is the mistake in this sentence? Pablo was grateful with his parents for their support and encouragement while he wrote the play.
Serves as
Grateful to his parents
Want to express it...
Had told Teri that -....
3. Where is the mistake in this sentence? Our choir - consisting of 50singers - and is led by a former opera star.
Consists of 50 singers.....
Maria ran all the way
Certainly ........ -but it was not well-....
The sun rises before....
4. Where is the mistake in this sentence? Fast food hamburgers are quicker and easier than home-cooked meals - but the greater is its cost.
But it costs more.
As well as...
Excited about his being nominated
Either talking on the phone or out of her house.
5. Where is the mistake in this sentence? Back in 1990 - the group though they had a song that would have launched their career.
In which the author.....
Whom the letter was written.
-but her singing was well received
None
6. 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.
Look carefully....
Most extreme weather conditions...
Incredible that it only taken three hours.
As if he swam instead.
7. 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.
The others ran so quickly...
The tourists - having come so far....
Elspeth said Juanita.....
Paid less money than last month.
8. 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.
None
Could hardly get over the fence
Brought lunch to the game.
Each of the boys has his own camping equipment.
9. Where is the mistake in this sentence? After ten minutes in the sauna - he was as soaked as if swimming instead.
As if he swam instead.
Fruit drinks all come in different colored jars.
Alice - Sal and he
He or she wears his or her identification tag
10. 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.
In which the author.....
And I are going to travel in Europe...
Had told Teri that -....
Either talking on the phone or out of her house.
11. Where is the mistake in this sentence? Unlike Colorado and Utah - New England's ski slopes are frequently icy - unpleasantly frigid - and overcrowded.
Unlike those of Colorado and Utah -....
As if he swam instead.
Sought to advance a recently....
And I are going to travel in Europe...
12. Where is the mistake in this sentence? Having run to answer the phone - that the caller hung up just as he arrived irratated Zed.
Zed was irratated that the caller hung up....
Joel which was whether to go to the ....
200 words or fewer
Want to express it...
13. Where is the mistake in this sentence? Tan's style of dressing was colorful - luxurious and ostensible.
Effect on the wallpaper...
Strike are that they.....are paid too little....
Which is his favorite sport.
Was colorful - luxurious and ostentatious.
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.
Certainly ........ -but it was not well-....
Which is his favorite sport.
On depression are generall...
He or she will be picked up...
15. Where is the mistake in this sentence? in the coming months - Antarctica will experience the most extremest weather conditions ever known on the planet.
The cakes in the first part are compared to the bakery - rather than to cakes made by that bakery
We met the class officers
For those of you who are afraid of flying - you should ....
Most extreme weather conditions...
16. Where is the mistake in this sentence? All the readers found that Sandra's writing style was very different than Sarah's.
17. Where is the mistake in this sentence? If someone knows why Geoff isn't in class - he or she should leave the principal know.
Despite regular reminders from the teacher...
Rob Roy had uncommonly....
Couldn't complete it on time
He or she should let the principal know.
18. 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.
19. 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.
Paris Park - which is one of the ....
Had cast
And the poeple had to stop traffic...
Eaten a bite of his dinner...
20. 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.
Paid less money than last month.
As if he swam instead.
Alice - Sal and he
Zed was irratated that the caller hung up....
21. 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.
Scarcely encounters wind resistance....
Eaten a bite of his dinner...
Each of the boys has his own camping equipment.
The sun rises before....
22. Where is the mistake in this sentence? Our team had to be disbanded when the pitcher moves out of state.
Effect on the wallpaper...
Pitcher moved out of state.
Because he regarded....
Writing more than her sister....
23. Where is the mistake in this sentence? The author of what is possibly the ideal social novel; Jane Austen seeked to advance a recently evolved concept of the nature of fiction.
Sought to advance a recently....
Maya Angelou advised us that .....
Whom the letter was written.
On depression are generall...
24. Where is the mistake in this sentence? Each of the boys has their own camping equipment.
Brought lunch to the game.
Pepe remains uncertain - but ....
Must take responsibility for his or her own test preparation.
Each of the boys has his own camping equipment.
25. Where is the mistake in this sentence? My sister and I disagreed about who would return the books at the library.
Individual freedoms....and economic growth.....dictatorship.
Writing more than her sister....
We distributed... -and we urged...
The books to the library.
26. 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.
Whom the letter was written.
Was colorful - luxurious and ostentatious.
Of their editorial boards.
-but her singing was well received
27. Where is the mistake in this sentence? Among you - Harry - and I - we earned over forty dollars washing windows today.
He or she wears his or her identification tag
Among you - Harry - and me
As well as...
Consists of 50 singers.....
28. Where is the mistake in this sentence? Amir knows more about soccer than the rest of us because of being his favorite sport.
Which is his favorite sport.
Writing more than her sister....
You'll love our new closable bottles of delicious - refreshing Spur.
After school too such as an literary ......
29. Where is the mistake in this sentence? The beneficial effects of sunlight on depression is generally acknowledged.
Joel which was whether to go to the ....
On depression are generall...
Rob Roy had uncommonly....
But it costs more.
30. Where is the mistake in this sentence? The problem troubling Joel - which was whether to go to the game or to the pary.
Planning to go...
Maria ran all the way
Effect on the wallpaper...
Joel which was whether to go to the ....
31. Where is the mistake in this sentence? The student's final thesis was not only well organized and carefully researched.
Of their editorial boards.
Organized but also carefully researched.
Couldn't complete it on time
Max is negotiating...
32. 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.
Either talking on the phone or out of her house.
200 words or fewer
Organized but also carefully researched.
You'll love our new closable bottles of delicious - refreshing Spur.
33. 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.
The tourists - having come so far....
Effect on the wallpaper...
Zed was irratated that the caller hung up....
Maya Angelou advised us that .....
34. Where is the mistake in this sentence? The cakes and cookies that we ordered to be delivered to the church fair were less expensive and far more attractive than Mayfair's Bakery.
As if he swam instead.
The cakes in the first part are compared to the bakery - rather than to cakes made by that bakery
We distributed... -and we urged...
As well as...
35. Where is the mistake in this sentence? Mary isn't concerned with what her admissions conselor told her about the test.
36. Where is the mistake in this sentence? Either of use have a better singing voive than that soprano.
Excited about his being nominated
In which the author.....
Either of us has
But it costs more.
37. Where is the mistake in this sentence? We were planning to going to Stockhom that summer - but we couldn't find an affordable hotel.
Fruit drinks all come in different colored jars.
Planning to go...
Excited about his being nominated
Certainly ........ -but it was not well-....
38. 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.
Max is negotiating...
Likely to be...
He earned
Which is his favorite sport.
39. Where is the mistake in this sentence? On weekends - more fans arrive at the stadium from the subways than the parking lots.
We distributed... -and we urged...
-but her singing was well received
Than from the parking lots.
Pepe remains uncertain - but ....
40. 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.
Unlike those of Colorado and Utah -....
Paris Park - which is one of the ....
Put on his coat - boots - and hat; he would
More important than winning the game.....
41. 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.
Despite regular reminders from the teacher...
Writing more than her sister....
Excited about his being nominated
As well as...
42. Where is the mistake in this sentence? Whether Pepe ate the cookies or did not remains uncertain - bud he had the opportunity.
Excited about his being nominated
Had told Teri that -....
Pepe remains uncertain - but ....
Grateful to his parents
43. Where is the mistake in this sentence? If you bring a guest along to the pool - be sure they wear their identification tag.
You'll love our new closable bottles of delicious - refreshing Spur.
Make our air quality....
He or she wears his or her identification tag
-but her singing was well received
44. Where is the mistake in this sentence? Suddenly we realized that he boat - along with the crew and all our cargo - were sinking.
Grateful to his parents
And the poeple had to stop traffic...
Serves as
Was sinking
45. 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.
Elspeth said Juanita.....
Rob Roy had uncommonly....
To get the piano....
Each of the boys has his own camping equipment.
46. Where is the mistake in this sentence? She never told her brother - but Anya felt very excited about him being nominated for the prize.
Recommended a tax reduction - convinced the resulting...
Elspeth said Juanita.....
Excited about his being nominated
Certainly ........ -but it was not well-....
47. Where is the mistake in this sentence? Before Wally had ate a bite of his dinner - the phone rang again.
Among you - Harry - and me
Eaten a bite of his dinner...
The others ran so quickly...
Scarcely encounters wind resistance....
48. Where is the mistake in this sentence? Each student must take responsibility for their own test preparation.
Must take responsibility for his or her own test preparation.
200 words or fewer
None
Unlike those of Colorado and Utah -....
49. Where is the mistake in this sentence? The neighbor's chimmney does not cause as much smoke like the one in my house does.
Much smoke as the one in my house does.
Couldn't complete it on time
The sun rises before....
Elspeth said Juanita.....
50. Where is the mistake in this sentence? I wasn't with out an opinion; I just didn't want to be expressing it.
Likely to be...
Wasn't concerned
Want to express it...
Had been financially