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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? Tan's style of dressing was colorful - luxurious and ostensible.
Put on his coat - boots - and hat; he would
Either talking on the phone or out of her house.
Was colorful - luxurious and ostentatious.
Maria ran all the way
2. 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.
Brought lunch to the game.
Had cast
Had told Teri that -....
The only teacher available available - Sara will lead the session.
3. Where is the mistake in this sentence? Last week - we are going to meet the class officers to dicuss redecorating the cafeteria.
If we look carefully.
Excited about his being nominated
We met the class officers
The tourists - having come so far....
4. 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.
Incredible that it only taken three hours.
Grateful to his parents
Brought lunch to the game.
Joel which was whether to go to the ....
5. 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.
In which the author.....
The cakes in the first part are compared to the bakery - rather than to cakes made by that bakery
Make our air quality....
After school too such as an literary ......
6. Where is the mistake in this sentence? Each student must take responsibility for their own test preparation.
Incredible that it only taken three hours.
Among you - Harry - and me
Must take responsibility for his or her own test preparation.
Either talking on the phone or out of her house.
7. Where is the mistake in this sentence? The president's economists recommended a tax reduction - convinced that the resulting increase in consumer spend would stimulate the economy.
He or she wears his or her identification tag
Could hardly get over the fence
Maria ran all the way
Recommended a tax reduction - convinced the resulting...
8. Where is the mistake in this sentence? We can always find the presents our mother hides if we look careful.
If we look carefully.
Smartest boy in our class.....
Of their editorial boards.
More important than winning the game.....
9. Where is the mistake in this sentence? Unlike Colorado and Utah - New England's ski slopes are frequently icy - unpleasantly frigid - and overcrowded.
As if he swam instead.
Had cast
Unlike those of Colorado and Utah -....
Maria ran all the way
10. Where is the mistake in this sentence? Hundreds of bananas were dropped on to the road and they had to stop traffic to clean up.
You'll love our new closable bottles of delicious - refreshing Spur.
Maria ran all the way
And the poeple had to stop traffic...
Of their editorial boards.
11. Where is the mistake in this sentence? Each of the boys has their own camping equipment.
After school too such as an literary ......
We distributed... -and we urged...
Paid less money than last month.
Each of the boys has his own camping equipment.
12. Where is the mistake in this sentence? Beth is more skilled than her sister Anya - to whom she dedicated her book.
Joel which was whether to go to the ....
But it costs more.
The tourists - having come so far....
Writing more than her sister....
13. 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.
The tourists - having come so far....
Joel which was whether to go to the ....
As well as...
After school too such as an literary ......
14. Where is the mistake in this sentence? The excessive rain this summer had a bad affect on the wallpaper in our back porch.
Unlike those of Colorado and Utah -....
Of their editorial boards.
Max is negotiating...
Effect on the wallpaper...
15. 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.
Annoyed the publisher
As if he swam instead.
Strike are that they.....are paid too little....
Was colorful - luxurious and ostentatious.
16. 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.
Excited about his being nominated
Either talking on the phone or out of her house.
In this bee....
Incredible that it only taken three hours.
17. Where is the mistake in this sentence?Elspeth told Juanita that she couldn't finish her dinner.
The books to the library.
On depression are generall...
The tourists - having come so far....
Elspeth said Juanita.....
18. Where is the mistake in this sentence? Certainly the new furniture was professional looking. It was not well-suited to the space.
Certainly ........ -but it was not well-....
In which the author.....
The cakes in the first part are compared to the bakery - rather than to cakes made by that bakery
Paris Park - which is one of the ....
19. 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.
Of their editorial boards.
Likely to be...
Planning to go...
You'll love our new closable bottles of delicious - refreshing Spur.
20. Where is the mistake in this sentence? Being as she is the only teacher available - Sara will lead the session.
Serves as
200 words or fewer
The only teacher available available - Sara will lead the session.
Smartest - even though....
21. Where is the mistake in this sentence? Archy will be in the spelling bee - for his grades in this have been excellent.
He earned
Among you - Harry - and me
In this bee....
Most extreme weather conditions...
22. Where is the mistake in this sentence? Our choir - consisting of 50singers - and is led by a former opera star.
Consists of 50 singers.....
Grateful to his parents
Fruit drinks all come in different colored jars.
None
23. Where is the mistake in this sentence? Mary isn't concerned with what her admissions conselor told her about the test.
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.
Excited about his being nominated
Put on his coat - boots - and hat; he would
Must take responsibility for his or her own test preparation.
In which the author.....
25. 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.
Despite regular reminders from the teacher...
For those of you who are afraid of flying - you should ....
As if he swam instead.
Style was very different from Sarah's.
26. 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...
Whom the letter was written.
Maya Angelou advised us that .....
Effect on the wallpaper...
27. Where is the mistake in this sentence? The seven flavors of fruit drink all come in a different colored jar.
Pepe remains uncertain - but ....
Fruit drinks all come in different colored jars.
Likely to be...
Rob Roy had uncommonly....
28. Where is the mistake in this sentence? I wasn't with out an opinion; I just didn't want to be expressing it.
Max is negotiating...
Want to express it...
Strike are that they.....are paid too little....
Whom the letter was written.
29. Where is the mistake in this sentence? We were planning to going to Stockhom that summer - but we couldn't find an affordable hotel.
Joel which was whether to go to the ....
Planning to go...
Zed was irratated that the caller hung up....
Rob Roy had uncommonly....
30. Where is the mistake in this sentence? The beneficial effects of sunlight on depression is generally acknowledged.
On depression are generall...
The cakes in the first part are compared to the bakery - rather than to cakes made by that bakery
Writing more than her sister....
Couldn't complete it on time
31. 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.
32. 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.
And the poeple had to stop traffic...
Planning to go...
We distributed... -and we urged...
Of their editorial boards.
33. 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...
Pitcher moved out of state.
Wasn't concerned
Was sinking
34. Where is the mistake in this sentence? Our team had to be disbanded when the pitcher moves out of state.
Alice - Sal and he
Look carefully....
Pitcher moved out of state.
Had been financially
35. Where is the mistake in this sentence? The tourists - coming so far - didn't want to leave without seeing the statue.
Was sinking
The tourists - having come so far....
Likely to be...
None
36. Where is the mistake in this sentence? The handwriting was so poor that Jana couldn't determine to who the letter was written.
Whom the letter was written.
In which the author.....
Incredible that it only taken three hours.
Must take responsibility for his or her own test preparation.
37. Where is the mistake in this sentence? The novelist never wrote about family life - however he regarded it as too personal.
He or she should let the principal know.
None
Because he regarded....
In this bee....
38. 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.
Individual freedoms....and economic growth.....dictatorship.
To get the piano....
Could hardly get over the fence
The first thing we had to do was clear.....because we couldn't..
39. Where is the mistake in this sentence? Before Wally had ate a bite of his dinner - the phone rang again.
Alice - Sal and he
Paris Park - which is one of the ....
Grateful to his parents
Eaten a bite of his dinner...
40. Where is the mistake in this sentence? All the girls on the swim team want to be an Olympic champion.
200 words or fewer
The sun rises before....
Most extreme weather conditions...
Want to be Olympic champions.
41. Where is the mistake in this sentence? Having run to answer the phone - that the caller hung up just as he arrived irratated Zed.
Was sinking
Could hardly get over the fence
Zed was irratated that the caller hung up....
Sought to advance a recently....
42. Where is the mistake in this sentence? Hari wanted to undertake the challenging project - but was insecure that he could complete it on time.
43. Where is the mistake in this sentence? I was so ired from climbing the hill - I couldn't hardly get over the fence.
Had been financially
For those of you who are afraid of flying - you should ....
Could hardly get over the fence
The others ran so quickly...
44. 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.
He or she will be picked up...
Consists of 50 singers.....
The first thing we had to do was clear.....because we couldn't..
Most extreme weather conditions...
45. Where is the mistake in this sentence? Pablo was grateful with his parents for their support and encouragement while he wrote the play.
Grateful to his parents
Couldn't complete it on time
Sought to advance a recently....
Of their editorial boards.
46. Where is the mistake in this sentence? Either of use have a better singing voive than that soprano.
Either of us has
Elspeth said Juanita.....
To get the piano....
Individual freedoms....and economic growth.....dictatorship.
47. Where is the mistake in this sentence? After ten minutes in the sauna - he was as soaked as if swimming instead.
Zed was irratated that the caller hung up....
Among you - Harry - and me
Had been financially
As if he swam instead.
48. Where is the mistake in this sentence? The dispatcher having told Teri that - to succeed in this business - being fas t is more significant than being correct.
Had told Teri that -....
Joel which was whether to go to the ....
200 words or fewer
The cakes in the first part are compared to the bakery - rather than to cakes made by that bakery
49. 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.
Could hardly get over the fence
Among you - Harry - and me
Fruit drinks all come in different colored jars.
Had cast
50. Where is the mistake in this sentence? Mary - Linda - and me is going to travel in Europe this summer.
The cakes in the first part are compared to the bakery - rather than to cakes made by that bakery
In which the author.....
Maria ran all the way
And I are going to travel in Europe...