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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? All the readers found that Sandra's writing style was very different than Sarah's.
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2. 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.
Pepe remains uncertain - but ....
Had been financially
Maria ran all the way
Maya Angelou advised us that .....
3. 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....
And the poeple had to stop traffic...
None
Of their editorial boards.
4. Where is the mistake in this sentence? The beneficial effects of sunlight on depression is generally acknowledged.
Rob Roy had uncommonly....
Consists of 50 singers.....
On depression are generall...
Look carefully....
5. 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.
The first thing we had to do was clear.....because we couldn't..
You'll love our new closable bottles of delicious - refreshing Spur.
Unlike those of Colorado and Utah -....
Make our air quality....
6. Where is the mistake in this sentence? Our choir - consisting of 50singers - and is led by a former opera star.
Planning to go...
For those of you who are afraid of flying - you should ....
Recommended a tax reduction - convinced the resulting...
Consists of 50 singers.....
7. Where is the mistake in this sentence? Jen - Mia - and Em shared in common a determination to become famous rock trios.
Become a famous rock trio.
Certainly ........ -but it was not well-....
Of their editorial boards.
Which is his favorite sport.
8. 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 -....
None
Paris Park - which is one of the ....
Much smoke as the one in my house does.
9. Where is the mistake in this sentence? On weekends - more fans arrive at the stadium from the subways than the parking lots.
Zed was irratated that the caller hung up....
We met the class officers
Style was very different from Sarah's.
Than from the parking lots.
10. Where is the mistake in this sentence? Archy will be in the spelling bee - for his grades in this have been excellent.
Zed was irratated that the caller hung up....
Certainly ........ -but it was not well-....
Much smoke as the one in my house does.
In this bee....
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.
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12. 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.
In this bee....
After school too such as an literary ......
Likely to be...
For those of you who are afraid of flying - you should ....
13. Where is the mistake in this sentence? After Amjed finished work - Alice - Sal - and him went to the game together.
Rob Roy had uncommonly....
He or she will be picked up...
Alice - Sal and he
Want to express it...
14. Where is the mistake in this sentence? We distributed lists of known violations - and everyone we met was urged by us to avioid the more flagrant scofflaw establishments.
Incredible that it only taken three hours.
Had told Teri that -....
Much smoke as the one in my house does.
We distributed... -and we urged...
15. Where is the mistake in this sentence? The seven flavors of fruit drink all come in a different colored jar.
Was sinking
Unlike those of Colorado and Utah -....
Fruit drinks all come in different colored jars.
Had been financially
16. 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.
The tourists - having come so far....
Either talking on the phone or out of her house.
Incredible that it only taken three hours.
To get the piano....
17. Where is the mistake in this sentence? We were planning to going to Stockhom that summer - but we couldn't find an affordable hotel.
Strike are that they.....are paid too little....
Planning to go...
Rob Roy had uncommonly....
We distributed... -and we urged...
18. 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.
Annoyed the publisher
Put on his coat - boots - and hat; he would
Maria ran all the way
He or she will be picked up...
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.
He or she wears his or her identification tag
Likely to be...
Had cast
You'll love our new closable bottles of delicious - refreshing Spur.
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.
Rob Roy had uncommonly....
Effect on the wallpaper...
For those of you who are afraid of flying - you should ....
21. Where is the mistake in this sentence? Indira is best know for her dancing - and her singing was well recieved at the concert.
If we look carefully.
As well as...
On depression are generall...
-but her singing was well received
22. 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...
Likely to be...
To get the piano....
Which is his favorite sport.
23. Where is the mistake in this sentence? The tourists - coming so far - didn't want to leave without seeing the statue.
Scarcely encounters wind resistance....
Strike are that they.....are paid too little....
The tourists - having come so far....
Serves as
24. Where is the mistake in this sentence? You'll love our new reclosable bottles of Spur. The yare so delicious and refreshing.
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25. 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.
Zed was irratated that the caller hung up....
Maya Angelou advised us that .....
Pepe remains uncertain - but ....
Smartest - even though....
26. Where is the mistake in this sentence? Certainly the new furniture was professional looking. It was not well-suited to the space.
Pitcher moved out of state.
Certainly ........ -but it was not well-....
Planning to go...
The only teacher available available - Sara will lead the session.
27. Where is the mistake in this sentence? Charlotte and me were best friends at camp - but we never see each other now.
Charlotte and I were.....
Eaten a bite of his dinner...
In which the author.....
He earned
28. Where is the mistake in this sentence? Whether Pepe ate the cookies or did not remains uncertain - bud he had the opportunity.
As if he swam instead.
Pepe remains uncertain - but ....
He or she will be picked up...
Joel which was whether to go to the ....
29. Where is the mistake in this sentence? She never told her brother - but Anya felt very excited about him being nominated for the prize.
Put on his coat - boots - and hat; he would
Excited about his being nominated
Was colorful - luxurious and ostentatious.
After school too such as an literary ......
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.
As if he swam instead.
Was sinking
Serves as
To get the piano....
31. Where is the mistake in this sentence? Uncommonly long-armed - most observers agreed that Rob Roy had a great advantage as a swordsman.
If we look carefully.
Rob Roy had uncommonly....
Paris Park - which is one of the ....
200 words or fewer
32. Where is the mistake in this sentence? After ten minutes in the sauna - he was as soaked as if swimming instead.
Recommended a tax reduction - convinced the resulting...
As if he swam instead.
Maya Angelou advised us that .....
In which the author.....
33. 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...
We met the class officers
Scarcely encounters wind resistance....
-but her singing was well received
34. 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.
Paris Park - which is one of the ....
To get the piano....
Likely to be...
The first thing we had to do was clear.....because we couldn't..
35. 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.
Writing more than her sister....
The cakes in the first part are compared to the bakery - rather than to cakes made by that bakery
Sought to advance a recently....
The sun rises before....
36. Where is the mistake in this sentence? If you bring a guest along to the pool - be sure they wear their identification tag.
Put on his coat - boots - and hat; he would
Want to express it...
Could hardly get over the fence
He or she wears his or her identification tag
37. Where is the mistake in this sentence? Amir knows more about soccer than the rest of us because of being his favorite sport.
None
200 words or fewer
Most extreme weather conditions...
Which is his favorite sport.
38. Where is the mistake in this sentence? Our team had to be disbanded when the pitcher moves out of state.
Wasn't concerned
Become a famous rock trio.
You'll love our new closable bottles of delicious - refreshing Spur.
Pitcher moved out of state.
39. Where is the mistake in this sentence? Luke was the smarter boy in our class until Jeremy transferred in.
He earned
Whom the letter was written.
Could hardly get over the fence
Smartest boy in our class.....
40. 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...
Joel which was whether to go to the ....
In which the author.....
Brought lunch to the game.
41. Where is the mistake in this sentence? Either of use have a better singing voive than that soprano.
Of their editorial boards.
Had been financially
He or she will be picked up...
Either of us has
42. Where is the mistake in this sentence? My sister and I disagreed about who would return the books at the library.
Which is his favorite sport.
The books to the library.
Elspeth said Juanita.....
Despite regular reminders from the teacher...
43. Where is the mistake in this sentence? The novelist never wrote about family life - however he regarded it as too personal.
More important than winning the game.....
Maya Angelou advised us that .....
Because he regarded....
Smartest boy in our class.....
44. 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.
Maya Angelou advised us that .....
Individual freedoms....and economic growth.....dictatorship.
Put on his coat - boots - and hat; he would
Fruit drinks all come in different colored jars.
45. 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.
He earned
Must take responsibility for his or her own test preparation.
The cakes in the first part are compared to the bakery - rather than to cakes made by that bakery
Much smoke as the one in my house does.
46. 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.
Most extreme weather conditions...
Individual freedoms....and economic growth.....dictatorship.
Sought to advance a recently....
Organized but also carefully researched.
47. 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.
Despite regular reminders from the teacher...
Charlotte and I were.....
Recommended a tax reduction - convinced the resulting...
48. 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.
The others ran so quickly...
More important than winning the game.....
In which the author.....
Had been financially
49. Where is the mistake in this sentence? Each student must take responsibility for their own test preparation.
Strike are that they.....are paid too little....
Alice - Sal and he
Could hardly get over the fence
Must take responsibility for his or her own test preparation.
50. Where is the mistake in this sentence? Before Wally had ate a bite of his dinner - the phone rang again.
Make our air quality....
Couldn't complete it on time
Eaten a bite of his dinner...
Smartest boy in our class.....