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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? Tan's style of dressing was colorful - luxurious and ostensible.






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.






3. Where is the mistake in this sentence? Last week - we are going to meet the class officers to dicuss redecorating the cafeteria.






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.






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.






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






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.






8. Where is the mistake in this sentence? We can always find the presents our mother hides if we look careful.






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






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.






11. Where is the mistake in this sentence? Each of the boys has their 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.






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.






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






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.






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.






17. Where is the mistake in this sentence?Elspeth told Juanita that she couldn't finish her dinner.






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






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.






20. Where is the mistake in this sentence? Being as she is the only teacher available - Sara will lead the session.






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






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






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.






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.






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.






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






28. Where is the mistake in this sentence? I wasn't with out an opinion; I just didn't want to be expressing it.






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.






30. Where is the mistake in this sentence? The beneficial effects of sunlight on depression is generally acknowledged.






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.






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.






34. Where is the mistake in this sentence? Our team had to be disbanded when the pitcher moves out of state.






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






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






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






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.






39. Where is the mistake in this sentence? Before Wally had ate a bite of his dinner - the phone rang again.






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






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.






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.






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.






45. Where is the mistake in this sentence? Pablo was grateful with his parents for their support and encouragement while he wrote the play.






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






47. Where is the mistake in this sentence? After ten minutes in the sauna - he was as soaked as if swimming 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.






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.






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