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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.
  • 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? Suddenly we realized that he boat - along with the crew and all our cargo - were sinking.






2. 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.






3. 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.






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






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






6. 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.






7. 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.


8. 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.






9. Where is the mistake in this sentence? Last month - he had earned his black belt.






10. 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.






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.


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






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






14. Where is the mistake in this sentence? The problem troubling Joel - which was whether to go to the game or to the pary.






15. Where is the mistake in this sentence? Each of the boys has their own camping equipment.






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






17. 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.






18. 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.






19. 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.






20. 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.






21. Where is the mistake in this sentence? The student's final thesis was not only well organized and carefully researched.






22. Where is the mistake in this sentence? You'll love our new reclosable bottles of Spur. The yare so delicious and refreshing.


23. 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.






24. Where is the mistake in this sentence? Having run to answer the phone - that the caller hung up just as he arrived irratated Zed.






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






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






27. 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.






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






29. Where is the mistake in this sentence? Luke was the smarter boy in our class until Jeremy transferred in.






30. Where is the mistake in this sentence? My sister and I disagreed about who would return the books at the library.






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






32. Where is the mistake in this sentence? She never told her brother - but Anya felt very excited about him being nominated for the prize.






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






34. Where is the mistake in this sentence? If you bring a guest along to the pool - be sure they wear their identification tag.






35. Where is the mistake in this sentence? Fast food hamburgers are quicker and easier than home-cooked meals - but the greater is its cost.






36. 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.






37. Where is the mistake in this sentence? Amir knows more about soccer than the rest of us because of being his favorite sport.






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






39. Where is the mistake in this sentence? We were planning to going to Stockhom that summer - but we couldn't find an affordable hotel.






40. 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.






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






42. Where is the mistake in this sentence? Max negotiating a contract that will improve conditions and be acceptable to the owners.






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






44. Where is the mistake in this sentence? Beth is more skilled than her sister Anya - to whom she dedicated her book.






45. 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.






46. 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.






47. 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.






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






49. 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.






50. 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.