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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? 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.






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






3. 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.






4. 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.






5. 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.






6. Where is the mistake in this sentence? If someone knows why Geoff isn't in class - he or she should leave the principal know.






7. Where is the mistake in this sentence? If you look at the packages careful - you'll find that the larger size washes fewer loads of laundary than the smaller one.






8. 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.






9. 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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10. Where is the mistake in this sentence? To win the prize submit an essay telling us in 200 words or less how you would solve the overcrowding problem.






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






12. Where is the mistake in this sentence? I was so ired from climbing the hill - I couldn't hardly get over the fence.






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






14. Where is the mistake in this sentence? Mary isn't concerned with what her admissions conselor told her about the test.

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15. 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.






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






18. 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.






19. 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.






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






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






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






23. Where is the mistake in this sentence? After Amjed finished work - Alice - Sal - and him went to the game together.






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






25. 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.






26. Where is the mistake in this sentence? Whether Pepe ate the cookies or did not remains uncertain - bud he had the opportunity.






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






28. Where is the mistake in this sentence? Due to the innovative wing design - this aircraft encounters scarcely no wind resistance even at the highest speeds.






29. 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.






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






32. Where is the mistake in this sentence? Running all the way - refusing to stop even when she dropped her glove - without any though for her aching feet.






33. Where is the mistake in this sentence? Both individual freedoms as well as economic growth have improved rapidly since the fall of the dictatorship.






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






35. 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.






36. 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.






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






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






39. 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.






40. 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.






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






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






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






44. 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.






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






46. 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.






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






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






49. 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.






50. 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.