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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? Either of use have a better singing voive than that soprano.






2. Where is the mistake in this sentence? Indira is best know for her dancing - and her singing was well recieved at the concert.






3. 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.






4. Where is the mistake in this sentence? Hari wanted to undertake the challenging project - but was insecure that he could complete it on time.


5. 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.






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






7. 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.






8. 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.






9. Where is the mistake in this sentence? On weekends - more fans arrive at the stadium from the subways than the parking lots.






10. Where is the mistake in this sentence? Jen - Mia - and Em shared in common a determination to become famous rock trios.






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






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






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






14. 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.






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






16. Where is the mistake in this sentence? Tan's style of dressing was colorful - luxurious and ostensible.






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






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? After Amjed finished work - Alice - Sal - and him went to the game together.






20. 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.






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






22. 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.


23. Where is the mistake in this sentence? Uncommonly long-armed - most observers agreed that Rob Roy had a great advantage as a swordsman.






24. 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.






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






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






27. 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.






28. 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.






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






30. 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.






31. 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.






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






33. Where is the mistake in this sentence? Among you - Harry - and I - we earned over forty dollars washing windows today.






34. Where is the mistake in this sentence? Charlotte and me were best friends at camp - but we never see each other now.






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






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






37. 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.






38. Where is the mistake in this sentence? All the readers found that Sandra's writing style was very different than Sarah's.


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






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






41. 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.






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






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






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






45. 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.






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






47. 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.






48. 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.






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? Running all the way - refusing to stop even when she dropped her glove - without any though for her aching feet.