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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? If you look at the packages careful - you'll find that the larger size washes fewer loads of laundary than the smaller one.






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






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






4. 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.






5. 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.






6. 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.






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






8. 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.






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






10. Where is the mistake in this sentence? Back in 1990 - the group though they had a song that would have launched their career.






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






12. 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.






13. 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.






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? 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.






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






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






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






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? If you bring a guest along to the pool - be sure they wear their identification tag.






21. 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.






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






23. 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.






24. 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.






25. 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.






26. Where is the mistake in this sentence? Suddenly we realized that he boat - along with the crew and all our cargo - were sinking.






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






28. 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.






29. 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.






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


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






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






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






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






35. 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.






36. Where is the mistake in this sentence? in the coming months - Antarctica will experience the most extremest weather conditions ever known on the planet.






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






38. 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.






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






40. 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.






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






42. 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.






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


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? Beth is more skilled than her sister Anya - to whom she dedicated her book.






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






47. 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.






48. 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.






49. 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.






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