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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? The excessive rain this summer had a bad affect on the wallpaper in our back porch.






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






3. 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.






4. 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.






5. 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.






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






7. 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.






8. 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.






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






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






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






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






13. 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.






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






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


16. 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.






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






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






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






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






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






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






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? 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.






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






26. 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.






27. 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.


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






30. 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.






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






32. 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.






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






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






35. 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.






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






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






38. 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.






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






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






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


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






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






44. 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.






45. 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.






46. 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.






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






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






49. 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.






50. 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.