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Practice Test 01

Question Your Answer Correct Answer Result Explanation

1. E A Wrong Explain

2. E D Wrong Explain

3. E C Wrong Explain

4. C B Wrong Explain

5. E C Wrong Explain

6. E A Wrong Explain

7. E E Correct

8. D A Wrong Explain

9. B B Correct

10. A E Wrong Explain

11. D D Correct

12. D D Correct

13. E C Wrong Explain

14. C A Wrong Explain

15. E D Wrong Explain

Test 01

1. Illiteracy is an enormous problem,A it affectsB millions of people worldwide,C and is an impediment

toD social progress. No errorE.

A.

B.

C.

D.

E.

Correct Answer: A

Explanation:

This is an example of a type of error known as comma splice. You cannot use a comma to link two
complete sentences: use a semicolon.

See rule G01 in Grammar Focus

SAT identification of sentence errors explanation

Test 01

2. The company president has takenA steps to ensure that sheB can handle the pressure and anxiety
associated withC the job, includingD joining a yoga class and enlisting the support of a network of
friends. No errorE.
A.

B.

C.

D.

E.

Correct Answer: D

Explanation:

Misplaced modifier. Including seems to refer to job when it should refer to steps.

See rule E03 in Grammar Focus

SAT identification of sentence errors explanation

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3. If you are sure thatA you are in the right,B you would notC mind an independent examination ofD the
case. No errorE.

A.

B.

C.
D.

E.

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

After a present tense in the if clause, we need a future tense in the main clause. Would should be
changed to will.

4. The union insistedA on an increase in theirB membersC starting pay, and threatened to call a strike
if the company refused toD meet the demand. No errorE.

A.

B.

C.

D.

E.

Correct Answer: B

Explanation:

Change their to its because the union is a singular noun.

5. Television viewers claim thatA the number of scenes depictingB alcohol consumption haveC increased
dramatically overD the last decade. No errorE.
A.

B.

C.

D.

E.

Correct Answer: C

Explanation:

Change have to has because the number requires a singular verb.

6. Employees with lessA personal problems areB likelyC to be moreD productive. No errorE.

A.

B.

C.

D.

E.

Correct Answer: A

Explanation:
Use fewer not less for countable items.

8. ShipwreckedA on a desert island, coconuts and otherB fruits formedC the basis of the sailorsD diet.
No errorE.

A.

B.

C.

D.

E.

Correct Answer: A

Explanation:

This is an example of a dangling modifier. It implies that coconuts were shipwrecked. To correct the
sentence you could change Shipwrecked to When he was shipwrecked.

10. The rhododendron, whichA ornaments so manyB English gardens, isC not native toD Europe. No
errorE.

A.

B.

C.

D.

E.
Correct Answer: E

Explanation:

No error.