Sat Grammar Quiz 13 (60 MCQs)

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1. Choose the sentence that is both grammatically correct and uses the appropriate verb tense.
2. Which sentence demonstrates correct subject-verb agreement with a plural subject?
3. Identify the error in the following sentence:Running quickly, the finish line was crossed by the exhausted athlete.
4. You can use a period (.), dash (-), colon (:), semi-colon (;), and what else to fix a run-on?
5. My grumpy cat is very smart, friendly, and shows energy.
6. Do we add-ly to this adjective when making it an adverb?Fast
7. The farmer should not have beenA so careless asB to leave the door of the house unbolted whenC he had goneD to bed. No errorE.
8. The hearts branching vascular architecture is a complex system that has much more to do with oxygenation of tissues than with love.
9. Automated book-summary technology, programmers believe, may soon be available, so some investors are buying stocks in related new companies.
10. Which choice completes the text with the most logical transition?Jeremy never studies. Also, he gets perfect grades on his exams.
11. Select the correct verb tense:By next year, I ..... in this city for five years.
12. Everyone in the class has .....
13. The art exhibit's brochure read like a 'who's who' of famous Italian artists;Michelangelo, Raphael, Leonardo da Vinci .....
14. One leg of the chair was ..... damaged
15. When any one of these changes occur, it is likely the result of careful analysis conducted by transportation planners.
16. The calendar and the wheel, each an example of Mesopotamian ingenuity, are among the inventions we often take for granted today. Choose 1 answer:
17. Lucas! Go sit in the desk over .....
18. The three richest men in America haveA assets worth more thanB the combined assetsC of the sixty poorest countries ofD the world. No errorE.
19. Though wax candles pose a risk of fire hazard, due to their open flames, they generate a light that is more relaxing than electric candles.
20. Select the word that best completes the sentence:The CEO's ..... remarks offended many employees.
21. In a painting titled "The Milkmaid" by Johannes Vermeer, the artist prominently features a bread basket, milk pitcher, and bowl. Such quotidian objects, depicted in exquisite detail by Vermeer, a painter celebrated for his naturalism, ..... the daily minutiae of a seventeenth-century Dutch household. Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?
22. Identify the sentence with the correct use of a participial phrase.
23. When interviewing for a job, three things you should never do are show up late, ..... talk about how hard it is to find work, or criticize your former employer.
24. Which revision best improves the sentence for parallel structure? "He likes to swim, biking, and to run."
25. At first, the business failed miserably because the citizens of the island didn't know about ice and hadn't a clue what to do with it. Gradually, however, the people [11] whom try it began to see its possibilities and spread the word.
26. While many tourists view Sri Lanka through the lens of its southernmost, glittering oceanside resorts; much of the northern reaches of the country still bear the harsh scars of a horrific wartime past.
27. Egyptian gold has a much redder hue than in other parts of the world.
28. Louise Bennett (1919-2006), also known as "Miss Lou, " was an influential Jamaican poet and folklorist. Her innovative poems ..... the use of Jamaican Creole (a spoken language) in literature. Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?
29. The ..... backpacks were lined up outside the classroom.
30. An Actor Prepares, Building a Character, and Creating a Role describe Constantin Stanislavski's system of acting. Either is among the most read books on the craft. Choose 1 answer:
31. For instance, the famous poet Maya Angelou pursued diverse career paths as a prose writer, producing, civil rights activist, and more.
32. What is the most effective method to master grammar rules for the 'Standard English Conventions' questions?
33. During his college interview, Jose was confused by several questions, including one about his favorite types of animals, and another that asked, 'if you were a flavor of ice cream, what flavor would you be?'
34. All of you ..... a special meal tomorrow.
35. A semicolon is used to join two independent clauses.
36. Which sentence best demonstrates correct punctuation and word usage?
37. The teenager, along with her classmates, object to the school's use of uniforms beginning next year.
38. Though the words "vintage" and "classic" are often applied interchangeably, there is a subtle difference: "vintage" has a primary reference to age, while "classic" can add an additional connotation of elegance.
39. Choose the sentence that corrects the error in the following: "Neither of the answers are correct."
40. Finding contemporary classical music "arrogant, " Lutz Glandien's music embraces rock influences and older styles alike.
41. Which pronoun correctly completes the sentence? The dog wagged ..... tail.
42. The piano is known for its lovely and expressive sound; naturally, a trained pianist will find it especially beautiful.
43. Rewrite the sentence with proper punctuation:My brother who is ten years old plays soccer
44. Which sentence is correct?A) We learned four languages at school:Italian, German, French and English.B) We learned four languages at school-Italian, German, French and English.
45. Ben drives his car ..... to Kuala Lumpur.
46. Project SCORE was the first communications satellite ever put into Earth's orbit, and it will be launched on December 18, 1958.
47. Though kangaroos seem docile, males can be fiercely competitive when he searches for mates. Choose 1 answer:
48. The number of new bands from my hometown of Austin ..... astonishing when you consider that the city used to be much smaller than it is today.
49. Any great opera depends upon a well-written libretto, the text that will be sung, requires, in most cases, the services of a second author who is not the composer of the music.
50. Everyone in most psychiatric circles agree that daily exercise can enhance mental well-being. Choose 1 answer:
51. After listening to the prisoner's passionate pleas, Judge Jim decided to grant the man .....
52. Which word correctly completes the sentence? The weather was ..... than yesterday.
53. "The coach told Mike that he was going to miss the next game." What is incorrect about this sentence?
54. Spies for our government ..... in France.
55. Choose the sentence with correct subject/verb agreement.
56. Select the sentence that uses the correct comparative form.
57. Jane missed several assignments, she knew her grade would be lowered, but she didn't expect a D.
58. Each of the students have submitted their assignments on time. Choose 1 answer:
59. Mt. Austin, which offers a beautiful view from the summit, is in Australia, and is a popular tourist attraction.
60. Roberto's physical acuteness was undeniable:he set six new athletic records during his sophomore year.