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Sat Grammar Quiz 14 (60 MCQs)

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1. While it panted and strained at its leash, the dog's owner attempted to restrain the puppy when it saw a squirrel at the dog park.
2. Read the following sentence and identify the error: "If I was you, I would take the job."
3. When Julius Caesar's army landed on British shores in 55 BCE, neither his language nor the local inhabitants bore any relation to what would eventually become English.
4. Chewing first involves putting food inside the mouth, where the grinding of teeth and secretion of saliva start to break down the physical and chemical composition of food.Which choice most effectively helps establish the main topic of the paragraph?
5. Select the sentence that is free of any punctuation errors.
6. Lack of a significant fact ..... that the research leading to these conclusions [21] were paid for by Nestle Waters, a company in the business of selling bottled water ..... has raised some doubts about the seriousness of the problem.
7. I like the pain to be over in less than 60 seconds. I am able to run longer but wasn't usually happy about it.
8. Is this sentence written correctly:true or false?She has the answers.
9. Celebrated Tewa potter Maria Martinez (1887-1980) made her signature all-black ceramic vessels using a heating technique called reduction firing. This technique involves smothering the flame surrounding the clay vessel ..... the vessel takes on a shiny, black hue. Which choice completes the text with the most logical transition?
10. The word in the BLANK should be: ..... of the rabbits sat in its own pen.
11. Select the sentence that demonstrates correct subject-verb agreement, pronoun usage, and possessive apostrophe placement.
12. The writer wants to insert the following sentence.Any discussion of agricultural drones mustacknowledge the potential safety concernssurrounding their use.To make the passage most logical, the sentenceshould be placed at the beginning of paragraph
13. Our project was plagued by two main issues; cost overruns and bureaucratic red tape.
14. Woolly rhinos once made its home in places as diverse as Scotland and South Korea. Choose 1 answer:
15. I ..... my old teacher last week. A. visited B. visit C. am visiting D. have visited
16. Which choice most effectively sets up the information provided in the next part of the sentence?
17. Alvin is struggling in math class this year; and there are many topics in Precalculus that he finds both challenging and frustrating.
18. "Is", he asked with curiosity, "both of your sisters attending the dance?"
19. Which sentence is incorrect? 1. The committee plans to work on their budget next week.2. The audience clapped its hands.
20. Read the following passage and answer the question: "Although the new policy was intended to streamline operations, it inadvertently created more confusion among employees." Which word could best replace "inadvertently" without changing the meaning of the sentence?
21. There's one commonly overlooked disadvantage of remote fitness, however:it's inability to foster a sense of community amongst participants, no matter how challenging the workout.
22. Select the correct pronoun: "Neither of the answers is correct, ..... ?"
23. True or false:We add a comma before the word "too"
24. Which revision corrects the verb tense inconsistency in the following sentence? "While I was walking to school, I see my friend and waved."
25. Sally aims to reach and retain one million users by the end of the year.
26. The teacher explained ..... to the pupils.
27. Choose the sentence that uses the most appropriate word usage.
28. Original Sentence:The students were eager to learn about the new .....
29. Arching their backs and hissing ..... a behavior common to many felines when they feel that their safety is threatened.
30. The entire cast from her favorite television show, except the actress who plays the main character, were present at the event.
31. In an era of smartphones and text-messaging, one may find it difficult to find a moment of silence; at times our technology can seem like a burden.
32. We ..... in silence when he suddenly ..... me to help him. A. walked-was asking B. were walking-asked C. were walking-was asking D. walked-asked
33. Which of the following sentences uses the correct verb tense?
34. Original Sentence:The teachers lounge was renovated over the summer.
35. Many believe it is unwise to attempt a solo climb of Mount Everest without proper training; others might see it as a testament to human endurance and spirit. Choose 1 answer:
36. Identify the fragment and correct it: "Running through the park."
37. A member of the Cherokee Nation, Mary Golda Ross is renowned for her contributions to NASA's Planetary Flight Handbook, which ..... detailed mathematical guidance for missions to Mars and Venus. Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?
38. The boy, among many friends, celebrate his birthday in lavish style.
39. Concert audiences in the 1800s did not have access to recording technology and might only hear a song once in their entire life; for they, an encore was their only chance to hear a piece of music for a second time.
40. Bursting with color, the pale hospital patient appreciated her friend's gift of flowers.
41. It is raining heavily with rolls of thunder. We ..... such a terrible thunderstorm. A. would never see B. had never seen C. have never seen D. never see
42. All were asked to fill out a questionnaire designed to reveal the level of their state of mind and sense of well-being. The flow of blood in [5] all the subject's subgenual prefrontal cortex was also measured.
43. It was one of those rare occasions when everyone's expectations seem higher than what the circumstances .....
44. Which sentence use incorrect punctuation marks?
45. Choose the best word to complete the sentence:The professor's explanation was so ..... that the students left the lecture more confused than before.
46. Being abandoned by our friends is the cause of great sorrow for us.
47. The three Supreme Court Justices appointed by the current President were judged on their trial records as an attorney and as an elected judge.
48. My lunch I had with my friend Gary did not go very well. For one thing, he said he would come to pick me up at noon. He normally texts me when he's outside, so I waited until 12:25. Finally, at 12:30, he sends a text: "Left my phone at home and had to come back to get it since you weren't downstairs waiting."
49. Sequence of tenses ..... Which is correct?
50. The oceans will have rose from their ancient levels to their present-day levels because of powerful natural forces.
51. Most conifers (trees belonging to the phylum Coniferophyta) are evergreen. That is, they keep their green leaves or needles year-round. However, not all conifer species are evergreen. Larch trees, ..... lose their needles every fall.Which choice completes the text with the most logical transition?
52. Although Mt. Kilimanjaro was once a volcano that erupted regularly, it has exhibited a dearth of activation for thousands of years.
53. Identify the correct form of the verb in parallel:
54. Most transportation planners work in or near cities, but some are employed in rural areas. Say, for example, a large factory is built on the outskirts of a small town. The transportation planner's job, might involve conducting a traffic count to determine the daily number of vehicles traveling on the road to the new factory.
55. Read the sentence and identify the error: "The students was excited about the trip, they packed their bags early."
56. Perhaps due to his incredible perfectionism, Leonardo Da Vinci was known for his short fuse. It was apparently very hard to work as an apprentice in his studio.
57. Geneticists are excited by the potential of new "cut-and-paste" DNA technologies; however, the unanticipated effects of tampering with organisms could curb they're enthusiasm.
58. "The artist was known for her vibrant colors, unique brushstrokes, and she also had a talent for creating depth in her paintings." -Which of the following best maintains parallel structure in the sentence?
59. The word in the BLANK should be:McDonalds announced that ..... McRib sandwich is back again.
60. What is the main idea of the following passage? "The industrial revolution marked a major turning point in history; almost every aspect of daily life was influenced in some way."
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