This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Grammar > Test Prep > Sat > Sat Grammar – Quiz 7 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Sat Grammar Quiz 7 (60 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Consider, for example, William Carlos Williams who worked as a physician for over forty years. A) For example, William Carlos Williams;. B) NO CHANGE. C) For example William Carlos Williams. D) For example, William Carlos Williams,. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) For example, William Carlos Williams,. 2. Despite positive reviews from movie critics, the quality of the young director's recent films are rather questionable. A) No error. B) The quality of the young Director's recent films are rather questionable. C) The quality of the young Director's recent films are rather questionable. D) The quality of the young director's recent films is rather questionable. E) The quality of the young Director's recent films is rather questionable. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) The quality of the young director's recent films is rather questionable. 3. The ..... role in the play was smaller than expected. A) CEO. B) CEO's. C) CEOs. D) CEOs'. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) CEO's. 4. Identify the adverb in the following sentence. My mom and dad took us to eat yesterday. A) Yesterday. B) My. C) Took. D) Eat. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Yesterday. 5. To a great artist such as he, both oil painting and charcoal sketching come quite naturally. A) [NO CHANGE]. B) As his, both. C) As him, both. D) Like him, both. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) As him, both. 6. Identify the incorrect word choice: A) He took the exam lightly. B) They responded promptly. C) I could care less about the results. D) She accepted the invitation graciously. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) I could care less about the results. 7. I am extremely hungry; so my stomach is growling. A) Correct use of a semicolon. B) Incorrect use of a semicolon. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Incorrect use of a semicolon. 8. Drinking coffee, scientists have discovered may help prevent heart disease A) No change. B) Have discovered,. C) Have discovered. It. D) Have discovered; it. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Have discovered,. 9. What is the appositive(s) phrase?The female kingfisher, a large-headed bird that lives near the water, is known for its bright plumage. A) Bright plumage. B) Female kingfisher. C) A large-headed bird that lives near the water. D) Large-headed bird. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) A large-headed bird that lives near the water. 10. Choose the sentence that corrects the pronoun error in the following sentence: "Every student must hand in their assignment by Friday." A) Every student must hand in his or her assignment by Friday. B) Every student must hand in their assignments by Friday. C) Every student must hand in his assignment by Friday. D) Every student must hand in her assignment by Friday. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Every student must hand in his or her assignment by Friday. 11. The store's most successful fall sellers were its school item. A) Supplies. B) Good. C) No change. D) Material. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Supplies. 12. Which choice provides supporting information about drones that is further developed in the passage? A) With the critical information they provide about harvests,. B) Along with training in how to operate them properly,. C) NO CHANGE. D) Despite criticism about them from consumer advocates,. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) With the critical information they provide about harvests,. 13. In 2009, Edwin Rist broke into the British Natural History Museum and stole nearly 300 of the institutions' most prized, exotic birds, purportedly to sell in order to purchase a golden flute. A) NO CHANGE. B) Institutions' most prized exotic birds,. C) Institution's most, prized, exotic birds,. D) Institution's most prized exotic birds,. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Institution's most prized exotic birds,. 14. His hobbies included jumping off planes, crashing helicopters and eating jellyfish. A) NO CHANGE. B) His hobbies included jumping off planes, crashing helicopters, and eating jellyfish. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) His hobbies included jumping off planes, crashing helicopters, and eating jellyfish. 15. Choose the correct verb tense to complete the sentence:She ..... to the store every Saturday. A) Goes. B) Go. C) Going. D) Gone. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Goes. 16. A worldwide authority on horticulture, Gerald Holmes, after training at the finest academies in France. A) A worldwide authority on horticulture, Gerald Holmes trained at the finest academies in France. B) A worldwide authority on horticulture; Gerald Holmes trained at the finest academies in France. C) [NO CHANGE]. D) Gerald Holmes, who trained at the finest academies in France, becoming a worldwide authority on horticulture. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A worldwide authority on horticulture, Gerald Holmes trained at the finest academies in France. 17. What is the verb in the sentence 'Fill grates may last'? A) Fill grates. B) Give scientists. C) May last. D) 250 million years old. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) May last. 18. Shoes of thoseA kind areB bad for the feet;C low heels areD better. No errorE A) D. B) A. C) C. D) B. E) E. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) A. 19. There are a wide variety of modern dance forms and styles to enjoy. That's one reason my hometown has many different dance studios. A) Enjoy, that's. B) [NO CHANGE]. C) Enjoy (that's. D) Enjoy that's. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Enjoy, that's. 20. Select the word that best completes the sentence:She has ..... friends than I do. A) Fewer. B) Less. C) Least. D) Little. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Fewer. 21. Chimpanzees and bonobo monkeys resemble each other physically, but their social behavior differ greatly. Chimpanzees have an omnivorous diet, a troop hunting culture, and complex social relationships. Bonobo monkeys, in contrast, eat mostly fruit, rarely hunt, and do not have a strict social hierarchy. A) Therefore,. B) Morover,. C) NO CHANGE. D) Consequently,. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) NO CHANGE. 22. The rapid pace of technological development however has enabled more people to survive on less. A) Development, however,. B) No change. C) Development however,. D) Development; however,. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Development, however,. 23. Jim gave control of the project to Fiona and ..... A) Me, objective case. B) Myself, reflexive case. C) I, subjective case. D) I, objective case. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Me, objective case. 24. Some conservatives claim that America was founded as a Christian nation by devout men who sought to establish a system of law and governance based on the Bible. More secular voices, in summary, have argued that the "Christian nation" concept is a misnomer. A) NO CHANGE. B) Likewise,. C) For instance,. D) On the other hand,. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) On the other hand,. 25. Many Parisians hated the Eiffel Tower when it was first erected in 1889. Although they may seem incomprehensible now, that sentiment is perhaps more understandable when you consider that the monument was originally painted red. A) NO CHANGE. B) One. C) It. D) These. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) It. 26. Which revision best corrects the sentence structure in the following sentence? "Running late for class, the homework was forgotten by John." A) Running late for class, John forgot the homework. B) John forgot the homework running late for class. C) The homework was forgotten by John running late for class. D) John, running late for class, the homework was forgotten. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Running late for class, John forgot the homework. 27. The Great Boston Molasses Flood of 1919, which moved faster than one would expect, ..... killed 21 people and injured 150. A) 1919, which moved faster than one would expect-. B) 1919 which moved faster than one would expect. C) 1919 which moved faster than one would expect,. D) No change. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) No change. 28. Departing the port of Boston in 1913, the battleship cruised the U.S. coast, protected merchant fleets. A) [NO CHANGE]. B) Battleship cruised the U.S. coast and protecting. C) Battleship cruised the U.S. coast and protected. D) Battleship, cruised the U.S. coast, protected. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) [NO CHANGE]. 29. I've decked out my laptop with a keyboard cover, pokemon stickers and a transparent case. A) Stickers-. B) No change. C) Stickers;. D) Stickers,. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Stickers,. 30. The author's use of metaphors and similes in the novel adds depth and subtlety ..... elevates the narrative. A) That. B) Who. C) Whom. D) Which. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) That. 31. Select the correct word: "He is the ..... player on the team." A) More good. B) Most better. C) Best. D) Better. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Best. 32. Which of the following sentences is free of sentence structure errors? A) The students finished their project, they presented it to the class. B) The students finished their project and presented it to the class. C) The students finished their project. And presented it to the class. D) The students finished their project, presented it to the class. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The students finished their project and presented it to the class. 33. One style of teacher prefers to lecture, rather than interact with students; they can often be found at the front of the classroom. A) [NO CHANGE]. B) Such an instructor can often be found. C) Find them. D) It can often be found. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Such an instructor can often be found. 34. Which revision best corrects the pronoun error in the following sentence? "If a person wants to succeed, they must work hard." A) If a person wants to succeed, he or she must work hard. B) If a person wants to succeed, one must work hard. C) If a person wants to succeed, she must work hard. D) If a person wants to succeed, he must work hard. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) If a person wants to succeed, he or she must work hard. 35. Select the sentence that uses a correct conditional statement. A) If I will study, I will pass the test. B) If I studies, I will pass the test. C) If I studied, I will pass the test. D) If I study, I will pass the test. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) If I study, I will pass the test. 36. Television viewers claim thatA the number of scenes depictingB alcohol consumption haveC increased dramatically overD the last decade. No errorE A) A. B) D. C) E. D) C. E) B. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) C. 37. Identify the error in the following sentence and choose the best correction: "Neither the teacher nor the students was prepared for the test." A) Subject-verb agreement; "was" should be "were". B) Parallel structure; "prepared" should be "preparing". C) Sentence fragment; missing verb. D) Punctuation; add a comma after "teacher". Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Subject-verb agreement; "was" should be "were". 38. Select the correct pronoun: "If anyone calls, tell ..... I am not available." A) Her. B) They. C) Him or her. D) Them. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Him or her. 39. Thomas Edison's talking dolls did not have success in their day; people (including Edison himself) found them to be a creepy figure. A) No change. B) Creepy figures. C) An unsettling figure. D) An eerie novelty. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Creepy figures. 40. On the inner surface, this organ is lined with specialized cells arranged into finger-like "villi" and circular "plicae" that facilitate the transfer of important nutrients being transported into the bloodstream. A) Transfer of important, crucial nutrients. B) Transfer into the bloodstream of important nutrients. C) Transfer of important nutrients. D) NO CHANGE. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Transfer of important nutrients. 41. Select the sentence that correctly uses an apostrophe. A) Its's a beautiful day outside. B) It's a beautiful day outside. C) Its' a beautiful day outside. D) Its a beautiful day outside. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) It's a beautiful day outside. 42. Choose the sentence with the correct use of "its" or "it's." A) Its raining outside. B) The cat licked it's paw. C) The company increased its profits. D) Its' a beautiful day. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) The company increased its profits. 43. He was hungry, he bought a Chipotle burrito. A) NO CHANGE. B) He was hungry:so he bought a Chipotle burrito. C) He was hungry, so he bought a Chipotle burrito. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) He was hungry, so he bought a Chipotle burrito. 44. Which sentence is free of errors? A) If I were you, I would study harder. B) If I be you, I would study harder. C) If I was you, I would study harder. D) If I am you, I would study harder. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) If I were you, I would study harder. 45. Given the sentence: "The team of scientists are presenting their findings." Identify and correct the subject-verb agreement error. A) The team of scientists is presenting their findings. B) The team of scientists are presenting their findings. C) The team of scientists were presenting their findings. D) The team of scientists have presenting their findings. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The team of scientists is presenting their findings. 46. Cambridge is home to two of the best universities in the world MIT and Harvard. A) NO CHANGE. B) Cambridge is home to two of the best universities in the world:MIT and Harvard. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Cambridge is home to two of the best universities in the world:MIT and Harvard. 47. In 1929, Edwin Herbert Land invented a polarizing filter that was featured in a number of products, from sunglasses to 3D movies. A decade later, Land ..... his technology to invent the world's first instant camera, the Polaroid Land camera. Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English? A) To use. B) To have used. C) Using. D) Used. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Used. 48. Read the following sentence and answer the question: "Despite the team's best efforts, the outcome was inevitable." Which word is closest in meaning to "inevitable" as used in the sentence? A) Uncertain. B) Inescapable. C) Unlikely. D) Avoidable. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Inescapable. 49. Correct the subject-verb agreement error:The list of items are on the table. A) The list of items were on the table. B) The list of items is on the table. C) The list of items be on the table. D) The list of items are on the table. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The list of items is on the table. 50. Select the correct pronoun to complete the sentence: ..... went to the store to buy some snacks. A) They. B) Their. C) Them. D) Theirs. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) They. 51. Though often misunderstood, SAT question-writers actually have the best of intentions, want to help you clarify your written and spoken communication. A) [NO CHANGE]. B) Intentions, they want to help you clarify your communication, both written and spoken. C) Intentions; wanting to help with you clarifying your written and spoken communication. D) Intentions, and want to help you clarify your communication, both written and spoken. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Intentions, they want to help you clarify your communication, both written and spoken. 52. Original Sentence:The ..... of the book was intriguing and kept me engaged. A) Plots'. B) Plot. C) Plot's. D) Plots. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Plot. 53. How the idea got started is not altogether clear, but over half a century ago, the Food and Nutrition [22] Board then an affiliate of the U.S. Department of Agriculture recommended that people drink 2.5 liters of water a day. A) Board, then an affiliate of the U.S. Department of Agriculture,. B) NO CHANGE. C) Board, then an affiliate of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. D) Board then an affiliate of the U.S. Department of Agriculture,. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Board, then an affiliate of the U.S. Department of Agriculture,. 54. Sir Erec is an Arthurian Knight of the Round Table, and as such, he is required to fight valiant. A) He is required to fight valiantly. B) Requirements are that he must valiantly fight. C) He is valiantly required to fight. D) [NO CHANGE]. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) He is required to fight valiantly. 55. The ..... decision surprised everyone in the company. He spoke too directly during the meeting. A) Managers. B) Manager. C) Manager's. D) Managers'. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Manager's. 56. Many people believe that only by studying history can one understand ..... relevance to ..... events. A) Its todays. B) Its today's. C) It's todays. D) It's today's. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Its today's. 57. Choose the best way to combine the following sentences for variety and clarity: "Maria studied hard for the exam. She wanted to improve her grade." A) Maria studied hard for the exam; wanting to improve her grade. B) Maria wanted to improve her grade, so she studied hard for the exam. C) Maria studied hard for the exam, she wanted to improve her grade. D) Maria studied hard for the exam because she wanted to improve her grade. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Maria studied hard for the exam because she wanted to improve her grade. 58. Choose the best word to complete the sentence:The teacher ..... the students to study for the test. A) Advices. B) Advice. C) Advising. D) Advised. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Advised. 59. To survive when water is scarce, embryos inside African turquoise killifish eggs ..... a dormant state known as diapause. In this state, embryonic development is paused for as long as two years-longer than the life span of an adult killifish.Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English? A) To enter. B) Having entered. C) Enter. D) Entering. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Enter. 60. Read the following sentence and select the best revision for verb tense consistency: "By the time the bell rang, the students finish their test." A) By the time the bell rang, the students finishing their test. B) By the time the bell rang, the students had finish their test. C) By the time the bell rang, the students finished their test. D) By the time the bell rang, the students finishes their test. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) By the time the bell rang, the students finished their test. ← PreviousNext →Related QuizzesTest Prep QuizzesGrammar QuizzesSat Grammar Quiz 1Sat Grammar Quiz 2Sat Grammar Quiz 3Sat Grammar Quiz 4Sat Grammar Quiz 5Sat Grammar Quiz 6Sat Grammar Quiz 8Sat Grammar Quiz 9 🏠 Back to Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books