SAT Identifying Sentence Errors Practice Test 4
1. I agree thatA a knowledge of Latin is helpful to buildB a good English vocabulary, butC I do not think I have the capacity toD study the subject at the moment. No errorE.
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
2. In suchA areas as sports, ranking of individual performance isB relatively well accepted sinceC the parameters on which the rating areD based are generally objective. No errorE.
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
3. Determination ofA the long-term effects ofB aerosols on the upper atmosphere isC currently one of the more challengingD problems in climate research. No errorE.
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
4. The mostA important skill I had learnedB in my two years ofC senior high school was toD direct the course of my own studies. No errorE.
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
5. Scientific advances over the last fifty years have ledA to revolutionary changes in health, agriculture and communication, andB generally enhancingC socio-economic development and the quality of our livesD. No errorE.
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
6. This detailed yetA readable biography is well researched andB provides valuable insight toC the facts thatD motivated the famous philosopher. No errorE.
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
7. I have nearlyA written all the new tests forB inclusion in the revised edition of my book, and hope to finishC the work withinD a week. No errorE.sat
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
8. The series of letters that Margaret wrote to her father containsA a valuable commentary onB the prevailing social conditions and attitudes that lead to herC leaving home at suchD a young age. No errorE.
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
9. The unfortunate accident that causedA the explosion wasB extensivelyC reported in all the local newspapers and nationalD television. No errorE.
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
10. Neither of the answers provided in the memorandumA addressB my concerns aboutC the validity ofD the procedure. No errorE.
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
11. Katz claimed that reading classic novels isA more illuminatingB than to readC autobiographies written byD their authors. No errorE.
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
12. The students have beenA practicing for the concert sinceB three weeks, andC in that time haveD improved considerably. No errorE.
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
13. Suzanne recountedA her improbableB tale withC enthusiasm and in a convincing mannerD. No errorE.
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
14. If you were willingA to ask for directions, instead of doggedlyB driving on, we might get to ourC destination soonerD. No errorE.
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
15. WaitingA for the results ofB the final examination, the student's nerves wereC on edge; she could not sleep properly orD eat normally. No errorE.
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
SAT語(yǔ)法試題(4)Identifying Sentence Errors參考答案
1.Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
The correct idiom is “is helpful in building”. [But we can also say, “helps to build”.]
2.Correct Answer: D
Explanation:
Change are to is to agree with the subject rating.
3.Correct Answer: D
Explanation:
Change more to most. [More would be used if there were only two problems.]
4.Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
Verb tense error: change the past perfect to simple past by removing had.
5.Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
To maintain parallel construction we will have to say have enhanced.
6.Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
The idiom is “insight into”.
7.Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
Misplaced part: put nearly in front of all.
8.Correct Answer: E
Explanation:
All parts are correct.
9.Correct Answer: D
Explanation:
Omission of an essential word: put on in front of television.
10.Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
Neither is singular and requires a singular verb, so use addresses.
11.Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
To make the sentence construction parallel, change to read to reading.sat
12.Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
“Since” is used to refer to a definite point in time, not a duration. Change since to for.
13.Correct Answer: D
Explanation:
Two items linked by and need to be parallel. Change “in a convincing manner” to “conviction”.
14.Correct Answer: E
Explanation:
No error.
15.Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
Dangling modifier. (The nerves were not waiting!) Change to something like “As she waited”.
1. I agree thatA a knowledge of Latin is helpful to buildB a good English vocabulary, butC I do not think I have the capacity toD study the subject at the moment. No errorE.
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
2. In suchA areas as sports, ranking of individual performance isB relatively well accepted sinceC the parameters on which the rating areD based are generally objective. No errorE.
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
3. Determination ofA the long-term effects ofB aerosols on the upper atmosphere isC currently one of the more challengingD problems in climate research. No errorE.
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
4. The mostA important skill I had learnedB in my two years ofC senior high school was toD direct the course of my own studies. No errorE.
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
5. Scientific advances over the last fifty years have ledA to revolutionary changes in health, agriculture and communication, andB generally enhancingC socio-economic development and the quality of our livesD. No errorE.
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
6. This detailed yetA readable biography is well researched andB provides valuable insight toC the facts thatD motivated the famous philosopher. No errorE.
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
7. I have nearlyA written all the new tests forB inclusion in the revised edition of my book, and hope to finishC the work withinD a week. No errorE.sat
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
8. The series of letters that Margaret wrote to her father containsA a valuable commentary onB the prevailing social conditions and attitudes that lead to herC leaving home at suchD a young age. No errorE.
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
9. The unfortunate accident that causedA the explosion wasB extensivelyC reported in all the local newspapers and nationalD television. No errorE.
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
10. Neither of the answers provided in the memorandumA addressB my concerns aboutC the validity ofD the procedure. No errorE.
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
11. Katz claimed that reading classic novels isA more illuminatingB than to readC autobiographies written byD their authors. No errorE.
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
12. The students have beenA practicing for the concert sinceB three weeks, andC in that time haveD improved considerably. No errorE.
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
13. Suzanne recountedA her improbableB tale withC enthusiasm and in a convincing mannerD. No errorE.
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
14. If you were willingA to ask for directions, instead of doggedlyB driving on, we might get to ourC destination soonerD. No errorE.
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
15. WaitingA for the results ofB the final examination, the student's nerves wereC on edge; she could not sleep properly orD eat normally. No errorE.
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
SAT語(yǔ)法試題(4)Identifying Sentence Errors參考答案
1.Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
The correct idiom is “is helpful in building”. [But we can also say, “helps to build”.]
2.Correct Answer: D
Explanation:
Change are to is to agree with the subject rating.
3.Correct Answer: D
Explanation:
Change more to most. [More would be used if there were only two problems.]
4.Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
Verb tense error: change the past perfect to simple past by removing had.
5.Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
To maintain parallel construction we will have to say have enhanced.
6.Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
The idiom is “insight into”.
7.Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
Misplaced part: put nearly in front of all.
8.Correct Answer: E
Explanation:
All parts are correct.
9.Correct Answer: D
Explanation:
Omission of an essential word: put on in front of television.
10.Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
Neither is singular and requires a singular verb, so use addresses.
11.Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
To make the sentence construction parallel, change to read to reading.sat
12.Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
“Since” is used to refer to a definite point in time, not a duration. Change since to for.
13.Correct Answer: D
Explanation:
Two items linked by and need to be parallel. Change “in a convincing manner” to “conviction”.
14.Correct Answer: E
Explanation:
No error.
15.Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
Dangling modifier. (The nerves were not waiting!) Change to something like “As she waited”.