SAT grammar English
Question: Choose the correct sentence.
A) Me and her are going to the game.
B) Her and I is going to the game.
C) She and I are going to the game.
D) She and me are going to the game
C
Use subject pronouns (“she,” “I”) and match the plural verb “are.”
Which sentence is complete?
A) Because she studied all night.
B) While the test was difficult.
C) She studied all night because the test was difficult.
D) Although feeling tired.
C
It has both a subject and verb and expresses a complete idea.
Which sentence uses commas correctly?
A) My brother who lives in Texas is visiting.
B) My brother, who lives in Texas is visiting.
C) My brother who lives in Texas, is visiting.
D) My brother, who lives in Texas, is visiting.
D
Nonessential clauses are set off with two commas.
Which transition shows contrast?
A) Therefore
B) Similarly
C) However
D) For example
C
“However” signals opposing ideas.
Which word best fits the sentence?
“She was ___ to finish her project on time.”
A) eager
B) eagerness
C) eagerly
D) eagern
A
An adjective is needed to describe “she.”
Question: Which word best completes the sentence?
“Neither of the answers ___ correct.”
A) are
B) were
C) is
D) be
C
“Neither” is singular, so it takes is.
Which sentence contains a run-on?
A) I finished my homework, and I watched TV.
B) I finished my homework and watched TV.
C) I finished my homework I watched TV.
D) After homework, I watched TV.
C
Two complete sentences are joined without punctuation.
Which sentence correctly uses an apostrophe?
A) The dogs bone was missing.
B) The dog’s bone was missing.
C) The dogs’ bone was missing.
D) The dog bone’s was missing.
B
One dog = singular possessive.
Which transition best fits?
“It was raining; ___, the game continued.”
A) because
B) therefore
C) however
D) for instance
C
The ideas conflict, so contrast is needed.
Which sentence avoids redundancy?
A) Free gift
B) Past history
C) Unexpected surprise
D) Final decision
D
The others repeat the same idea twice.
Question: Identify the error in the sentence:
“The teacher, along with her students, are excited.”
A) The teacher
B) along with
C) are
D) excited
C
The true subject is teacher (singular), so the verb should be is, not “are.”
Choose the best revision.
“The book was long it was interesting.”
A) The book was long it was interesting.
B) The book was long, it was interesting.
C) The book was long; it was interesting.
D) The book was long and, it was interesting.
C
A semicolon correctly joins two related independent clauses.
Y
Choose the correctly punctuated sentence.
A) However we decided to leave early.
B) However, we decided to leave early.
C) However we, decided to leave early.
D) However we decided, to leave early.
B
Transition words like “however” need a comma after them.
Which transition shows cause and effect?
A) Meanwhile
B) As a result
C) For example
D) In contrast
B
As a result” signals outcome.
Choose the clearest sentence.
A) The reason is because she was late.
B) The reason why she was late is because traffic.
C) She was late because of traffic.
D) Traffic was the reason why she was late because of delays.
C
SAT prefers short and direct wording.
Question: Choose the sentence that is correctly punctuated.
A) After the movie ended we went home.
B) After the movie ended, we went home.
C) After, the movie ended we went home.
D) After the movie, ended we went home.
B
An introductory clause should be followed by a comma.
Which sentence correctly uses a dependent clause?
A) Because the storm ended.
B) The storm ended because the sun came out.
C) Because the storm ended the sun came out.
D) The storm ended, because the sun came out.
B
The dependent clause is properly attached to a complete sentence.
Which sentence correctly uses a colon?
A) I need: to buy milk, eggs, and bread.
B) I need to buy: milk eggs and bread.
C) I need to buy the following: milk, eggs, and bread.
D) I need to: buy milk eggs and bread
c
A colon introduces a list after a complete sentence.
Which transition best introduces an example?
A) Nevertheless
B) Consequently
C) For instance
D) Similarly
C
“For instance” introduces specific evidence.
Which word has the most positive connotation?
A) stubborn
B) persistent
C) aggressive
D) bossy
B
Persistent” suggests determination without negativity
Which revision best improves clarity and concision?
A) Due to the fact that it was raining, the game was canceled.
B) Because of the fact that it was raining, the game was canceled.
C) Owing to rain, the game was canceled because of weather.
D) Because it was raining, the game was canceled.
D
Explanation: SAT favors the shortest, clearest option without redundancy.
Which sentence is NOT a fragment?
A) While walking to school.
B) Because the bus was late.
C) After the bell rang.
D) The bell rang after the bus was late.
D
It contains a subject, verb, and complete idea.
Which sentence uses a dash correctly?
A) The answer – was obvious.
B) The answer—was obvious.
C) The answer—obvious to everyone—was correct.
D) The answer – obvious—was correct.
C
Dashes set off extra information cleanly and correctly.
Which sentence uses logic most effectively?
A) She studied; however, she got a good grade.
B) She studied; therefore, she got a good grade.
C) She studied; meanwhile, she got a good grade.
D) She studied; for example, she got a good grade.
B
Studying causes good grades → “therefore.”
Which sentence best matches formal SAT tone?
A) The results were kinda surprising.
B) The results were pretty surprising.
C) The results were surprising.
D) The results were super surprising.
C
Formal writing avoids informal language.