LEAF SAT Writing (December 18)

SUBJECT, VERB, PRONOUN AGREEMENT

100

A lion must see their prey before pouncing.

A lion must see its prey before pouncing.

200

Help for improving test-taking skills and reading skills are also available.

Help for improving test-taking skills and reading skills is also available.

300

Illegal logging in Mexican forests have resulted in the destruction of the monarch butterfly’s habitat.

Illegal logging in Mexican forests has resulted in the destruction of the monarch butterfly’s habitat.

400

In addition to helping the environment, renewable resources--such as solar power and hydroelectricity--may provide an economic benefit, as it may reduce our dependence on foreign oil.

In addition to helping the environment, renewable resources-such as soalr power and hydroelectricity-may provide an economic benefit, as they may reduce our dependence on foreign oil.

500

According to a recent study, an increasing number of people in their 30’s choose to remain single, a finding that, despite reports to the contrary, suggest that fewer people plan to have children.

According to a recent study, an increasing number of people in their 30’s choose to remain single, a finding that, despite reports to the contrary, suggests that fewer people plan to have children.

PUNCTUATION

100

London, which is a very old city has some extremely modern parts.

London, which is a very old city, has some extremely modern parts.

200

The nature trail slithers through the forest like a snake curving, and bending along the banks of the river.

The nature trail slithers through the forest like a snake curving and bending along the banks of the river.

300

Sequoia was a Cherokee scholar, he is famous for developing a written alphabet for his language.

Sequoia was a Cherokee scholar; he is famous for developing a written alphabet for his language.

400

On our trip to London, we visited: museums, palaces, and monuments.

On our trip to London, we visited museums, palaces and monuments.

500

Living independently and demonstrating an intense work ethic; the Harvey Girls became known as a transformative force in the American West.

Living independently and demonstrating an intense work ethic, the Harvey Girls became known as a transformative force in the American West.

TRIVIA

100

Who was the first man on the Moon?

Neil Armstrong

200

Which country won the 2010 World Cup?

Spain

300

In which university was the SAT first taken?

Harvard

400

What is the capital of Colorado? 

Denver

500

Which country has the highest alcohol consumption rate?

Russia - Germany - France - Belarus - Poland - South Korea - Bolivia - Peru - South Africa

Belarus

VOCABULARY

100

Anihilate

To destroy completely

200

Mundane

ordinary, dull, lacking excitement

300

Geriatric

pertaining to old age

400

Corroborate

to support with evidence, to back up

500

Vindicate

clear (someone) of blame or suspicion

BETTERING SENTENCES

100

How could this sentence be better?

You need to work quick and decisively.

You need to work quickly and decisively.

200

Deception expert Pamela Meyer has collaborated with a team of researchers to survey and analyzing existing research on lying from academics, law enforcement officers and psychologists.

Deception expert Pamela Meyer has collaborated with a team of researchers to survey and analyze existing research on lying from academics, law enforcement officers, and psychologists.

300

How could you alter this sentence? 

The construction of the Great Wall of China was an enormous undertaking that occurred on a very large scale and required over 3,000 workers.

The construction of the Great Wall of China was an enormous undertaking and required over 3,000 workers.

400

Every summer me and my family have so much fun as we surf on the coast of California.

Every summer, my family and I have so much fun as we surf on the coast of California.

500

Combine and re-write the ideas of these two sentences.

CO2 is the main factor that causes global warming. 

The increase of CO2 in out atmosphere causes the greenhouse gas effect.

The increase of CO2 in out atmosphere causes the greenhouse gas effect, which is the main factor causing global warming.

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