Identifying Sentence Errors
Fill in the Blank
Questions about SAT Format/Tips
Prefix/Suffix/Root
Vocabulary
100
Because my Uncle and I always have dinner together on his birthday we are going to this new sushi restaurant down the street this year.
What is "Because my Uncle and I always have dinner together on his birthday, we are going to this new sushi restaurant down the street this year."
100
Between you and I/me, Ashley and I/me have a surprise birthday party planned for Katherine next week.
What is "me, I"
100
True/False: You should skip the questions on the SAT you don't know the answer to.
What is "False: you should use process of elimination and give the question your best guess"
100
without, not
What is "-less"
100
Characterized by constant change or progress; to describe when there's a lot going on
What is "dynamic"
200
The night before the biggest meet of the season, the coach advised the runners to eat a healthy dinner, to go to sleep early, and they should pack the night before.
What is "The night before the biggest meet of the season, the coach advised the runners to eat a healthy dinner, to go to sleep early, and to ___________"
200
I lay/lie my keys next to my bed when I get home from work, and then proceed to lay/lie in my bed.
What is "lay, lie"
200
True/False: The SAT has both passage-based multiple-choice questions and short answer questions.
What is "False: The SAT Reading and Writing Sections only have passage-based multiple-choice questions"
200
good
What is "-bene-"
200
Stripped down, or at a very early stage
What is "rudimentary"
300
Missing for many months and presumed to be stolen, the bike of my neighbor had been stored accident in their basement.
What is "Missing for many months and presumed to be stolen, the bike of my neighbor has been stored accidentally in their basement."
300
While I bowl, I always wonder who's/whose turn it is. Right now, it's/its Kathy's turn.
What is "whose, it's"
300
True/False: The ACT and the SAT Essay ask you to answer the same prompt.
What is "False: The ACT Essay asks you to write your own perspective on a topic, while the SAT Essay asks you to discuss how the author builds their argument"
300
study of
What is "-logy-"
300
The amount by which something is too small; less than expected or required
What is "deficit"
400
Many of the advocate's speeches, which were warmly welcomed by those who came to see him, addressed an interesting topic, including global warming and genetically modified food.
What is "Many of the advocate's speeches, which were warmly welcomed by those who came to see him, address interesting topics, including global warming and genetically modified food."
400
If I had a million dollars, I ____________.
What is "If I had a million dollars, I would ________."
400
The first step of the Reading Comprehension Method is to focus on the topic and purpose of the passage.
What is "True"
400
both
What is "ambi"
400
To study or examine something carefully in a methodological way
What is "analyze"
500
It is believed that small animals cluster together when confronted by a predator in order to confuse them and ultimately protect themselves from harm.
What is "It is believed that small animals cluster together when confronted by a predator in order to confuse it and ultimately protect themselves from harm."
500
The goal of his parents is/are to send him to college next year. Compared to the rest of the class, he is more/the most likely to be named valedictorian.
What is "The goal of his parents is to send him to college next year. Compared to the rest of the class, he is the most likely to be named valedictorian."
500
One of the tricks the SAT uses in passage-based questions is defined as follows: A statement from the passage that is true, but doesn't answer the question given. What is the name of this trick?
What is "Misused detail"
500
among, between
What is "inter-"
500
Extremely sharp or intense; of critical importance and consequence
What is "acute"