SAT Writing quiz 1

Question 1

She not only had a deep interest but also a clear understanding of the documents in the museum.

Accepted Answer

omission of essential word--interest in

Question 2

Was the woman who you think you saw leaving the building wearing a nurse's uniform?

Accepted Answer

change who to whom

Question 3

If you were willing to ask for directions, we might get to our destination sooner.

Accepted Answer

no error

Question 4

Neither of the artists we commissioned are able to start work before June.

Accepted Answer

change are to is

Question 5

Waiting for the results of the exam, the student's nerves were on edge.

Accepted Answer

change Waiting to As she waited

Question 6

Laura E. Wilder published her first book and she was 65 years old then.

Accepted Answer

when she was 65

Question 7

This speech is well researched and provides valuable insight to the facts concerning literacy.

Accepted Answer

change to to into

Question 8

My grandmother sees remarkably well considering she has suffered from eye disease.

Accepted Answer

no error

Question 9

I prefer Carol to any hairdresser I have visited in the past.

Accepted Answer

insert the word other after the word any

Question 10

Professor Ward's work on groundwater have been drawing media attention.

Accepted Answer

change have been to has been

Question 11

He is not sure if he should buy the computer now or wait until he receives his next bonus.

Accepted Answer

change if to whether

Question 12

You seldom see anyone in Europe traveling alone, mainly because they are afraid of the natives.

Accepted Answer

they is incorrect as it has no antecedent

Question 13

Reading classic novels is more illuminating than to read autobiographies.

Accepted Answer

change to read to reading

Question 14

I agree that a knowledge of Latin is helpful to build a good English vocabulary.

Accepted Answer

is helpful in building

Question 15

A census of the island revealed a population of only 100 people.

Accepted Answer

delete the word people

Questions 15