MacDonald SAT Writing Language Practice 2

Question 1

Jane was quite convinced that her younger brother Jim had pored too much syrup on his pancakes.

Accepted Answer

had poured

Question 2

Desmond stopped running toward the startled woman until he realized she wasn’t his mother.

Accepted Answer

woman when

Question 3

Seven of the 10 largest ports are in China: the other three are in USA, South Korea, and Dubai.

Accepted Answer

China. The other three

Question 4

Watch out? That bird is headed straight for your head!

Accepted Answer

out! That

Question 5

Rescue team 1 wondered if they should call for backup or try to attempt the rescue themselves?

Accepted Answer

themselves.

Question 6

Bo was faced with a life-changing decision: whether to honor his family or pursue his love, Jo.

Accepted Answer

no change

Question 7

Most people don't eat the corps of an apple because it has less flavor and a lot of seeds.

Accepted Answer

core

Question 8

Nutritionists disagree over whether sugar or eating artificial sweetener is worse.

Accepted Answer

artificial sweetener

Question 9

Does anyone know the difference between regular, and fancy ketchup?

Accepted Answer

regular and fancy ketchup?

Question 10

Whether penguin chicks are guarded by their mother or father.

Accepted Answer

father depends on the season.

Question 11

The UN has a list of the 3 richest countries in the world. Which are USA, Iceland, and Denmark.

Accepted Answer

world: USA

Question 12

The oddest protester at the waterfront redevelopment rally was a large foam duck.

Accepted Answer

no change

Question 13

The foreign investors acquired the land for passive investment rather than park.

Accepted Answer

for development.

Question 14

If I had to compare the plays of Arthur Miller and Shakespeare, I’d say Shakespeare’s are best.

Accepted Answer

to those of Shakespeare, I’d say Shakespeare’s are better.

Question 15

Ben and his peers loved astronomy class because of there field trips to the campus observatory.

Accepted Answer

their

Question 16

Although there are nearly 2000 kinds of cheese in the world. The most widely consumed is brie.

Accepted Answer

no change

Question 17

Marion did not intentionally loose her passport so that she could stay in Spain longer.

Accepted Answer

lose

Question 18

Whether or not you care about the babies of celebrities and royalty is yours choice.

Accepted Answer

your

Question 19

It's not a question of if my three best friends will see the new Star Wars movie, but when.

Accepted Answer

no change

Question 20

Henrietta's flock of backyard chickens produced more eggs than her neighborhood.

Accepted Answer

the rest of the neighborhood's chickens.

Questions 20