SAT Grammar Practice 2

Which example correctly uses a semicolon?

The tutor was satisfied that Max had (wrote / written) a fairly intelligent essay.

Which one of these sentences correctly uses a colon?

Also promoted them, arranged club dates for them, and badgered record companies for them.

Determined to touch one or more of these famous music makers.

After hearing the evidence and the closing arguments, the jury (was / were) sequestered.

Gudrun and Thorvald made up new Icelandic names for Javier and (I / me) on the spot.

Crowds of screaming teenagers surrounded the Beatles wherever they went.

Which sentence uses a colon correctly?

Before they reached college, nearly everyone already _____ several facts about fables.

Some animal rights groups oppose the eating of eggs, which (comes / come) from animals.

In his first production of Hamlet, (who /whom) did Laurence Olivier replace?

Tom would have understood those words he would have believed them, too.

Toys Aplenty (appreciates / appreciate) your business and is committed to your satisfaction.

I would like to manage the theater alone rather __ depend on other people for assistance.

Sue and Ann went to a party for a friend of (theirs / their's).

A (crocodile's / crocodiles') life span is about thirteen years.

The fable "Belling the Cat" (describes / describe) the long battle between mice and cats.

The cat meowed and yawned stretching ___ back in an arch-like motion.

(Who / Whom) was Martin Luther King's mentor?

(Its / It's) not surprising that Jack's painting won first prize.