Grammar - SAT - rev. 2023

All important words in a title should be __________________.

Parallel structure is important. Which is correct?

You need to write about literature in the _________________ tense.

In grammar, when you further describe someone/something, it is called a/an ___________ phrase.

Where should the comma go?  Hot crowded amusement parks are also really loud. 

Where should there be a comma(s)? My favorite things to eat are pizza lasagna and steak.

apostrophe location? By far, Wolfgang Pucks recipe for fudge is the best!

Jenna _____ getting her nursing degree. Jenna and Ben _______ part of the Early Middle College Program.

apostrophe:  At Lakeshore, the jazz bands performances are always fantastic!

I like Silver Beach Pizza. I like DiPisa's pizza _________!

The Cask of the Amontillado is about 10 pages long. Its title should be _________________________.

I like ice skating _____________ for my feet getting cold.

My father is someone ___________ is hard working and generous.

Which is NOT correctly capitalized?

What does "hoping for a snow day" need to make it a sentence?

Where should the commas or dashes be located? January typically the snowiest month is also the coldest.

Error?  Mrs. Miller's favorite line when kids give her excuses is, "it's not my problem."

run-on sentences overuse WHAT word?

I do not ______________ late work beyond 1 week.

The Odyssey is a long piece of literature and should be ____________.

If you study for exams, ________________ you should do fine.

PSAT/SAT/ACT tests are VERY important.

The birds _______________ build nests are very crafty!

She is older ________ I am.

First you should do your homework and _____________________ you can watch t.v.

In formal writing, cliches (An apple a day keeps the doctor away) and slang (She was salty) should be avoided.

hoping for a snow day

____ going on vacation and staying home, I prefer being on vacation. ______ all of our trips, I prefer our cruise best.

I would rather it be summer year round _________ winter.

Which is NOT correctly capitalized?

Don't be repetitive. Which is better?

One way to fix a run-on sentence is to _____________________ (this has 2 correct answers)

To prepare for the test, do all of the following EXCEPT

Which is NOT correctly capaitalized?

The words "a lot" are empty words. Find something more meaningful.

Comma location? Despite a snow storm warning there was only a little snow and no snowday.

In formal papers, avoid abbreviations, especially on first reference. (Former Pres. Donald Trump)

When something is telling you to rethink your answer, the best thing to do is to rethink/reconsider the answer options

apostrophe location? All freshman students research essays are due next week in English.

I go ______ the store every Friday afternoon.

I _____ you to study when you have time. That ______ is important to keep in mind.

When reading an SAT/ACT test, you should window shop the topics first to determine the best order to read them in.

I love _____________ purse!

Consider commas. I like slushies and Milk Duds.

Adverbs, which describe verbs, usually end in _______

____________ are 5 snow days built into the schedule; we should use them!

_______ going to struggle in life if you don't know how to verbally communicate with others.

Commas need to be used after ________________ phrases, located at the beginning of sentences.

What punctuation is required for that type of necessary information?

The movie will take ____________ days to watch.

Be succinct (tight word choice). Which is better?

The Christmas tree had lights twisted onto ______branches.

The test will ________ your ability to get into college. The side ________ of your fever are the chills and a rash.

Colon?  In winter, there are many fun activities to do sledding, snowboarding, and ice skating.

_____ snowing outside.

__________ house was recently built.

The SAT loves subject/verb agreement questions. Which is correct?

gusty winds, a cloudy sky, and snow-covered cars NEEDS

____________ going to be hot if they don't take a hat and some water to the beach.

That knife is ________ than that one. That black knife is the __________ of the entire set.

I ran steadily toward the finish line. What word is the ADVERB?

Exception to the title capitalization rule is words like a, an, the, unless it's the 1st word.

In formal papers, contractions are perfectly acceptable.

Which subject/verb agreement is correct in this one?

FIX the run-on: I have to make dinner and read and exercise. (This has 2 correct answers)

Colons introduce ____________________

What punctuation is needed before but, or, for, yet, so, yet?