SAT Practice

Everyone who lived in the building did their best to avoid the _____(-)_____ old man.

Wagging her tail, the puppy climbed into my lap.

Writing books isn’t a particularly lucrative career because most authors find publishing an unprofitable endeavor.

Forgetting that the microphone was on, the whole audience heard the singer's fight with his wife.

The car became erratic when it hit ice on the road. It twisted and turned, finally coming to rest in the ditch.

Children’s minds are _____(+)_____ ; they are able to learn new skills very quickly and easily.

Water from the sprinklers started to rust the brand-new child’s bike.

Driving to the party, the present rattled around in the trunk.

Children are more susceptible to getting sick because they have more vulnerable immune systems.

The civilians accused their president of fomenting political unrest, but in reality, he condemned any type of rebellion.

The man’s claims to the throne were dubious. No one could prove his direct ancestral line to the throne.

Technology tends to become obsolete over time as it’s replaced by newer technology.

The cleaning mixture was definitely potent, but I was concerned it would be too weak to clean the stains on the carpet.

In which sentence is the modifier properly placed?

The lion is known for its ferocity. However, it is not nearly as deadlyas the hippopotamus.

In which sentence is the modifier properly placed?

I got an abysmal grade on my science project. It was extremely bad.

The character in the novel evolves and changes over the course of the story. She is definitely not a static character.

The _____(-)_____ of his speech showed that he disagreed with the marriage.

When any one of these changes occur, it is likely the result of careful analysis conducted by transportation planners.

The activist bolstered support for her cause through town hall meetings and petitions.

To alleviate rush hour traffic jams in a congested downtown area, stoplight timing is coordinated.