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Practice SAT Questions : Honors

Bell Work for English III Honors

Correct and rewrite the following sentences. I thought I heard a strange rattle driving my car. Strumming on his guitar, we suddenly remembered where we had seen this folk singer before. 2

Identify the error in the sentence and write a correct version. The bright fiberglass sculptures of Luis Jimenez has received a b critical acclaim not only in his home state, New Mexico, but c also in New York. No error. d e 3

Copy and complete the sentence with the correct word(s). Hoping to ________the dispute, negotiators proposed a compromise that they felt would be __________to both labor and management. a) b) c) d) e) enforce…useful end…divisive overcome…unattractive extend…satisfactory resolve…acceptable 4

Correct and rewrite the following sentences. I turned the corner and bumped into an elderly gentleman paying no attention to where I was going.

Orbiting between Mars and Jupiter, research astronomers discovered a new group of asteroids. 5

Copy and complete the sentence with the correct word(s). Marine biologist Sylvia Earle makes a career of expanding the limits of deep-sea mobility, making hithero-impossible tasks ____________ through the new technology designed by her company. a)famous b)feasible c)fantastic d)controversial e)captivating

hithero means “before now”

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Identify the error in the sentence and write a correct version. The other delegates and him immediately accepted the a b c resolution drafted by the neutral states. No error. d e 7

Copy and complete the sentence with the correct word(s). A judgment made before all the facts are known must be called_________.

a)harsh b)deliberate c)sensible d)premature e)fair 8

Copy and complete the sentence with the correct word(s). Despite their _____________proportions, the murals of Diego Rivera give his Mexican compatriots the sense that their history is _____________ and human in scale, not remote and larger than life. a)monumental, accessible b)focused, prolonged c)vast, ancient d)realistic, extraneous e)narrow, overwhelming 9

Correct and rewrite the following sentences. I saw a long line of traffic looking both ways before I tried to cross the street. The caterer served refreshments to the guests wearing a frilly white apron. 10

Copy and complete the sentence with the correct word(s). The Supreme Court’s reversal of its previous ruling on the issue of state’s rights ______ its reputation for ______.

a)sustained, infallibility b)compromised, consistency c)bolstered, doggedness d)aggravated, inflexibility e)dispelled, vacillation 11

Copy and complete the sentence with the correct word(s). The research is so _______ that it leaves no part of the issue unexamined. a)comprehensive b)rewarding c)sporadic d)economical e)problematic 12

Copy and complete the sentence with the correct word(s). A dictatorship _______ its citizens to be docile and finds it expedient to make outcasts of those who do not______.

a)forces, rebel b)expects, disobey c)requires, conform d)allows, withdraw e)forbids, agree 13

Copy and complete the sentence with the correct word(s). Alice Walker’s prize-winning novel exemplifies the strength of first-person narratives; the protagonist tells her own story so effectively that any additional commentary would be_________. a)subjective b)eloquent c)superfluous d)incontrovertible e)impervious 14

Copy and complete the sentence with the correct word(s). In many cases, the formerly _________ origins of diseases have now been identified through modern scientific techniques. a)insightful b)mysterious c)cruel d)notable e)useful 15

Copy and complete the sentence with the correct word(s). Freeing embedded fossils from rock has become less ______for paleontologists who now have tiny vibrating drills capable of working with great speed and delicacy.

a)exploratory b)conclusive c)tedious d)respected e)demeaning 16

Copy and complete the sentence with the correct word(s). Many people find Stanley Jordan’s music not only entertaining but also _______; listening to it helps them to relax and to ________ the tension they feel at the end of a trying day. a)soothing, heighten b)therapeutic, alleviate c)sweet, underscore d)exhausting, relieve e)interesting, activate 17

Copy and complete the sentence with the correct word(s). Two anomalies regarding her character are apparent, she is unfailingly ___________ yet bursting with ambition, and she is truly _________ but unable to evoke reciprocal warmth in those with whom she works. a)aspiring, generous b)mercenary, impartial c)impulsive, resolute d)persistent, reserved e)humble, compassionate 18

Identify the error in the sentence and write a correct version. People who dislike cats sometimes criticize them for being a b aloof and independent; people who are fond of cats often c admire them for the same qualities. No error. d e 19

Copy and complete the sentence with the correct word(s). In many parts of East Africa at that time, wild animals were so ________ that it was almost impossible for a photographer to approach close enough to film them. a)rare b)large c)wary d)numerous e)unsightly 20

Copy and complete the sentence with the correct word(s). The unflattering reviews that his latest recording received were _______ by his fans, who believe that everything he performs is a triumph of artistic_________. a)dismissed, creativity b)hailed, responsibility c)suppressed, self-promotion d) accepted, genius e)regretted, pretension 21

Copy and complete the sentence with the correct word(s). The board members, accustomed to the luxury of being chauffeured to corporate meeting in company limousines, were predictably _________ when they learned that this service had been__________. a)satisfied, annulled b)stymied, extended c)displeased, upheld d)disgruntled, suspend e)concerned, provided 22

Copy and complete the sentence with the correct word(s). Misrepresentative graphs and drawings _______the real data and encourage readers to accept ________arguments. a)obscure, legitimate b)distort, spurious c)illustrative, controversial d)complement, unresolved e)replace, esteemed 23

Copy and complete the sentence with the correct word(s). Conservative historians who represent a traditional account as ________ because of its age may be guilty of taking on trust what they should have ________ in a conscientious fashion. a) ancient, established b)false, reiterated c)mythical, fabricated d)accurate, examined e)suspicious, challenged 24

Correct and rewrite the following sentences. Raised in an open field without any pesticides, I prefer vegetables and fruits.

Cooked too long, she thought the pasta did not taste good any more. 25

Copy and complete the sentence with the correct word(s). State commissioner Ming Hsu expected that her Commission on International Trade would not merely _______the future effects of foreign competition on local business but would also offer practical strategies for successfully resisting such competition.

a)counteract b)intensify c) imagine d) forecast e) excuse 26

Improve the sentence using parallelism:

Our vacation plans include exploring the city, visiting old friends, and to spend a few days doing nothing at all. Sean had to choose between his brother’s baseball game and going to his girlfriend’s recital. 27

Improve the sentence using parallelism:

 I want to know when you are going to be home, where you will be if I need to call you, and the kind of transportation you are going to use to get there.  A teacher needs patience and to be fair. 28

Improve the sentence using parallelism:

The hungry monster scoured the entire campsite for food, he was looking up at the trees for more morsels, and he scampered down to the lake after devouring the boy’s food. Kayla and her dad were having a great time at the game until a police officer approaches and tells them to move their vehicles. 29

Improve the sentence using parallelism:

The television was blinking rapidly until I hauled myself off of the couch and proceeded to turning it off. Jane’s score on the test from last week was a 56, meaning she scores the same or higher as the people who take the test on the same day. 30

Improve the sentence:

 Each student must tell the guidance department where they want their final transcript sent.  The students know that they are responsible for taking his or her own trash to the trash can. 31

Improve the sentence:

 The study shows that students who sleep well at night, eat a healthy breakfast, and whose parents keep them on a schedule make better grades.  This morning our mom asked us who went with us last night, what we did, and if George went with us. 32

Improve the sentence:

A homeless person is defenseless, as they have no resources to combat a crime that he or she is accused of. No matter how hard they try, a Hispanic American cannot avoid the glares other people give them. 33

Improve the sentence:

If a homeless person is only able to take showers once a week, how can we expect him or her to get jobs?

Everyone believes Hispanics are taking their jobs. 34

Improve the sentence:

Professional athletes take steroids to make them run faster, jump higher, and to be able to lift heavier weights. Professional athletes are unable to gain muscle without people developing the opinion that he is on steroids. 35

Identify the error in the sentence and write a correct version. The decision that has just been agreed with by the a b committee members should serve as a basis for their work c in the years to come. No error. d e 36

Copy and complete the sentence with the correct word(s). The art of Milet Andrejevic often presents us with an idyllic vision that is subtly _________by more sinister elements, as if suggesting the __________beauty of our surroundings. a)enhanced, pristine b)invaded, flawed c)altered, unmarred d)redeemed, hallowed e)devastated, bland 37

Fix the subject-verb agreement. Fix any tense issues, as well. Since there is two pencils and a pad of paper on each desk, the student do not have to bring their own supplies.

The kids in the tree house was eager to find the treasure, as they know the only way they can be rich is to find it. 38

Improve the sentences. The moose stays in the yard because they know who will feed them. The clock symbolized the idea that time in control because when the clock stops the people stopped dancing. 39

Improve the sentences. Ms. Wright stood in the hallway each time bell rings to make sure that students were not acting bad. Brandon loved sausage biscuits so much that he tackles the breakfast ladies every time she comes. 40

Correct and rewrite the following sentences. Spiced with Italian herbs, I had never tasted anything quite like Imelda’s salad.

Wrapped in brightly colored paper, Mickey tore open the birthday present. 41

Copy and complete the sentence with the correct word(s). Since many teachers today draw on material from a variety of sources, disciplines , and ideologies for their lessons, their approach could best be called________. a)eclectic b)simplistic c) invidious d)impromptu e)dogmatic 42

Copy and complete the sentence with the correct word(s). Unprecedented turmoil in the usually thriving nation has made the formerly ________ investors leery of any further involvement. a)pessimistic b)cautious c) clandestine d) reticent e) sanguine 43

Copy and complete the sentence with the correct word(s). Despite its apparent ________ much of early Greek philosophical thought was actually marked by a kind of unconscious dogmatism that led to _________ assertions. a)liberality, doctrinaire b)independence, autonomous c)intransigence, authoritative d)fundamentalism, arrogant e)legitimacy, ambiguous 44

Identify the error in the sentence and write a correct version. Even with a calculator, you must have a basic understanding of a b mathematics if one expects to solve complex problems c correctly. No error. d e 45

Improve the sentences. Which in the crowd wants to win free t-shirts? There are so many students that want to see the guidance counselor today. 46

Improve the sentences with who, which, or that. Anna is the one ___________ rescued the bird, not me! Erika is on the team __________ won the championship. Berlene is not sure ___________ dog ate the shoes. __________ is a decision ____________ you must live with for the rest of your life. 47

Choose the correct word for the space. Dangerously high winds ____________ attempts to begin the space shuttle mission on schedule, delaying the launch by nearly a week. a.

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thwarted forfeited implemented discharged redoubled 48

Choose the correct word for the space. People which need immediate reeducation for employment are impatient with the prolonged debate over funding for the new national program. That is the new system that uses remote cameras to catch speeding motorists. 49