SAT identification of sentence errors practice test 04

1. I agree that_A a knowledge of Latin is helpful to build_B a good English vocabulary, but_C I do not think I have the capacity to_D study the subject at the moment. No error_E.

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2. In such_A areas as sports, ranking of individual performance is_B relatively well accepted since_C the parameters on which the rating are_D based are generally objective. No error_E.

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3. Determination of_A the long-term effects of_B aerosols on the upper atmosphere is_C currently one of the more challenging_D problems in climate research. No error_E.

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4. The most_A important skill I had learned_B in my two years of_C senior high school was to_D direct the course of my own studies. No error_E.

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5. Scientific advances over the last fifty years have led_A to revolutionary changes in health, agriculture and communication, and_B generally enhancing_C socio-economic development and the quality of our lives_D. No error_E.

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6. This detailed yet_A readable biography is well researched and_B provides valuable insight to_C the facts that_D motivated the famous philosopher. No error_E.

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7. I have nearly_A written all the new tests for_B inclusion in the revised edition of my book, and hope to finish_C the work within_D a week. No error_E.

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8. The series of letters that Margaret wrote to her father contains_A a valuable commentary on_B the prevailing social conditions and attitudes that lead to her_C leaving home at such_D a young age. No error_E.

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9. The unfortunate accident that caused_A the explosion was_B extensively_C reported in all the local newspapers and national_D television. No error_E.

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10. Neither of the answers provided in the memorandum_A address_B my concerns about_C the validity of_D the procedure. No error_E.

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11. Katz claimed that reading classic novels is_A more illuminating_B than to read_C autobiographies written by_D their authors. No error_E.

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12. The students have been_A practicing for the concert since_B three weeks, and_C in that time have_D improved considerably. No error_E.

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13. Suzanne recounted_A her improbable_B tale with_C enthusiasm and in a convincing manner_D. No error_E.

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14. If you were willing_A to ask for directions, instead of doggedly_B driving on, we might get to our_C destination sooner_D. No error_E.

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15. Waiting_A for the results of_B the final examination, the student's nerves were_C on edge; she could not sleep properly or_D eat normally. No error_E.

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