Digital SAT

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What is the correct possessive form of 'baby' in the sentence: 'The ___ toy fell on the floor.'?

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The correct possessive form is 'baby's'. The sentence should read: 'The baby's toy fell on the floor.'

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What phrase best completes the sentence: 'Domesticated dogs, ___ can see, hear, and smell by the end of two weeks.'?

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The phrase 'by contrast' best completes the sentence, indicating a difference between wolves and domesticated dogs.

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What is the correct possessive form of 'Ben' in the sentence: '___ mom brought his snack to school.'?

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The correct possessive form is 'Ben's'. The sentence should read: 'Ben's mom brought his snack to school.'

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Which verb form correctly completes the sentence: 'Because of the storm, the game pitting the two rivals against each other ___ canceled.'?

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The correct verb form is 'was'. The complete sentence is: 'Because of the storm, the game pitting the two rivals against each other was canceled.'

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Identify the correctly punctuated sentence: 'Petey my pet snake has only bitten one person.'

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The correctly punctuated sentence is: 'Petey, my pet snake, has only bitten one person.'

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What is the purpose of using possessive forms in sentences?

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Possessive forms indicate ownership or relationship, showing that something belongs to someone.

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What is the difference between 'its' and 'it's'?

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'Its' is a possessive pronoun meaning 'belonging to it', while 'it's' is a contraction for 'it is' or 'it has'.

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What does the term 'critical socialization period' refer to in animal behavior?

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The critical socialization period is a developmental stage when young animals learn important social behaviors and skills.

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What is the function of commas in a sentence?

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Commas are used to separate elements in a sentence, clarify meaning, and indicate pauses.

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What is the significance of verb agreement in sentences?

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Verb agreement ensures that the subject and verb in a sentence match in number (singular or plural), which is essential for grammatical correctness.