SAT Prep: Characteristics of Effective Writing

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10th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Sequence of tenses... Which is correct?
After he broke his arm, he is home for two weeks.
After he broke his arm, he was home for two weeks.
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.3A
CCSS.L.5.1.B-D
CCSS.L.5.1B
CCSS.L.5.1C
CCSS.L.5.1D
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Shift of pronoun: Which is correct?
If you are tense, one should try to relax.
If you are tense, you should try to relax.
Tags
CCSS.L.3.1A
CCSS.L.6.1A
CCSS.L.6.1C
CCSS.L.6.1D
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Parallelism: Which is correct?
The master carpenter showed us how to countersink the nails, how to varnish the wood, and getting a smooth surface was also demonstrated.
The master carpenter showed us how to countersink the nails, varnish the wood, and get a smooth surface.
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CCSS.L.9-10.1A
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Noun-number agreement: Which is correct?
Ann and Sarah want to be a pilot.
Ann and Sarah want to be pilots.
Tags
CCSS.L.3.1A
CCSS.L.6.1A
CCSS.L.6.1C
CCSS.L.6.1D
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Subject-verb agreement: Which is correct?
There is eight people on shore.
There are eight people on shore.
Tags
CCSS.RF.3.3B
CCSS.RF.3.3C
CCSS.RF.3.3D
CCSS.RF.4.3A
CCSS.RF.5.3A
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Coordination and subordination: Which is correct?
Nancy has a rash, and she is probably allergic to something.
Nancy has a rash; she is probably allergic to something.
Tags
CCSS.L.9-10.2A
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Logical comparison: Which is correct?
Harry grew more vegetables than his neighbor's garden.
Harry grew more vegetables than his neighbor.
Tags
CCSS.RF.3.3B
CCSS.RF.3.3C
CCSS.RF.3.3D
CCSS.RF.4.3A
CCSS.RF.5.3A
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