New SAT

Identify the correct use of a semicolon in a sentence.

• I have a big test tomorrow; I can't go out tonight.

• I have a big test tomorrow, I can't go out tonight.

• I have a big test tomorrow; and I can't go out tonight.

• I have a big test tomorrow: I can't go out tonight.

Choose the sentence with the correct subject-verb agreement.

• The list of items are on the desk.

• The list of items is on the desk.

• The list of items were on the desk.

• The list of items be on the desk.

Which word is a synonym for 'exacerbate'?

• Alleviate

• Worsen

• Improve

• Calm

What is the main theme of the passage?

• Friendship

• Betrayal

• Courage

• Love

Identify the sentence that uses passive voice.

• The cake was eaten by the children.

• The children ate the cake.

• The children are eating the cake.

• The children have eaten the cake.

Which sentence is an example of a metaphor?

• The stars were diamonds in the sky.

• The stars were shining brightly.

• The stars twinkled like diamonds.

• The stars were visible.

Choose the correct form of the verb: 'Neither of the boys ___ going to the party.'

• is

• are

• were

• be

What is the antonym of 'benevolent'?

• Kind

• Cruel

• Generous

• Friendly

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

• She said 'I am coming home now'.

• She said, 'I am coming home now.'

• She said 'I am coming home now.'

• She said, 'I am coming home now'.

Identify the sentence with a misplaced modifier.

• Running quickly, the finish line was crossed by John.

• John, running quickly, crossed the finish line.

• John crossed the finish line running quickly.

• Quickly running, John crossed the finish line.