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SAT Grammar and Writing 2

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Mt. Kilimanjaro. Like the mountain, which is swept in clouds, the name Kilimanjaro is a mystery.

a)

NO CHANGE

b)

surfaced

c)

cloaked

d)

vanished

2.

Although Mt. Kilimanjaro was once a volcano that erupted regularly, it has exhibited a dearth of activation for thousands of years.

a)

NO CHANGE

b)

been pretty quiet

c)

lain low

d)

remained dormant

3.

As the health of the travel industry has improved, airlines have shifted their focus at the flying experience.

a)

NO CHANGE

b)

on

c)

in

d)

to

4.

A recent wave of aircraft deliveries has spurred demand for seats, and manufacturers around the world are working overtime in order to keep up.

a)

NO CHANGE

b)

exploded

c)

excited

d)

goaded

5.

While airlines seek impressing passengers with futuristic amenities, design teams are hard at work problem-solving for the needs of travelers in the years to come.

a)

NO CHANGE

b)

seek to impress

c)

seek in impressing

d)

seek for impressing

6.

Many common substances found in household items are dangerous to people's health, however, experts insist that they are harmless in very small amounts.

a)

NO CHANGE

b)

heath; however, experts insist

c)

heath, but experts insisting

d)

health, nevertheless, experts insist

7.

Universities have historically offered a wide variety of continuing education classes, some of them are now offered over the Internet as well as in traditional classrooms.

a)

NO CHANGE

b)

classes, some of them that are

c)

classes. Some of which are

d)

classes, some of which are

8.

Gwendolyn Knight painted throughout her life, she did not start seriously exhibiting her work until relatively late.

a)

NO CHANGE

b)

life, however, she did not start

c)

life but did not start

d)

life; but she did not start

9.

African-American life during the 1920s was documented in great detail by the writers and artists of the Harlem Renaissance. Far less is known about it during the Depression in the 1930s, the market for their work disappeared almost overnight when the stock market crashed.

a)

NO CHANGE

b)

Depression in the 1930s the market

c)

Depression. In the 1930s, the market

d)

Depression, in the 1930s the market

10.

The geologic instability known as the Pacific Ring of Fire has produced numerous faults. They cause approximately 10,000 earthquakes annually.

Which of the following IS NOT an acceptable alternative?

a)

faults, they cause

b)

faults; they cause

c)

faults that cause

d)

faults, which cause

11.

In the past, coffees were blended to suit a homogenous popular taste, ___ many different coffee flavors are now being produced.

a)

for

b)

but

c)

and

d)

so

12.

Researchers are unable to drill into the Earth's core; ____ its chemical composition remains a mystery.

a)

indeed,

b)

consequently,

c)

in contrast,

d)

for example,

13.

The Taj Mahal is regarded as one of the eight wonders of the world. ______ some people believe that its architectural beauty has never been surpassed.

a)

On the other hand,

b)

For example,

c)

Indeed,

d)

However,

14.

Music serves no obvious purpose. It has, ____, played a role in every known civilization on earth.

a)

however

b)

therefore

c)

in fact

d)

moreover

15.

Modern technology offers remarkable opportunities for self-expression and communication. ___ it offers many possibilities for distraction.

a)

Accordingly,

b)

To these ends,

c)

For instance,

d)

Alternatively,

16.

On the screen, three people walk in a garden. the image is black-and-white, and the figures move in a jerky way. After a few seconds, they disappear. Filmed in 1888, Roundhay Garden Scene seems primitive in comparison to the slick, sophisticated Hollywood films of today. Therefore, it is the oldest surviving film in existence.

a)

NO CHANGE

b)

However,

c)

In fact,

d)

Accordingly,

17.

In 1959, Project MUercury became the first human spaceflight program led by NASA. The project was aimed at putting an American into orbit before the USSR could accomplish that goal. The program allowed seven astronauts to travel into space; for instance, it was shut down only four years after it began.

a)

NO CHANGE

b)

besides

c)

likewise,

d)

however,

18.

Chimpanzees and bonobo monkeys resemble each other physically, but their social behavior differ greatly. Chimpanzees have an omnivorous diet, a troop hunting culture, and complex social relationships. Bonobo monkeys, in contrast, eat mostly fruit, rarely hunt, and do not have a strict social hierarchy.

a)

NO CHANGE

b)

therefore,

c)

morover,

d)

consequently,

19.

A gamelan is a traditional musical ensemble from Indonesia, usually from the islands of Java and Bali. Gamelans typically feature a variety of instruments, including xylophones, gongs, and bamboo flutes. Some ensembles also include vocalists. Thus, gamelan music is an integral part of Indonesian culture.

a)

NO CHANGE

b)

Nonetheless, gamelan

c)

For example, gamelan music

d)

Gamelan music

20.

Many people fear or dislike spiders, but these creatures are mostly beneficial because they prey on insects and other pests. The spiders commonly seen out in the open during the day are usually harmless and rarely bit people. Venomous species, for instance, spend most of their time in woodpiles, corners, or boxes, and rarely come into contact with humans.

a)

NO CHANGE

b)

however,

c)

by the same token,

d)

in effect,