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SAT Prep English

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

In 2014, a US news website reported that police ____________________ Banksy, but the report turned out to be a hoax.

a)

arrest

b)

had arrested

c)

arrested

d)

have arrested

2.

Perhaps one day Banksy ________________ his, her, or their true identity. If the unmasking occurs, it has the potential to be the artist’s most astounding work yet.

a)

is finally revealing

b)

finally reveals

c)

will finally reveal

d)

will finally have revealed

3.

What pronoun should be changed to make this sentence reasonable?

 When Clara ran out of fantasy novels to read, she went to the library to replenish her supply. Unfortunately, they were completely out of them.

a)

"she"

b)

"they"

c)

"them"

d)

"her"

4.

How can this sentence be improved?

Most kayaks are made of rubberized cloth, molded plastic, or fiberglass. It is covered except for the opening in which the paddler or paddlers sit.

a)

NO CHANGE

b)

One is

c)

They are

d)

Which are

5.

How can you make this sentence reasonable?

Equipment for both types of kayaks are similar...

a)

NO CHANGE

b)

is

c)

were

d)

was

6.

Correct the sentence.

There is nothing better then waking up to the smell of freshly-brewed coffee.

a)

NO CHANGE

b)

better than

c)

better

d)

better to

7.

The exciting smell really gets my blood pumping.

a)

NO CHANGE

b)

simulating

c)

dazzling

d)

stimulating

8.

Last week, Olga participated in a charity event to raise money for autistic children. She was praised by the organizers of the event for her dedication to the cause.

a)

NO CHANGE

b)

has been praised

c)

will be praised

d)

praises

9.

How can you improve this sentence?

My brother claims that he will have become the president of the United States if he is able to raise enough money to run an effective campaign.

a)

NO CHANGE

b)

has become

c)

became

d)

will become

10.

I grew up with buckets, shovels, and nets waiting by the back door; hip-waders hanging in the closet;

a)

NO CHANGE

b)

waiting, by the back door,

c)

waiting by the back door,

d)

waiting by the back door

11.

I grew up with buckets, shovels, and nets waiting by the back door; hip-waders hanging in the closet; tide table charts covering the refrigerator door; and a microscope was sitting on the kitchen table.

a)

NO CHANGE

b)

would sit

c)

sitting

d)

sat

12.

Where should the underlined statement be placed?

“John was still able to lead his team to victory, a feat he would forever be proud of, hindered by a sprained ankle.”

a)

where it is now

b)

  1. After the word “feat”

c)

  1. After the word “John”

d)

  1. After the word “lead”

13.

Choose the correct form of the verb to complete the sentence: By the time the meeting starts, the committee members __________ their reports.

a)

A) will submit

b)

B) will have submitted

c)

C) submit

d)

D) submitted

14.

Identify the error in the following sentence: Neither the manager nor the employees is willing to compromise on their demands.

a)

A) Neither

b)

B) nor

c)

C) is

d)

D) their

15.

Which word best completes the sentence? The novel's protagonist is a __________ character, often torn between duty and desire.

a)

A) static

b)

B) dynamic

c)

C) flat

d)

D) minor