Questions and Answers of McGraw-Hill Education SAT 2017

Choose the correct preposition, or “none” if none is required.I prefer the soft light of an incandescent bulb (to/ over/more than/none) the harsh light of some fluorescent bulbs
Circle all pronouns and rewrite to correct any pronoun errors.This is one of those times in a game where an undisciplined player can lose focus or forget about strategy.
Circle the verb form(s) that make each sentence coherent.This morning, Ryan (came/has come/comes) to work with bags under his eyes because he (stayed/ had stayed/was staying) up all last night.
Correct any errors in punctuation (apostrophes, commas, dashes, colons, and semicolons) in the following sentences.Truman Capote’s nonfiction book, In Cold Blood is considered the first, greatest
Choose the best word in the sentences below.Even the most trivial news seems to (affect/effect) the stock price immediately.
Circle the correct pronoun in each sentence.The other contestants did not seem as confident as (he/him/himself).
Circle the correct verb form in each of the following sentences.As a matter of fact, Theo (was/would have been) only six years old when the Civil War (had begun/ began).
Choose the correct preposition, or “none” if none is required.We all agreed (on/with/about/none) a plan to go skiing rather than hiking.
Circle all pronouns and rewrite to correct any pronoun errors.If a student wants to learn the meaning of a word, begin by learning its relevant context.
Circle the verb form(s) that make each sentence coherent.Already, and without (spending/having spent) so much as an hour on research, Dale (wrote/has written/will write) the first draft of her
Correct any errors in punctuation (apostrophes, commas, dashes, colons, and semicolons) in the following sentences.I could not see clearly, until my eyes adjusted to the bright lights.
Choose the best word in the sentences below.Even the most aggressive pesticides could not (delete/remove/eradicate/abolish) the beetles.
Circle the correct pronoun in each sentence.(Us/We) detectives are always careful to follow every lead.
Circle the correct verb form in each of the following sentences.Denny would be more successful if only he (promoted/would promote) himself more aggressively.
Choose the correct preposition, or “none” if none is required.The defendant would not agree (to/on/with/about) the plea bargain.
Circle all pronouns and rewrite to correct any pronoun errors.Caroline passed the phone to Julia, but she couldn’t bring herself to speak.
Circle the verb form(s) that make each sentence coherent.(Developing/Having developed) the first hydrogen cell automobile, the team (hoped/had hoped) to reveal it to the world at the technology
Correct any errors in punctuation (apostrophes, commas, dashes, colons, and semicolons) in the following sentences.Runners, who step out of they’re lanes during the first lap, will be disqualified.
Choose the best word in the sentences below.The (moral/morale) of the troops was at an all-time low during the Christmas season.
Circle the correct pronoun in each sentence.Every student should make (his or her/their) own study plan.
Circle the correct verb form in each of the following sentences.The brochure suggested that we (are/be/would be) at the camp first thing in the morning.
Choose the correct preposition, or “none” if none is required.We found dozens of old photographs hidden (in/none) between the pages.
Circle all pronouns and rewrite to correct any pronoun errors.Not wanting to be the one that slowed the team down, David dropped out of the race.
Circle the verb form(s) that make each sentence coherent.Right after school, we (went/had gone) to Mario’s for pizza.
Correct any errors in punctuation (apostrophes, commas, dashes, colons, and semicolons) in the following sentences.Contrary to popular belief water will reach it’s boiling point more slowly, when
Choose the best word in the sentences below.That scarf really (compliments/complements) your outfit.
Circle the correct pronoun in each sentence.The administrators never seem to listen to the opinions of (us/we) students.
Circle the correct verb form in each of the following sentences.I wish that my horse (were/was) not so lethargic this morning.
Choose the correct preposition, or “none” if none is required.Good study habits are necessary (to/for/in/none) academic success.
Circle all pronouns and rewrite to correct any pronoun errors.Brown is committed to assisting their students by providing him or her with any necessary financial aid.
Circle the verb form(s) that make each sentence coherent.Surprisingly, Catcher in the Rye (is/was/would be) the only full-length novel that the late J. D. Salinger ever (has published/published/will
Correct any errors in punctuation (apostrophes, commas, dashes, colons, and semicolons) in the following sentences.In my opinion the most interesting part of the trip, was the river cruise.
Choose the best word in the sentences below.Many well-trained oenologists can (separate/ distinguish/acknowledge/certify) the tastes of dozens of different grapes.
Circle the correct pronoun in each sentence.Jim gave control of the project to Fiona and (me/myself/I).
Circle the correct verb form in each of the following sentences.If the goalie (would have/had) lifted his glove even slightly, the puck (would have gotten/would get) through.
Choose the correct preposition, or “none” if none is required.The new house color is not very different (from/than/to/none) the old one.
Circle all pronouns and rewrite to correct any pronoun errors.The media ignored the reports because it didn’t consider them newsworthy.
Circle the verb form(s) that make each sentence coherent.(Finding/Having found) no evidence against the accused, the detectives (had/had had) to release him.
Correct any errors in punctuation (apostrophes, commas, dashes, colons, and semicolons) in the following sentences.Its easy to see, even on the dreariest of days—how Paris has earned it’s
Choose the best word in the sentences below.The article emphasized the low voter turnout in order to (imply/infer) that the senator may not have been elected by a true majority.
Circle the correct pronoun in each sentence.The university presented the honor to David and (he/him/himself).
Circle the correct verb form in each of the following sentences.He acted as though the concert hall (was/were) filled with screaming fans.
Choose the correct preposition, or “none” if none is required.Margot was angry (with/about/at/none) Brian for not telling her that he was leaving.
Circle all pronouns and rewrite to correct any pronoun errors.No one that has been through the first week of boot camp ever believes that they will make it through the entire six weeks.
Circle the verb form(s) that make each sentence coherent.(Being/Having been) captured by the rebels, David soon (began/had begun) to fear he would never escape.
Correct any errors in punctuation (apostrophes, commas, dashes, colons, and semicolons) in the following sentences.Having decided to postpone her college education Jill began looking for a job.
Choose the best word in the sentences below.The justices can debate a case for weeks before a formal ruling is (appointed/specified/chosen/ predetermined/given/designated).
Circle the correct pronoun in each sentence.Justine and (me/I/myself) have always been closest friends.
Circle the correct verb form in each of the following sentences.I wish that summer camp (was/were) two weeks longer.
Choose the correct preposition, or “none” if none is required.They were both angry (about/at/with/none) the boys’ behavior.
Circle all pronouns and rewrite to correct any pronoun errors.Although one should never read carelessly, you should move briskly through the page to maintain focus on the purpose behind the text.
Circle the verb form(s) that make each sentence coherent.When I (arrived/had arrived) home from the museum, I (started/had started/will start) to plan my art project.
Correct any errors in punctuation (apostrophes, commas, dashes, colons, and semicolons) in the following sentences.Regardless of who’s phone rings the entire class will be punished for any
Choose the best word in the sentences below.It may be years before we understand how pollution from the new power plant might (affect/effect) the regional environment.
Circle the correct pronoun in each sentence.There is no point in (our/us) delaying the tests any longer.
Circle the correct verb form in each of the following sentences.If the class (would have/had) voted against it, we would not have purchased the new gerbil cage.
Choose the correct preposition, or “none” if none is required.A lawyer should review the contract to see that it complies (with/in/about/to/none) the laws of your state.
Circle all pronouns and rewrite to correct any pronoun errors.Neither Jack nor Ted thought that their team could lose the game, even when he began missing his shots.
Circle the verb form(s) that make each sentence coherent.By the time the committee (adjourned/had adjourned), it (voted/had voted) on all four key proposals.
Correct any errors in punctuation (apostrophes, commas, dashes, colons, and semicolons) in the following sentences.Isabella sprained her ankle, now she won’t be able to practice for several weeks.
Choose the best word in the sentences below.The negotiations became very (apprehensive/ tense/neurotic/fretful/anxious) when the topic of old tribal conflicts was broached.
Circle the correct pronoun in each sentence.It seems quite clear that you and (I/me) will have to work together to solve this problem.
Circle the correct verb form in each of the following sentences.We doubted that Joanna (will/would/might) get the part, since she was sick during her audition.
Choose the correct preposition, or “none” if none is required.The interview provided insight (about/into/for/none) the creative process of great directors.
Circle all pronouns and rewrite to correct any pronoun errors.Students sometimes aren’t ready to handle the extra work that is required when his or her courses become more demanding.
Circle the verb form(s) that make each sentence coherent.As the seventh inning stretch began, we (did not score/had not scored) a single run.
Correct any errors in punctuation (apostrophes, commas, dashes, colons, and semicolons) in the following sentences.If you can’t take care of you’re own dog don’t expect me to pay for it’s
Choose the best word in the sentences below.Heather was the (principal/principle) author of the study that was recently published in a prominent scientific magazine.
Circle the correct pronoun in each sentence.It might be difficult for (him and me/he and I) to agree on a topic.
Circle the correct verb form in each of the following sentences.If I (were/was/had been) in Paris, I would probably be spending most of my time at the Louvre.
Choose the correct preposition, or “none” if none is required.We were very angry (about/with/at/against/none) him for ignoring our phone calls.
Circle all pronouns and rewrite to correct any pronoun errors.I enjoy reading stories where underdogs eventually triumph.
Circle the verb form(s) that make each sentence coherent.In To Kill a Mockingbird, Harper Lee (uses/used/ has used) the character of Dill Harris, whom she (bases/based/has based) on her real-life
Correct any errors in punctuation (apostrophes, commas, dashes, colons, and semicolons) in the following sentences. Don’t expect this to be cheap, perfection has it’s price.
Circle the correct pronoun in each sentence.(We/Us) and the other new members debated the issue for over two hours.
Circle the correct verb form in each of the following sentences.If I (might have/would have/had) known that the food was so good here, I (would have come/would come/came) sooner.
Choose the correct preposition, or “none” if none is required.We all agreed (with/on/to/about/none) the high quality of the food.
Circle all pronouns and rewrite to correct any pronoun errors.Everyone will be expected to do their share to prepare the camp for visitor’s day.
Circle the verb form(s) that make each sentence coherent.That evening, we (had/had had) a lovely meal with the group with whom we (hiked/had hiked) all afternoon.
Correct any errors in punctuation (apostrophes, commas, dashes, colons, and semicolons) in the following sentences.What disappoints me most, is that you didn’t even tell me you were leaving.
Choose the best word in the sentences below.The words and images in advertisements are carefully chosen to subtly (propel/compel/extort/ oppress/oblige) consumers into buying things they may not want.
Circle the correct pronoun in each sentence.The owners of the club offered my wife and (I/me/myself) a free bottle of wine with dinner.
Choose the correct preposition, or “none” if none is required.Her tests include questions that seem very different (than/from/of/none) those that we see in the homework.
Circle the correct verb form in each of the following sentences.The coach demanded that we (would be/be/should be/were) in bed by eleven o’clock.
Circle all pronouns and rewrite to correct any pronoun errors.The museum received so many donations that they surpassed their fund-raising goal for the year.
Circle the verb form(s) that make each sentence coherent.(Walking/Having walked) all night, this morning we (were/had been) desperate to find a resting spot.
Correct any errors in punctuation (apostrophes, commas, dashes, colons, and semicolons) in the following sentences.I told you, don’t go near the street!
Choose the best word in the sentences below.Try as they might, the hikers could not find the (antidote/anecdote) to the snake venom.
Circle the correct pronoun in each sentence.No other member of the team could outrun (I/me/myself).
Choose the correct preposition, or “none” if none is required.When she arrived on campus, she felt truly independent (of/from/none) her parents for the first time.
Circle the correct verb form in each of the following sentences.Yvonne acted as if she (was/were) the only customer in the restaurant.
Circle all pronouns and rewrite to correct any pronoun errors.The judges usually give the trophy to the performer that makes the fewest mistakes.
Circle the verb form(s) that make each sentence coherent.By the time I am done with finals, I (will write/will have written) four major papers.
Correct any errors in punctuation (apostrophes, commas, dashes, colons, and semicolons) in the following sentences.I remember that, The Monkey’s Paw, was my favorite short story in the ninth grade.
Choose the best word in the sentences below.The acid solution was so potent that we had to (dilute/delude) it with water before we could use it safely
Correct any errors in punctuation (apostrophes, commas, dashes, colons, and semicolons) in the following sentences.The DVD’s that they just received, don’t seem to work in they’re player.
Circle the correct pronoun in each sentence.The teachers were getting tired of (him/his) constantly falling asleep in class.
Choose the correct preposition, or “none” if none is required.We were very angry (about/at/with/none) the exorbitant price of gasoline at the corner gas station.
Circle the correct verb form in each of the following sentences.Gina wished that she (had/would have/will have) chosen the red dress instead of the pink one.
Circle all pronouns and rewrite to correct any pronoun errors.We have configured the pool so that each swimmer will have a lane to themselves.

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