12.Practice.Tests.for.the.SAT_2015-2016_1128p

Section 5 /
Practice Test Five 433
Directions: The following sentences test your ability to recognize grammar and usage errors. Each sentence
contains either a single error or no error at all. No sentence contains more than one error. The error, if there
is one, is underlined and lettered. If the sentence contains an error, select the one underlined part that must be
changed to make the sentence correct. If the sentence is correct, select choice (E). In choosing answers, follow the
requirements of standard written English.
EXAMPLE:
Whenever one is driving late at night, ):'.Q!! must take extra precautions against
A B C
falling asleep at the wheel. No error
D E
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12. Although raised in Canada, Janet lived most of her
adult life in the United States, where, like other
expatriates, she had took some of her
c
most memorable vacations. No error
D
E
13. In constant demand as a pianist, David
A
had never been more richer than he is now.
B
No error
E
C D
14. During the day, there is often two guards at the
A
B
entrance to prevent burglary attempts. No error
C D E
15. Fans of downhill skiing respected the decision by
A
the judges that athletes which take performance­
B
enhancing drugs while training
c
would be disqualified from the competition.
D
No error
E
A
B
16. One would have difficulty determining
A
which factor contributes more to the success of
C
D
a great writer-talent or hard work. No error
E
17. We were surprised to find volunteers from the local
A
high school to be as helpful and efficient as those
B
whom we had trained to assist in earlier
D
emergencies. No error
E
18. Although rescuers found thirty people in the
A
wreckage, there was no more than five children
B
among them. No error
D E
19. The human resources department is using online
A
ads to recruit new employees because applicants
B
can respond to this more quickly than
B C
to print ones. No error
D E
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