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

Section 31
Practice Test Ten 859
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, must take extra precautions against
A B C
falling asleep at the wheel. No error
D E
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12. Because the previous night's storm had downed
A
B
several trees along the road, it appeared unlikely
c
that many students would arrive on time for the
D
assembly. No error
E
13. As the curtain rose to reveal the darkened stage, the
A B
audience could distinguished the
c
shadowy movements of seven dancers. No error
D
E
14. Paula, who loved to see new places but
A B
had never enjoyed flying, grew increasing
C
D
nervous as the day of her first overseas
vacation approached. No error
E
15. In the anticipatory hush of the dark theater,
A
we could hear the rustling of the costumes as
B C
the dancers took their place on the stage.
No error
E
D
16. Filing for bankruptcy, while it may ultimately be the
A
B
only solution for some failing businesses,
c
is hardly never the first choice. No error
D
E
17. In Jungian analysis, dreams are thought to be
A
windows into the unconscious desires and conflicts
B
C
of the person which undergoes analysis. No error
D
E
18. Although during the past year many parents
have asked about our reasons for including a
A
writing sample on the test, never before has the
B C
qualifications of the test makers been so widely
D
challenged. No error
E
19. If one is interested in understanding even more
A B C
about the history of democracy in the ancient
world, they should consider taking our course in
D
ancient civilizations. No error
E
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