Bluebook SAT Writing and Language

Question 1

Which of the following is the best revision of the underlined portion of the sentence?
Sentence: "The dog ran quickly, and he chased the ball down the street."

Accepted Answer

The dog ran quickly, and chased the ball down the street.

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The dog quickly ran, and he chased the ball down the street.

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The dog ran quickly, and he chasing the ball down the street.

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The dog ran quickly, and he chases the ball down the street.

Question 2

Which of the following sentences is most effectively written?

Accepted Answer

Neither the teacher nor the students was prepared for the sudden change in schedule.

Answer

Neither the teacher nor the students were prepared for the sudden change in schedule.

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Neither the teacher or the students were prepared for the sudden change in schedule.

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Neither the teacher or the students was prepared for the sudden change in schedule.

Question 3

Which of the following revisions most improves the clarity of the sentence?
Sentence: "In spite of the fact that the weather was cold, she decided to go on a walk, even though she was feeling sick."

Accepted Answer

Despite the cold weather, she decided to go for a walk, even though she was feeling sick.

Answer

Although the weather was cold, she decided to go for a walk despite feeling sick.

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She decided to go for a walk, even though it was cold and she felt sick.

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She decided to go for a walk, although it was cold, even though she felt sick.

Question 4

Which of the following choices correctly revises the underlined portion of the sentence?
Sentence: "The committee has voted on the new proposal, however, no decision has been made yet."

Accepted Answer

The committee has voted on the new proposal; however, no decision has been made yet.

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The committee has voted on the new proposal however, no decision has been made yet.

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The committee has voted on the new proposal, nevertheless no decision has been made yet.

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The committee has voted on the new proposal; nonetheless no decision has been made yet.

Question 5

Which of the following is the best revision of the underlined portion of the sentence?
Sentence: "The painting, which is in the museum's collection, are an example of modern art."

Accepted Answer

The painting, which is in the museum's collection, is an example of modern art.

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The painting, which are in the museum's collection, is an example of modern art.

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The paintings, which are in the museum's collection, are examples of modern art.

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The paintings, which is in the museum's collection, is an example of modern art.