Grammar - SAT Reading & Writing
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What is the rule for using 'who' versus 'whom'?
What is the rule for using 'who' versus 'whom'?
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'Who' is for subjects; 'whom' is for objects. Think 'he/who' for subjects and 'him/whom' for objects.
'Who' is for subjects; 'whom' is for objects. Think 'he/who' for subjects and 'him/whom' for objects.
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Identify the error: 'She is one of those who is going.'
Identify the error: 'She is one of those who is going.'
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Correct: 'She is one of those who are going.'. The verb agrees with 'those,' not 'one,' so plural 'are' is correct.
Correct: 'She is one of those who are going.'. The verb agrees with 'those,' not 'one,' so plural 'are' is correct.
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Choose the correct pronoun: 'Neither of the options is that good, is it/they?'
Choose the correct pronoun: 'Neither of the options is that good, is it/they?'
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'Is it?'. 'Neither' is singular, so the tag question uses singular 'it.'
'Is it?'. 'Neither' is singular, so the tag question uses singular 'it.'
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Find and correct the error: 'The team are winning their game.'
Find and correct the error: 'The team are winning their game.'
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Correct: 'The team is winning its game.'. 'Team' is singular here, so it takes singular verb and pronoun.
Correct: 'The team is winning its game.'. 'Team' is singular here, so it takes singular verb and pronoun.
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What is the correct use of 'its' and 'it's'?
What is the correct use of 'its' and 'it's'?
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'Its' is possessive; 'it's' means 'it is.'. No apostrophe for possession; apostrophe only for contractions.
'Its' is possessive; 'it's' means 'it is.'. No apostrophe for possession; apostrophe only for contractions.
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Choose the correct form: 'None of the information was/were correct.'
Choose the correct form: 'None of the information was/were correct.'
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'Was correct.'. 'None' can be singular or plural; here 'information' suggests singular.
'Was correct.'. 'None' can be singular or plural; here 'information' suggests singular.
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Identify the proper adjective form in: 'She is the ___ of the three sisters.'
Identify the proper adjective form in: 'She is the ___ of the three sisters.'
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tallest. Superlative form for comparing three or more items.
tallest. Superlative form for comparing three or more items.
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Choose the correct word: 'This is the book ___ I was talking about.'
Choose the correct word: 'This is the book ___ I was talking about.'
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that. 'That' introduces restrictive relative clauses about things.
that. 'That' introduces restrictive relative clauses about things.
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What is the past tense of 'swim'?
What is the past tense of 'swim'?
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swam. Irregular past tense: swim → swam → swum.
swam. Irregular past tense: swim → swam → swum.
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Find and correct the error: 'The team were happy with their win.'
Find and correct the error: 'The team were happy with their win.'
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Correct: 'The team was happy with its win.'. 'Team' is singular when acting as one unit.
Correct: 'The team was happy with its win.'. 'Team' is singular when acting as one unit.
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Identify the correct preposition in: 'He is interested ___ science.'
Identify the correct preposition in: 'He is interested ___ science.'
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in. 'Interested in' is the correct prepositional phrase.
in. 'Interested in' is the correct prepositional phrase.
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What is the correct conjunction in: 'She will go, ___ she is tired.'?
What is the correct conjunction in: 'She will go, ___ she is tired.'?
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even if. 'Even if' expresses a hypothetical condition.
even if. 'Even if' expresses a hypothetical condition.
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Choose the correct pronoun: 'Neither of them ___ going.'
Choose the correct pronoun: 'Neither of them ___ going.'
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is. 'Neither' is singular and takes singular verb forms.
is. 'Neither' is singular and takes singular verb forms.
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Which is the correct form: 'less' or 'fewer' in: '___ students attended.'?
Which is the correct form: 'less' or 'fewer' in: '___ students attended.'?
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fewer. 'Fewer' is used with countable nouns like students.
fewer. 'Fewer' is used with countable nouns like students.
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Identify the correct verb form in: 'The news ___ been announced.'
Identify the correct verb form in: 'The news ___ been announced.'
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has. 'News' is singular despite ending in 's'.
has. 'News' is singular despite ending in 's'.
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What is the correct form in: 'He feels ___ after the workout.'?
What is the correct form in: 'He feels ___ after the workout.'?
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well. 'Well' is an adverb describing how he feels.
well. 'Well' is an adverb describing how he feels.
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Identify the subject-verb agreement error: 'Each of the students have a book.'
Identify the subject-verb agreement error: 'Each of the students have a book.'
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Correct: 'Each of the students has a book.'. 'Each' is singular and requires 'has'.
Correct: 'Each of the students has a book.'. 'Each' is singular and requires 'has'.
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What is the error in: 'He gave the book to she and I.'?
What is the error in: 'He gave the book to she and I.'?
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Correct: 'He gave the book to her and me.'. Use object pronouns after prepositions ('to her and me').
Correct: 'He gave the book to her and me.'. Use object pronouns after prepositions ('to her and me').
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What is the correct verb form in: 'Neither the coach nor the players ___ ready'?
What is the correct verb form in: 'Neither the coach nor the players ___ ready'?
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are. With 'neither...nor', the verb agrees with the closest subject (players).
are. With 'neither...nor', the verb agrees with the closest subject (players).
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Which pronoun correctly completes: 'Everyone should bring ___ own lunch.'?
Which pronoun correctly completes: 'Everyone should bring ___ own lunch.'?
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his or her. 'Everyone' is singular, requiring singular pronoun forms.
his or her. 'Everyone' is singular, requiring singular pronoun forms.
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What is the error in: 'A number of issues is unresolved.'?
What is the error in: 'A number of issues is unresolved.'?
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Correct: 'A number of issues are unresolved.'. 'A number of' takes plural verb because focus is on the items.
Correct: 'A number of issues are unresolved.'. 'A number of' takes plural verb because focus is on the items.
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Which choice correctly completes: 'Neither cat nor dog ___ here.'?
Which choice correctly completes: 'Neither cat nor dog ___ here.'?
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is. With 'neither...nor', verb agrees with the closest subject (dog).
is. With 'neither...nor', verb agrees with the closest subject (dog).
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Find and correct the error: 'The committee have finished their meeting.'
Find and correct the error: 'The committee have finished their meeting.'
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Correct: 'The committee has finished its meeting.'. Collective nouns like 'committee' are singular when acting as one unit.
Correct: 'The committee has finished its meeting.'. Collective nouns like 'committee' are singular when acting as one unit.
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What is the correct form of 'lay' in: 'I will ___ the book on the table.'?
What is the correct form of 'lay' in: 'I will ___ the book on the table.'?
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lay. 'Lay' requires a direct object (transitive verb).
lay. 'Lay' requires a direct object (transitive verb).
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Which word correctly completes: 'She is taller ___ her brother.'?
Which word correctly completes: 'She is taller ___ her brother.'?
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than. 'Than' is used for comparisons, not 'then'.
than. 'Than' is used for comparisons, not 'then'.
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Which is the correct comparative form: 'more easy' or 'easier'?
Which is the correct comparative form: 'more easy' or 'easier'?
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easier. One-syllable adjectives add '-er' for comparative form.
easier. One-syllable adjectives add '-er' for comparative form.
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