Bluebook SAT Test Form, Structure, and Sense 11

Question 1

The task force plans to identify safety hazards, propose corrective measures, and _______ a comprehensive report to the board.

Accepted Answer

submit

Answer

The series follows 'plans to': 'to identify,' 'to propose,' 'to submit.' For parallelism within the list after the initial 'to,' the bare infinitive 'submit' completes the series correctly.

Question 2

The population of endangered sea turtles _______ declined sharply over the past two decades due to habitat loss.

Accepted Answer

has

Answer

'Population' is a singular noun, so it takes the singular verb 'has.'

Question 3

The scholarship was awarded to the student who demonstrated the greatest financial need, academic achievement, and _______ in extracurricular activities.

Accepted Answer

participation

Answer

The series lists nouns: 'need,' 'achievement,' and 'participation' — the noun form is required for parallel structure.

Question 4

Concerned about rising costs, _______ decided to reduce discretionary spending in the upcoming fiscal year.

Accepted Answer

the committee

Answer

The participial phrase 'Concerned about rising costs' must modify the subject of the main clause; 'the committee' is the entity that is concerned and that decides.

Question 5

If the engineering team _______ the prototype by next Monday, the product launch will proceed as planned.

Accepted Answer

completes

Answer

In a conditional sentence with 'if' followed by a present tense verb, the main clause uses 'will + verb'; here the subordinate clause requires present tense 'completes.'

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Bluebook SAT Test Form, Structure, and Sense 11