Bluebook SAT Test Form, Structure, and Sense 2

Question 1

The scientists' findings, which were published in three separate journals, _______ challenged by a rival research team.

Accepted Answer

were

Answer

The subject 'findings' is plural, so the plural verb 'were' is correct; the relative clause is a non-essential modifier.

Question 2

The professor announced that the exam _______ postponed until further notice.

Accepted Answer

would be

Answer

'Would be' is correct because the announcement was made in the past ('announced'), requiring a past-tense verb in the reported clause.

Question 3

Either the coach or the players _______ responsible for choosing the game strategy.

Accepted Answer

are

Answer

With 'either…or,' the verb agrees with the nearer subject; 'players' is plural, so 'are' is correct.

Question 4

The team celebrated _______ victory with a parade through downtown.

Accepted Answer

its

Answer

'Its' is the possessive pronoun for a singular noun like 'team'; 'it's' is a contraction of 'it is' and is incorrect here.

Question 5

The novel, along with several companion essays, _______ scheduled to be released next spring.

Accepted Answer

is

Answer

'Along with' is a prepositional phrase, not a conjunction; the subject remains the singular 'novel,' which takes 'is.'

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