Bluebook SAT Test Form, Structure, and Sense 5 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: The senators voted to increase _______ own salaries by 10 percent.
- its
- his or her
- their (Correct answer)
- one's
Correct answer: their
'Senators' is plural, so the plural pronoun 'their' is needed for agreement.
Question 2: The orchestra _______ a standing ovation after performing the symphony's challenging final movement.
- receive
- receives
- received (Correct answer)
- are receiving
Correct answer: received
The simple past 'received' is consistent with the past-tense context of the sentence.
Question 3: The dog that the Johnsons adopted from the shelter _______ well with children of all ages.
- get along
- gotten along
- gets along (Correct answer)
- getting along
Correct answer: gets along
The subject 'dog' is singular and the sentence is in the present tense, requiring 'gets along.'
Question 4: Having reviewed all the evidence, _______ reached a unanimous verdict.
- the verdict was announced
- an announcement was made
- the jury (Correct answer)
- it was determined that
Correct answer: the jury
'The jury' is the only option that can logically 'review evidence'; the participial phrase must refer to the subject.
Question 5: The list of required materials _______ posted on the course website before the semester began.
- were
- was (Correct answer)
- are
- have been
Correct answer: was
The subject is 'list' (singular), not 'materials'; singular subjects take singular verbs.
Question 6: The documentary explored the lives of refugees _______ fled their home countries due to conflict.
- which
- whom
- who (Correct answer)
- whose
Correct answer: who
'Who' is the correct relative pronoun for people (not 'which'), and it functions as the subject of the relative clause.
Question 7: The company announced _______ plans to open five new offices across the country.
- it's
- its (Correct answer)
- their
- they're
Correct answer: its
'Its' is the possessive form for the singular noun 'company'; 'it's' is a contraction for 'it is.'
Bluebook SAT Test Form, Structure, and Sense 5
The senators voted to increase _______ own salaries by 10 percent.