Bluebook SAT Test Form, Structure, and Sense 5

Question 1

The senators voted to increase _______ own salaries by 10 percent.

Accepted Answer

their

Answer

'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.

Accepted Answer

received

Answer

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.

Accepted Answer

gets along

Answer

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.

Accepted Answer

the jury

Answer

'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.

Accepted Answer

was

Answer

The subject is 'list' (singular), not 'materials'; singular subjects take singular verbs.

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