Bluebook SAT Test Form, Structure, and Sense 9

Question 1

The collection of rare paintings _______ recently acquired by the city museum through a generous private donation.

Accepted Answer

was

Answer

The subject 'collection' is singular, so it requires the singular verb 'was.'

Question 2

The new transit system, which connects several suburban neighborhoods to the downtown business district, _______ expected to reduce traffic congestion significantly.

Accepted Answer

is

Answer

The subject 'system' is singular; the relative clause ('which connects…') is a modifier that does not affect subject-verb agreement.

Question 3

The council voted to rebuild the old library, restore the historic fountain, and _______ new sidewalks throughout the district.

Accepted Answer

install

Answer

Parallel structure requires matching the form of the series: 'to rebuild,' 'to restore,' and 'to install' — however, in a list after 'voted to,' the bare infinitive 'install' (without 'to') is correct for parallelism.

Question 4

Exhausted after the long journey, _______ finally reached the mountain summit just before sunset.

Accepted Answer

the team of climbers

Answer

The participial phrase 'Exhausted after the long journey' must modify the subject of the main clause; the team of climbers is the logical doer, not the summit or an effort.

Question 5

The city council will present _______ annual budget proposal at the public meeting on Thursday.

Accepted Answer

its

Answer

'City council' is a singular collective noun; the possessive pronoun 'its' (no apostrophe) is correct.

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Bluebook SAT Test Form, Structure, and Sense 9