Bluebook SAT Test SAT Grammar and Punctuation Practice 1

Question 1

The scientist presented her findings, ______ the audience was skeptical at first, they soon came to accept her conclusions.

Accepted Answer

although

Answer

however,

Answer

and

Answer

but

Question 2

Maria finished the report on time; ______, she submitted it two days early.

Accepted Answer

in fact

Answer

however

Answer

therefore

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nevertheless

Question 3

The dog, ______ had escaped the yard three times already, was fitted with a GPS collar.

Accepted Answer

which

Answer

who

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that

Answer

it

Question 4

The coaches strategy was to keep the best players fresh for the final quarter.

Accepted Answer

coach's strategy

Answer

coaches' strategy

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coach strategy

Answer

coaches strategy

Question 5

Running at full speed, ______ the finish line was crossed before anyone expected.

Accepted Answer

the athlete crossed

Answer

the finish line was crossed by the athlete

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having crossed

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it was the athlete crossing

Question 6

The committee voted on three issues: budget allocation, staff hiring, and ______ new software.

Accepted Answer

adopting

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to adopt

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the adoption of

Answer

adopt

Question 7

The novel, which was published in 1851, ______ considered one of the greatest works of American literature.

Accepted Answer

is

Answer

are

Answer

were

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have been