SAT Sentence Structure & Punctuation 4

Question 1

Which sentence correctly uses parallel structure?

Accepted Answer

He likes hiking, swimming, and biking.

Answer

All three items share the same -ing gerund form.

Question 2

Choose the correctly punctuated sentence with a transitional word.

Accepted Answer

The plan worked; however, costs rose.

Answer

A semicolon precedes and a comma follows a conjunctive adverb joining clauses.

Question 3

Which choice fixes the faulty comparison? "Her grades are higher than ___."

Accepted Answer

her brother's

Answer

The possessive "brother's" compares grades to grades logically.

Question 4

Identify the correctly punctuated quotation.

Accepted Answer

"Wait," she said, "I forgot my keys."

Answer

Commas separate the interrupted quotation and fall inside the quotation marks.

Question 5

Which sentence avoids a misplaced modifier?

Accepted Answer

Covered in mud, the dog was washed by the boy.

Answer

The modifier "covered in mud" correctly describes the dog being washed.

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