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Example Question #71 : New Sat Writing And Language
Maybe your thinking of getting a dog; but you are not sure how it will affect your budget. Don’t worry! It’s possible to enjoy the companionship with a dog without spending too much of your precious dollars.
First, you will want to make a list of all the necessary items needed before you bring Fluffy home. Compare costs at different pet stores, grocery stores and big box stores. You will need to buy food, a leash, and purchase toys for your dog.
When it comes to the many dog food choices, you don’t want to just buy the cheaper option. You will want to do some research to see what is healthiest for your dog! One of the best ways to save money on dog food is to buy it in bulk.
Don’t forget to plan for some other big expenses, the vet consultation, wellness exam, and any treatments your dog needs. When you bring your pet to the vet, they may need shots, which can vary for price. Call different clinics in the area and ask how much they charge for the standard immunizations? You might find that there is a lot of differences between offices.
The key to sticking to your budget is planning everything out! With good preparation and organization, a dog will not cost you more money than you planned for.
How should the underlined section be corrected?
NO CHANGE
food, a leash, and toys
food, purchase a leash, and toys
food, a leash and purchase toys
food, a leash, and toys
This question asks you to correct an error in parallel structure. For clarity, all the items on the list should be in the same format, so "food, a leash, and toys" is the best answer. Inserting the word "purchase" interrupts the parallel structure, and it is also redundant.
Example Question #72 : New Sat Writing And Language
Maybe your thinking of getting a dog; but you are not sure how it will affect your budget. Don’t worry! It’s possible to enjoy the companionship with a dog without spending too much of your precious dollars.
First, you will want to make a list of all the necessary items needed before you bring Fluffy home. Compare costs at different pet stores, grocery stores and big box stores. You will need to buy food, a leash, and purchase toys for your dog.
When it comes to the many dog food choices, you don’t want to just buy the cheaper option. You will want to do some research to see what is healthiest for your dog! One of the best ways to save money on dog food is to buy it in bulk.
Don’t forget to plan for some other big expenses, the vet consultation, wellness exam, and any treatments your dog needs. When you bring your pet to the vet, they may need shots, which can vary for price. Call different clinics in the area and ask how much they charge for the standard immunizations? You might find that there is a lot of differences between offices.
The key to sticking to your budget is planning everything out! With good preparation and organization, a dog will not cost you more money than you planned for.
How should the underlined section be corrected?
big expenses the vet consultation
big expenses such as, the vet consultation
NO CHANGE
big expenses: the vet consultation
big expenses: the vet consultation
This question asks you about the appropriate punctuation to introduce a list. A colon should be used to introduce a list of two or more items. The items mentioned in this sentence ("vet consultation, wellness exam, and any treatments") are all examples of "big expenses," so a colon should be used instead of a comma to introduce the list.
Example Question #73 : New Sat Writing And Language
Maybe your thinking of getting a dog; but you are not sure how it will affect your budget. Don’t worry! It’s possible to enjoy the companionship with a dog without spending too much of your precious dollars.
First, you will want to make a list of all the necessary items needed before you bring Fluffy home. Compare costs at different pet stores, grocery stores and big box stores. You will need to buy food, a leash, and purchase toys for your dog.
When it comes to the many dog food choices, you don’t want to just buy the cheaper option. You will want to do some research to see what is healthiest for your dog! One of the best ways to save money on dog food is to buy it in bulk.
Don’t forget to plan for some other big expenses, the vet consultation, wellness exam, and any treatments your dog needs. When you bring your pet to the vet, they may need shots, which can vary for price. Call different clinics in the area and ask how much they charge for the standard immunizations? You might find that there is a lot of differences between offices.
The key to sticking to your budget is planning everything out! With good preparation and organization, a dog will not cost you more money than you planned for.
How should the underlined section be corrected?
immunizations, you
immunizations you
NO CHANGE
immunizations. You
immunizations. You
This question asks you about the correct punctuation to use at the end of a sentence. This sentence expresses uncertainty, but it is phrased in the form of a statement, so a question mark should not be used. A period is correct punctuation.
Example Question #73 : New Sat Writing And Language
Maybe your thinking of getting a dog; but you are not sure how it will affect your budget. Don’t worry! It’s possible to enjoy the companionship with a dog without spending too much of your precious dollars.
First, you will want to make a list of all the necessary items needed before you bring Fluffy home. Compare costs at different pet stores, grocery stores and big box stores. You will need to buy food, a leash, and purchase toys for your dog.
When it comes to the many dog food choices, you don’t want to just buy the cheaper option. You will want to do some research to see what is healthiest for your dog! One of the best ways to save money on dog food is to buy it in bulk.
Don’t forget to plan for some other big expenses, the vet consultation, wellness exam, and any treatments your dog needs. When you bring your pet to the vet, they may need shots, which can vary for price. Call different clinics in the area and ask how much they charge for the standard immunizations? You might find that there is a lot of differences between offices.
The key to sticking to your budget is planning everything out! With good preparation and organization, a dog will not cost you more money than you planned for.
How should the underlined section be corrected?
You might find that there are a lot of differences between office.
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You might find that there are a lot of differences between offices.
You might find that there's lots of differences between offices.
You might find that there are a lot of differences between offices.
This question asks you to correct an error in subject-verb agreement. The noun, "differences," is plural, so the verb must also be plural to agree. The correct plural form of the verb "to be" is "are."
Example Question #74 : New Sat Writing And Language
Maybe your thinking of getting a dog; but you are not sure how it will affect your budget. Don’t worry! It’s possible to enjoy the companionship with a dog without spending too much of your precious dollars.
First, you will want to make a list of all the necessary items needed before you bring Fluffy home. Compare costs at different pet stores, grocery stores and big box stores. You will need to buy food, a leash, and purchase toys for your dog.
When it comes to the many dog food choices, you don’t want to just buy the cheaper option. You will want to do some research to see what is healthiest for your dog! One of the best ways to save money on dog food is to buy it in bulk.
Don’t forget to plan for some other big expenses, the vet consultation, wellness exam, and any treatments your dog needs. When you bring your pet to the vet, they may need shots, which can vary for price. Call different clinics in the area and ask how much they charge for the standard immunizations? You might find that there is a lot of differences between offices.
The key to sticking to your budget is planning everything out! With good preparation and organization, a dog will not cost you more money than you planned for.
How should the underlined section be corrected
NO CHANGE
You will find that a dog, with good preparation and organization, will not cost you more than you planned for.
With good preparation and organization, you will find that a dog does not cost you more money than you planned for.
With good preparation and organization, a dog, you will find, will not cost you more money than you planned for.
With good preparation and organization, you will find that a dog does not cost you more money than you planned for.
This question asks you to correct a misplaced modifier error. The modifying phrase "With good preparation and organization" describes the subject "you," not the dog. With the original placement, it inaccurately conveys that the dog will be doing the preparation. This modifying phrase should be placed as close as possible to the noun it modifies.
Example Question #75 : New Sat Writing And Language
Maybe your thinking of getting a dog; but you are not sure how it will affect your budget. Don’t worry! It’s possible to enjoy the companionship with a dog without spending too much of your precious dollars.
First, you will want to make a list of all the necessary items needed before you bring Fluffy home. Compare costs at different pet stores, grocery stores and big box stores. You will need to buy food, a leash, and purchase toys for your dog.
When it comes to the many dog food choices, you don’t want to just buy the cheaper option. You will want to do some research to see what is healthiest for your dog! One of the best ways to save money on dog food is to buy it in bulk.
Don’t forget to plan for some other big expenses, the vet consultation, wellness exam, and any treatments your dog needs. When you bring your pet to the vet, they may need shots, which can vary for price. Call different clinics in the area and ask how much they charge for the standard immunizations? You might find that there is a lot of differences between offices.
The key to sticking to your budget is planning everything out! With good preparation and organization, a dog will not cost you more money than you planned for.
Which of the following options provides the most relevant detail to follow the underlined sentence?
Bulk can also refer to what your dog will take on after he eats all the cheap, tasty food you buy him!
Fortunately for you, bulk stores are usually open on weekends.
Buying in bulk refers to how heavy things are when you buy a lot of them.
On household items like dog food, buying in bulk can help consumers save up to 34% on average.
On household items like dog food, buying in bulk can help consumers save up to 34% on average.
This sentence asks you to identify the most relevant detail to the overall theme and main argument of the passage. The main thrust of the passage is budgeting as it relates to owning a dog. The sentence immediately preceding the added statement makes the general claim that buying in bulk is "one of the best ways to save money on dog food," so, the correct option simply provides specific detail in relation to this claim.
While the detail that "bulk stores are usually open on weekends" is potentially useful, it is not directly related to the previous claims about price.
Example Question #77 : New Sat Writing And Language
Maybe your thinking of getting a dog; but you are not sure how it will affect your budget. Don’t worry! It’s possible to enjoy the companionship with a dog without spending too much of your precious dollars.
First, you will want to make a list of all the necessary items needed before you bring Fluffy home. Compare costs at different pet stores, grocery stores and big box stores. You will need to buy food, a leash, and purchase toys for your dog.
When it comes to the many dog food choices, you don’t want to just buy the cheaper option. You will want to do some research to see what is healthiest for your dog! One of the best ways to save money on dog food is to buy it in bulk.
Don’t forget to plan for some other big expenses, the vet consultation, wellness exam, and any treatments your dog needs. When you bring your pet to the vet, they may need shots, which can vary for price. Call different clinics in the area and ask how much they charge for the standard immunizations? You might find that there is a lot of differences between offices.
The key to sticking to your budget is planning everything out! With good preparation and organization, a dog will not cost you more money than you planned for.
How should the underlined section be corrected?
You might find that there's lots of differences between offices.
You might find that there are a lot of differences between offices.
NO CHANGE
You might find that there are a lot of differences between office.
You might find that there are a lot of differences between offices.
This question asks you to correct an error in subject-verb agreement. The noun, "differences," is plural, so the verb must also be plural to agree. The correct plural form of the verb "to be" is "are."
Example Question #171 : New Sat
Although vegetarianism is sometimes considered a recent phenomenon, the practice actually has roots in both ancient India and ancient Greece. In Greece, being vegetarian was a way to abstain from eating ‘beings with souls,’ and vegetarianism was primarily practiced by small religious sects or certain philosophical thinkers. Ancient Indian vegetarianism may have been more widespread, as it was mandatory for many Hindus, Jains, and Buddhists. Buddhist scholars argue whether Gautama Buddha ever ate meat. Obviously, vegetarianism is a constantly evolution practice that has changed considerably over the past several thousand years.
During the Middle Ages, vegetarianism remained largely outside the cultural milieu in Europe. Certain aseptic religious sects may have avoided eating meat, but the practice didn’t truly gain ground in Western Europe until the Age of Enlightenment. During and before that time, many people still argued that animals existed only for the benefit of humankind. They were opposed by other people who thought that that was an anthropocentric viewpoint.
Over time, vegetarianism gradually gained diction with influential thinkers and by the twentieth century, organizations such as the International Vegetarian Union, the North American Vegetarian Society, and the Animal Aid were appearing. What new form will vegetarianism take in the future?
What word should replace the underlined word?
fraction
action
NO CHANGE
traction
traction
The correct idiom is “to gain traction.” "Diction" refers to an author or speaker's choice of words or phrases, or the way a speaker enunciates those words. "Friction" is the physical force which leads to " traction."
Example Question #76 : New Sat Writing And Language
1 Although vegetarianism is sometimes considered a recent phenomenon, the practice actually has roots in both ancient India and ancient Greece. 2 In Greece, being vegetarian was a way to abstain from eating ‘beings with souls,’ and vegetarianism was primarily practiced by small religious sects or certain philosophical thinkers. 3 Ancient Indian vegetarianism may have been more widespread, as it was mandatory for many Hindus, Jains, and Buddhists. 4 Buddhist scholars argue whether Gautama Buddha ever ate meat. 5 Obviously, vegetarianism is a constantly evolution practice that has changed considerably over the past several thousand years.
6 During the Middle Ages, vegetarianism remained largely outside the cultural milieu in Europe. 7 Certain aseptic religious sects may have avoided eating meat, but the practice didn’t truly gain ground in Western Europe until the Age of Enlightenment. 8 During and before that time, many people still argued that animals existed only for the benefit of humankind. 9 They were opposed by other people who thought that that was an anthropocentric viewpoint.
10 Over time, vegetarianism gradually gained diction with influential thinkers and by the twentieth century, organizations such as the International Vegetarian Union, the North American Vegetarian Society, and the Animal Aid were appearing. 11 What new form will vegetarianism take in the future?
To where should the underlined sentence be moved?
After Sentence 10
After Sentence 8
After Sentence 11
After Sentence 9
After Sentence 10
The underlined sentence (numbered 5 for the purpose of this question) sums up the entire passage’s content, so it belongs near the end of the text. It would fit best after Sentence 10, which describes the most recent changes in vegetarianism’s development, and before Sentence 11, which looks ahead to the future and poses a rhetorical questions for the reader.
Example Question #77 : New Sat Writing And Language
Although vegetarianism is sometimes considered a recent phenomenon, the practice actually has roots in both ancient India and ancient Greece. In Greece, being vegetarian was a way to abstain from eating ‘beings with souls,’ and vegetarianism was primarily practiced by small religious sects or certain philosophical thinkers. Ancient Indian vegetarianism may have been more widespread, as it was mandatory for many Hindus, Jains, and Buddhists. Buddhist scholars argue whether Gautama Buddha ever ate meat. Obviously, vegetarianism is a constantly evolution practice that has changed considerably over the past several thousand years.
During the Middle Ages, vegetarianism remained largely outside the cultural milieu in Europe. Certain aseptic religious sects may have avoided eating meat, but the practice didn’t truly gain ground in Western Europe until the Age of Enlightenment. During and before that time, many people still argued that animals existed only for the benefit of humankind. They were opposed by other people who thought that that was an anthropocentric viewpoint.
Over time, vegetarianism gradually gained diction with influential thinkers and by the twentieth century, organizations such as the International Vegetarian Union, the North American Vegetarian Society, and the Animal Aid were appearing. What new form will vegetarianism take in the future?
Which word should replace the underlined word “evolution”?
evolve
evolved
evolving
NO CHANGE
evolving
Based on the structure of the sentence, the original word “evolution” should be replaced by a participle, since it comes immediately after an adverb (“constantly”) and immediately before a noun (“practice”). A participle is a form of a verb that modifies a noun, playing a similar role to an adjective. The participle should also indicate that the evolution is continually happening and did not just occur in the past. Therefore, the correct verb form of “evolution” is “evolving."
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