SAT Writing › Correcting Verb Mood Errors
Replace the underlined portion with the answer choice that results in a sentence that is clear, precise, and meets the requirements of standard written English. One of the answer choices repreoduces the underlined portion as it is written in the sentence.
If I was you, I wouldn't treat my brothers so poorly; they grow up faster than you think.
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The general wished that his aid was more competent, but it was simply not the case.
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If he was more competent as a lawyer, he would make more money.
Replace the underlined portion with the answer choice that results in a sentence that is clear, precise, and meets the requirements of standard written English. One of the answer choices repreoduces the underlined portion as it is written in the sentence.
The General wished that his subordinate was more loyal, but it was not the case.
Replace the underlined portion with the answer choice that results in a sentence that is clear, precise, and meets the requirements of standard written English. One of the answer choices repreoduces the underlined portion as it is written in the sentence.
The President requires that everyone is respectful during visits to the White House.
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In the middle of the drought, she looked out the window and thought, “Even if I were to lavish all my attention on the plants in the garden, they would still be killed by this heat.”
Replace the underlined portion with the answer choice that results in a sentence that is clear, precise, and meets the requirements of standard written English. One of the answer choices repreoduces the underlined portion as it is written in the sentence.
The doctor insists that I be still during my examination.
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If I were President for a day, I would try to solve the gridlock in Congress.
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If humans could fly, they will need gigantic wings and huge chest muscles to control those wings.
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According to the email that my boss sent, it is absolutely necessary that we all are on time to work.