Improving Sentences

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SAT Writing › Improving Sentences

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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 reproduces the underlined portion as it is written in the sentence.

Some writers use literary illusions to tactfully reference authors who previously wrote about similar themes.

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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 reproduces the underlined portion as it is written in the sentence.

Paul and me always have a good time together, but lately he's been a little forlorn about his dead dog.

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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.

People spend a lifetime trying to finding happiness of life.

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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.

The spokesperson noted that over the past year, a new wave of technological advances have increased the company’s profitability.

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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 reproduces the underlined portion as it is written in the sentence.

I think that my favorite book is the better book of all time. No error

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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 reproduces the underlined portion as it is written in the sentence.

I really enjoy spending time outdoors, lately the weather has been incredibly hot and not altogether pleasant.

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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.

The new bylaws of the organization was ratified by a unanimous vote yesterday.

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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.

Scientists have determined that the risk factors for cardiovascular disease include family history, poor diet, and having an excess of stress.

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Select the underlined portion of the sentence below that needs to be changed to make the sentence correct. Some sentences contain no error at all.

I want you to: pick up some cherries, some corn, and some watermelon for the salad, please. No error

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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 reproduces the underlined portion as it is written in the sentence.

It takes a lot of time, effort, and money to become a great chef, chefs are often underappreciated as artists.

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