SAT改进句子题Test1.doc

SAT改进句子题:Improving Sentences Test 1 1. Trying to keep her balance on the icy surface, the last competitors ski-tip caught the pole and somersaulted into the soft snow. A. the last competitors ski-tip caught the pole and somersaulted into the soft snow. B. the ski-tip of the last competitor caught the pole and somersaulted in the soft snow. C. the last competitor caught the pole with the tip of her ski, and somersaulted翻筋斗 into the soft snow. D. the last competitor caught the pole with her ski-tip, which made her somersault into the soft snow. E. the last competitor somersaulted into the soft snow when the tip of her ski was caught by the pole. 2. The temperature dropped suddenly last night, which will mean that the shoots嫩枝 emerging from the soil will be killed by the frost. A. which will mean that the shoots emerging from the soil will be killed by the frost. B. which will mean that the frost will kill the shoots emerging from the soil. C. and this will mean that the shoots emerging from the soil will be killed by the frost. D. and the resulting frost will kill the shoots that are emerging from the soil. E. and as a result, the shoots will be killed by the frost, emerging from the soil. 3. The impostor eluded detection for so long because she conducted herself as though she were a licensed practitioner. A. as though she were a licensed practitioner. B. as though she was a licensed practitioner. C. like she was a licensed practitioner. D. like as if she was a licensed practitioner. E. as if she was a practitioner with a license. 4. Being abandoned by our friends is the cause of great sorrow for us. A. Being abandoned by our friends is the cause of great sorrow for us. B. Our being abandoned by our friends is the cause of great sorrow. C. Being abandoned by our friends, we feel great sorrow. D. Abandoned by our friends, sorrow is the result. E. We feel great sorrow when our friends abandon us. 5. Among the many reasons for his defeat in the election w