四、SAT语法试题

　　为了让读者感受一下SAT语法试题，下面给出了从真题中抽取出的一部分题目，并把它们按类型分成3组。

　　1.识别错误

　　1. In everything from finding comets to spotting supernovae, amateur astronomers have become so accomplished, and professional astronomers sometimes seek their help。

　　(A) accomplished, and

　　(B) accomplished, also

　　(C) accomplished that

　　(D) accomplished therefore

　　(E) accomplished when

　　2. Since scientific advances are central to progress, basic research deserving continuing support。

　　(A) basic research deserving continuing support

　　(B) basic research being what deserves continuing support

　　(C) basic research deserves continuing support

　　(D) continuing support is deserved by basic research

　　(E) continuing support is what they deserve in basic research

　　3. With Americans consuming sugar in record amounts, nutritionists are urging the public to reduce its consumption of sodas, which have largely replaced other, more healthful, beverages。

　　(A) nutritionists are urging the public to reduce its consumption of sodas, which

　　(B) nutritionists have been urging that the public reduces its consumption of sodas; those

　　(C) the public ought to reduce its consuming of sodas, as urged by nutritionists, because they

　　(D) nutritionists urge about reducing public soda consumption, which

　　(E) less soda should be consumed by the public, urge nutritionists, which

　　4. Experts disagree about what is the definition of intelligence and how to measure it。

　　(A) what is the definition of intelligence and how to measure it

　　(B) how to define intelligence, and also its measurement

　　(C) how to define and measure intelligence

　　(D) defining intelligence as well as measurement

　　(E) the definition of intelligence and measuring it

　　2.改正句子

　　5. America’s first roller coaster ride, which opened in 1884 at Coney Island, Brooklyn, and capable of a top

　　A                                           B       C

　　speed of only six miles per hour. No error

　　D                           E

　　6. The inflation rate in that country is so high that even with adjusted wages, most workers can barely pay

　　A          B                          C           D

　　for food and shelter. No error

　　E

　　7. Over the past two years, apparel manufacturers have worked to meeting the revised federal standards for the A                                        B              C                                     D

　　design of uniforms. No error

　　E

　　8. Storing bread in the refrigerator delays drying and the growth of mold but increase the rate at which the

　　A                              B                    C

　　bread loses flavor. No error

　　D          E