SAT改進段落題:Improving Paragraphs Test One Answer 參考答案

　　1.Correct Answer: C

　　Explanation:

　　The author uses the examples of his/her home city to make the point that buildings reflect the concerns of an era

　　2.Correct Answer: B

　　Explanation:

　　The author intends to show how the different buildings reflect the concerns of different ages.

　　3.Correct Answer: C

　　Explanation:

　　Answer (C) is the most concise and avoids the awkward repetition of which.

　　4.Correct Answer: D

　　Explanation:

　　Answers A, B and C all use the passive voice. Of choices D and E, which use the active voice, D is the more concise.

　　5.Correct Answer: C

　　Explanation:

　　The major grammar error is the use of the comma to link two full sentences. Other changes are matters of style.sat

　　6.Correct Answer: A

　　Explanation:

　　A visitor is singular and so the sentence should state "to his or her heart's content".

　　7.Correct Answer: E

　　Explanation:

　　The author does not give her own experience but makes general statements.

　　8.Correct Answer: A

　　Explanation:

　　The original version has a dangling modifier, which needs to be corrected. “Worldwide” refers to the use of vanilla. Sentence A deals with both problems.

　　9.Correct Answer: C

　　Explanation:

　　A singular subject is required. We are referring to the creeper, which is a plant.

　　10.Correct Answer: A

　　Explanation:

　　A simple future tense is needed.

　　11.Correct Answer: B

　　Explanation:

　　The author starts with the idea of “plain vanilla” and rounds of by returning to the same idea.

　　12.Correct Answer: D

　　Explanation:

　　The author is making a strong claim that vanilla is now essential. (Whether she has adequately justified her contention is another matter.)