Grammar and Usage Practice Questions
SAT · SAT Reading & Writing · 149 free MCQs with instant results and detailed explanations.
149
Total
44
Easy
75
Medium
30
Hard
Start Practicing Grammar and Usage
Take a timed quiz or customize your practice session
Sample Questions from Grammar and Usage
Here are 10 sample questions. Start a quiz to get randomized questions with scoring.
Q1
Easy
Which sentence uses the correct form of the verb to agree with its subject?
A.
The team of researchers are presenting their findings.
B.
The group of students was excited about the trip.
C.
The committee have made their decision clear.
D.
The flock of birds were flying south.
Show Answer & Explanation
Correct Answer: B
In this sentence, 'group' is a collective noun which takes a singular verb 'was' to agree with the subject, making option B the correct choice.
Q2
Easy
Choose the sentence that contains a grammatically incorrect comparison.
A.
She is smarter than anyone in her class.
B.
This puzzle is easier than the last one.
C.
He is taller than his brother and his cousin.
D.
Running is more fun than to swim.
Show Answer & Explanation
Correct Answer: D
Option D is incorrect because 'more fun than to swim' should be 'more fun than swimming' to maintain parallel structure in the comparison.
Q3
Easy
Identify the sentence that uses a misplaced modifier.
A.
The dog chased the cat in the yard.
B.
She almost drove her kids to school every day.
C.
Running quickly, the finish line was crossed by the athlete.
D.
The teacher praised the student for her excellent project.
Show Answer & Explanation
Correct Answer: C
In option C, the placement of 'Running quickly' incorrectly suggests that the finish line was running quickly, rather than the athlete, making it a misplaced modifier.
Q4
Medium
Which of the following sentences uses correct subject-verb agreement?
A.
The list of items are on the table.
B.
The team of players are winning the game.
C.
The bouquet of flowers was beautiful.
D.
There is many reasons to celebrate.
Show Answer & Explanation
Correct Answer: C
The subject 'bouquet' is singular, and it correctly takes the singular verb 'was'. The other options incorrectly match plural verbs with singular subjects.
Q5
Medium
Choose the sentence that is correctly punctuated.
A.
My brother, who lives in New York is visiting us this weekend.
B.
The book, that you lent me, was fascinating.
C.
She enjoys reading, writing, and to paint.
D.
I want to go to the movies, but I don't have enough money.
Show Answer & Explanation
Correct Answer: D
Option D is correctly punctuated with the use of a comma before the conjunction 'but' connecting two independent clauses. The other options have punctuation errors: a missing comma in A, unnecessary commas in B, and incorrect parallel structure in C.
Q6
Medium
Identify the sentence that contains a misplaced modifier.
A.
He almost drove his kids to school every day.
B.
She found a cat in the park that was injured.
C.
Running quickly, the finish line seemed to approach rapidly.
D.
The teacher gave a lecture to the students about time management.
Show Answer & Explanation
Correct Answer: C
In option C, the modifier 'Running quickly' is misplaced and suggests that 'the finish line' is running, which is incorrect. It should be rephrased to clarify who is running. The other options have modifiers placed correctly.
Q7
Medium
Which of the following sentences has a consistent verb tense?
A.
She was walking to the store and buys some groceries.
B.
They have finished their work and are preparing for the meeting.
C.
He wrote the letter and sends it yesterday.
D.
I will watch the movie and enjoyed it last night.
Show Answer & Explanation
Correct Answer: B
Option B maintains a consistent present perfect and present continuous tense throughout, making it grammatically correct. The other options mix past, present, and future tenses inconsistently.
Q8
Hard
Which of the following sentences uses the correct form of the verb to agree with its subject?
A.
Neither the teacher nor the students was prepared for the exam.
B.
The committee have reached a decision about the budget.
C.
The team of engineers are designing a new bridge.
D.
Each of the players has their own locker.
Show Answer & Explanation
Correct Answer: D
The correct answer is D because 'Each' is a singular subject and should be paired with 'has', which is also singular. The other options contain subject-verb agreement errors.
Q9
Hard
In the following sentence, which word or phrase most effectively replaces the underlined part to improve clarity? 'The committee, which was formed last year, they have made significant changes to the policy.'
A.
it
B.
the members
C.
who
D.
they
Show Answer & Explanation
Correct Answer: A
The correct answer is A because replacing 'they' with 'it' eliminates the unnecessary pronoun and clarifies that 'the committee' is a singular entity. The other options do not provide clarity.
Q10
Hard
Which of the following sentences contains a grammatical error related to subject-verb agreement?
A.
The team of researchers are presenting their findings today.
B.
Each of the students has submitted his or her report.
C.
Neither the manager nor the employees were aware of the changes.
D.
A bouquet of flowers brighten the room beautifully.
Show Answer & Explanation
Correct Answer: A
The correct sentence should be 'The team of researchers is presenting their findings today.' because 'team' is a collective noun that takes a singular verb when acting as a unit.
Showing 10 of 149 questions. Start a quiz to practice all questions with scoring and timer.
Practice All 149 Questions →Other SAT Subjects
Grammar and Usage — SAT SAT Reading & Writing Practice Questions Online
This page contains 149 practice MCQs for the chapter Grammar and Usage in SAT SAT Reading & Writing. The questions are organized by difficulty — 44 easy, 75 medium, 30 hard — so you can choose the right level for your preparation.
Every question includes a detailed explanation to help you understand the concept, not just memorize answers. Take a timed quiz to simulate exam conditions, or practice at your own pace with no time limit.