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SAT基本语法及习题 一、时态 1. Fourteen years after the Galileo space probe was launched from the space shuttle Atlantis, the mission was purposely ended when the Galileo disintegrates in the dense atmosphere of the planet Jupiter. 2. If he had begun earlier, he might have succeeded in finishing the extremely complex project before the deadline. 3. Paule Marshall, whose Barbadian background has influenced her writing, describes many details of life in the Caribbean Islands vividly in her novels and short stories. E 4. Because he is absent when his rivals voted against his proposal, Selby is worried about missing future meetings of the board of directors. 5. Marie and Pierre Curie discovered radium but refused to patent the process they used nor otherwise profiting from the commercial exploitation of radium. (A) used nor otherwise profiting (B) had used nor otherwise did they profit (C) have used or otherwise to have profited (D) used or otherwise profited (E) had used or otherwise to profit 6. Rilke, the great German poet, could not continue his search for angelic spirits until he can rely on strength greater than his own. (A) can rely on strength greater than his own (B) could rely on a strength greater than his own (C) would be able to rely on a strength greater than his own (D) can rely on a strength greater than his strength (E) could rely on a strength greater than his strength二、语态 1. Ms. Jordan proudly demonstrated her companys most popular product, a watch that flashes the time in lighted numerals when pressing a button. 2. In the 1920s, much critical approval was given to a group of English writers known as the Bloomsbury group, the most famous of whom was Virginia Woolf. E三、主谓一致 1. Since there is two pencils, a pad of paper, and a ruler on each desk, students do not have to bring their own suppliers. 2. Flints found in the region extending from the Nile Valley to the highland of eastern Iraq attests to the presence of people there as long ago as one hundred thousand years. 3. Air pollution caused by individual fumes has been studied for years, but only recently has the harmful effects of noise pollution become known. 4. In the early twentieth century, new thinking about symbolism and the unconscious were greatly inspired by the writing of Sigmund Freud and Carl Jung. 5. The primatologist has argued that sustained observation of a few animals provides better behavioral data than does intermittent observation of many animals. (A) provides better behavioral data than does intermittent observation of many animals (B) provides better behavioral data than many animals are observed intermittently (C) providing better behavioral data than does intermittent observation of many animals (D) do provide better behavioral data than intermittent observation of many animals do (E) in contrast to intermittent observation of many animals, provides better behavioral data 7. Evidence from surveys and interviews show friendships made in high school tend to last longer than those made in college. (A) show friendships made in high school tend to last (B) show high school friendships that tend to last (C) is showing high school friendships tending to last (D) shows that friendships made in high school tend to last (E) shows friendships in high school tends to last 四、人称一致 1. If one is interested in learning even more about Zora Neal Hurston, you should read Robert Hemingways biography. 2. Even with a calculator, you must have a basic understanding of mathematics if one expects to solve complex problems correctly. 五、单复数一致 1. By virtue of its size and supersensitive electronics, modern radio telescopes are able to gather more waves and discriminate among them with greater precision than earlier versions could. 2. The starling is such a pest in rural areas that it has become necessary to find ways of controlling the growth of their population. 3. All states impose severe penalties on drivers who do not stop when he or she is involved in accidents. 4. The convenience and availability of watercolor paint account for its popularity with amateur artists. (A) account for its popularity (B) account for their popularity (C) accounts for its popularity (D) is why it is popular (E) are a reason for its popularity 5. Growing up in a family where music was a daily part of life, Steve and Rick shared a determination to become singing duos known nationwide. (A) to become singing duos (B) to become a singing duo (C) of becoming singing duos (D) that they would become singing duos (E) of becoming a singing duo六、拼接句 1. Alice Walker, one of Americas best-known writers, she has published both poetry and prose. (A) writers, she has published (B) writers, has published (C) writers, and publishing (D) writers since publishing (E) writers when she published 2. He arranged the gems on the counter, the sales assistant proceeded to tell us about the origins of each one. (A) He arranged the gems (B) The gems, which were arranged (C) The gems were first arranged (D) After arranging the gems (E) He, having arranged the gems 3. Of the following, which would be the best way to revise the underlined portion of sentence 8 (reproduced below)? Many people think jazz musicians just sit down and play, this is a mistake. (A) and, this is a mistake however (B) this would be a mistake (C) what a mistake that would be (D) it is mistaken (E) but they are mistaken 七、破碎句 1. Although gale force winds often pass through the Eiffel Tower, causing it to sway no more than four inches. (A) causing it to sway no more (B) and yet it sways no more (C) they do not cause it to sway more (D) and then do not cause it to sway (E) yet causing it to sway no more 2. George Orwells term “doublespeak” referring to the intentional use of language to confuse or to mislead, as when one says “revenue enhancement” instead of “tax increase.” (A) referring to the intentional use of language (B) referring to language which is intentionally used (C) which refers to intentionally using language (D) refers to the intentional use of language (E) is when it refers to language used intentionally 3. Some of the Smithsonian Institutions most prized items, from Duke Ellingtons musical transcripts to First Ladies gowns, coming from unsolicited donations. (A) coming from (B) they come from (C) they have come from (D) came from (E) which came from 八、逻辑比较、平行结构 1. Delgados dilemma was like many other young writers: he had to choose between assured publication in a student magazine and probable rejection by a popular magazine. 2. Each time Caroline turns on her computer, she has to enter a company code, then her initials, and then enters a password before she can begin working. 3. Social scientists agree that a system for exchanging goods and services is not only present but also of necessity necessary in all societies. 4. Consumers are beginning to take notice of electric cars because they are quiet, cause no air pollution, and gasoline is not used. (A) cause no air pollution, and gasoline is not used (B) air pollution is not caused, and gasoline is not used (C) cause no air pollution, and use no gasoline (D) causing no air pollution and using no gasoline (E) air pollution is not caused, and no gasoline is used 6. The revolt against Victorianism was perhaps even more marked in poetry than either fiction or drama. (A) either fiction or drama (B) either fiction or in drama (C) either in fiction or drama (D) in either fiction or drama (E) in either fiction or in drama 7. A healthy economy can be measured not only by the growth of business but it has a psychological effect on people. (A) it has (B) as well in the (C) also by the (D) also the (E) in the way of having a 8. Surface mining is safer, quicker, and cheaper than deep mining, but the greater is its toll in human misery. (A) the greater is its toll in human misery (B) it has a greater human misery toll (C) in its human misery toll it is greater (D) there is the greater toll in human misery (E) its toll in human misery is greater 九、悬垂修饰 1. To describe interstellar distances, astronomers sometimes use the light-year, being the distance traversed by light in one year. (A) To describe interstellar distances, astronomers sometimes use the light-year, being the distance traversed by light in one year. (B) The light-year is the distance traversed by light in one year, and sometimes astronomers use it when interstellar distances are described. (C) As the distance traversed by light in one year, the light-year is used sometimes if the interstellar distances are described by astronomers. (D) To describe interstellar distances, astronomers sometimes use the light-year, which is the distance traversed by light in one year. (E) In describing interstellar distances, use of the light-year, the distance traversed by light in one year, is sometimes made by astronomers. 2. Brought to the United States at the age of thirteen to receive a Western education, his first book discusses Lee Yan Phous childhood in China. (A) his first book discusses Lee Yan Phous childhood in China (B) Lee Yan Phous childhood in China is the subject of his first book (C) the subject of his first book is Lee Yan Phous childhood in China (D) Lee Yan Phou discusses his childhood in China in his first book (E) Lee Yan Phou, whose childhood was in China, discusses this in his first book 3. Underestimating its value, breakfast is a meal many people skip. (A) Underestimating its value, breakfast is a meal many people skip. (B) Breakfast is skipped by many people because of their underestimating its value. (C) Many people, underestimation the value of breakfast, and skipping it. (D) Many people skip breakfast because they underestimate its value. (E) A meal skipped by many people underestimating its value is breakfast. 4. In context, which is the best way to revise and combine the underlined portions of sentences 3 and 4 (reproduced below)? A newspaper article suggested that they were wrong. It pointed out that nearly all stores now sell goods that are not made in this country. (A) A newspaper article suggested that the demonstrators were wrong, pointing out (B) They were wrong, a newspaper article suggested, it pointed out that (C) Suggesting that they are wrong, in a newspaper article it says (D) The newspaper article suggests that the shoppers were wrong (E) In the newspaper article was the suggestion that they were wrong and十、修饰词 1. No matter how cautiously snowmobiles are driven, they are capable of damaging the land over which they travel. 2. Maude Adams, after her spectacular triumph as the original Peter Pan, went about heavilyy veiled and was accessible to only a handful of intimate friends. 十一、连接词 1. In those cities in which public transportation is adequate, fewer traffic problems occur and pedestrians are rarely involved in accidents. 2. In context, which is the best version of the underlined portions of sentences 6 and 7 (reproduced below)? Consumers have the right to buy whatever they want. They should consider the effects of their choices. (A) (As it is now) (B) Consumers certainly have the right to buy whatever they want, but they should consider (C) Consumers certainly have the right to buy whatever they want, regardless of (D) Although consumers have the right to buy whatever they want, they also consider (E) Apparently, consumers have the right to buy whatever they want. If only they would consider 3. Of the following, which is the best way to write the underlined portion of sentences 1 and 2 (reproduced below)? Becoming the best is very difficult. No matter if you are trying to become a better athlete, student, or musician. (A) (As it is now) (B) difficult, never mind if (C) difficult, whether (D) difficult. Regardless of whether (E) difficult; whether or not 4. Certain shipwrecks have a particular fascination for those people which have a belief in finding the treasure in them. (A) which have a belief in finding the treasure in them (B) that belief there is treasure to be found in them (C) who believe they hold treasure and that they can find it (D) who believe that there is treasure to be found in them (E) who believe about treasure to be found in them 5. Roger had just walked into his office and that was when he was told that his plan had finally been approved. (A) and that was when he was told (B) and then he learned (C) when it was learned by him (D) and then they told him (E) when he learned十二、措辞、固定搭配 1. The decision that has just been agreed with on by the committee members should serve as a basis for their work in the years to come. 2. The labor union is negotiating a contract with the hospital that will satisfy the demands of the workers and be acceptable to all levels of management. E 3. Jorge wanted, for the most part, to travel around the world after graduation, but sometimes he thought about taking a job at his mothers company. E 4. Early American factories did not so much replace household manufacturing but complement it. (A) but complement (B) as complement (C) but they complemented (D) and they complemented (E) as they were to complement 5. Anita liked to watch television, of which she found the science programs especially fascinating. (A) television, of which she found the science programs especially fascinating (B) television; she found the science programs especially fascination (C) television, and it was especially the science programs that were of fascination (D) television; the fascination of the science programs especially (E) television, especially fasci