Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?

Answer: gives The subject is "basket" (singular), not "peaches." The prepositional phrase "of ripe peaches" does not change the subject. A singular subject takes the singular verb "gives."

Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?

Answer: they're "They're" is the contraction of "they are." The sentence requires "they are ready," so "they're" is correct.

Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?

Answer: his or her "Each" is singular, so the pronoun must be singular. "His or her" agrees in number with the singular antecedent "Each."

SAT Reading and Writing · Topic 4.2

Form, Structure, and Sense: Agreement and Usage Practice

Part of Standard English Conventions.

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Sample 1difficulty 2/5
$The basket of ripe peaches on the kitchen counter ______ a sweet aroma throughout the room.$
$Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?$
- A
  $gives$
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- B
  $give$
- C
  $have given$
- D
  $are giving$
Why
$The subject is "basket" (singular), not "peaches." The prepositional phrase "of ripe peaches" does not change the subject. A singular subject takes the singular verb "gives."$
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Sample 2difficulty 2/5
$The dancers said ______ ready to begin the dress rehearsal whenever the stage manager gives the cue.$
$Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?$
- A
  $their$
- B
  $theyre$
- C
  $there$
- D
  $they're$
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Why
$"They're" is the contraction of "they are." The sentence requires "they are ready," so "they're" is correct.$
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Sample 3difficulty 2/5
$Each of the students must submit ______ final project by Friday afternoon to receive full credit.$
$Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?$
- A
  $them$
- B
  $their$
- C
  $his or her$
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- D
  $they're$
Why
$"Each" is singular, so the pronoun must be singular. "His or her" agrees in number with the singular antecedent "Each."$
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Sample 4difficulty 2/5
$The architect ______ revised blueprints addressed every concern raised by the historic preservation committee.$
$Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?$
- A
  $'s$
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- B
  $s's$
- C
  $s$
- D
  $s'$
Why
$"Architect" is singular, so the possessive is formed with apostrophe + s: "architect's revised blueprints."$
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Sample 5difficulty 2/5
$On the table near the window, ______ several rare manuscripts that the librarian has just catalogued.$
$Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?$
- A
  $it is$
- B
  $there are$
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- C
  $there is$
- D
  $there's$
Why
$With "there + verb," the verb agrees with the true subject that follows. "Manuscripts" is plural, so "there are" is correct.$
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