About this practice test: These are unofficial questions written by Carve the Raw. They are not from the College Board or ACT. They practice the grammar and punctuation conventions that both tests assess. For the current test formats and official practice, use the College Board and ACT websites.
Grammar skills these tests reward
- Sentence boundaries: fixing run-ons and comma splices with periods, semicolons or conjunctions.
- Subject-verb agreement, including long subjects and inverted sentences.
- Pronouns: agreement with the noun and the right case (its/it’s, who/whom).
- Verb tense and consistent time.
- Modifiers: avoiding dangling and misplaced modifiers.
- Parallel structure in lists and comparisons.
- Punctuation: commas, semicolons, colons and apostrophes.
- Concision: choosing the shortest clear version.
How to practice
- Find the rule behind each missed question and write it in one line.
- Redo the questions you missed after two days.
- Move to timed official practice once you score above 12 of 15 here.
Related guides: comma rules, that vs. which, fewer vs. less.
Take the SAT/ACT grammar practice test
1.The collection of rare books ___ displayed in the library lobby.
2.The storm was severe ___ schools closed for two days.
3.Each of the students ___ responsible for a project.
4.Which sentence avoids a dangling modifier?
5.The committee announced ___ decision on Friday.
6.The ___ books were on the table.
7.She packed three items ___ a tent, a stove, and a map.
8.The coach told the players to stretch, to hydrate, and ___.
9.Which is the most concise correct version?
10.By the time the bus arrived, we ___ for an hour.
11.My sister, ___ lives in Denver, is visiting this weekend.
12.The dog wagged ___ tail because ___ happy.
13.Among the findings ___ a surprising result about sleep.
14.Of the two options, the second is ___.
15.Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
Frequently asked questions
Is this an official SAT or ACT practice test?
No. These are unofficial grammar practice questions. Use the College Board and ACT websites for official practice and the current test formats.
What grammar is on the SAT and ACT?
Both assess standard English conventions: sentence boundaries, agreement, verb tense, pronouns, modifiers, parallelism, punctuation and concision.
How should I use my score?
Review each explanation, find the rule behind your mistakes and practice that rule before taking official timed tests.
