PSAT Sentence Corrections Practice #1

Front

What is the correct way to capitalize the first word in a sentence?

Back

The first word in a sentence should always be capitalized.

Front

What is the correct form of the verb 'to run' in past tense?

Back

The correct past tense form of 'to run' is 'ran.'

Front

What is the difference between 'their', 'there', and 'they're'?

Back

'Their' is possessive, 'there' indicates a place, and 'they're' is a contraction for 'they are.'

Front

What is the correct way to use 'like' in a comparison?

Back

'Like' is used to compare two similar things, but 'as' is used for actions.

Front

What is the rule for subject-verb agreement?

Back

The subject and verb must agree in number; singular subjects take singular verbs, and plural subjects take plural verbs.

Front

What is the correct way to use commas in a list?

Back

Use commas to separate items in a list, and place a comma before the conjunction in a series.

Front

What is the correct form of the verb 'to do' in past tense?

Back

The correct past tense form of 'to do' is 'did.'

Front

What is the purpose of a conjunction in a sentence?

Back

A conjunction connects words, phrases, or clauses.

Front

What is the correct way to use 'who' and 'whom'?

Back

'Who' is used as a subject, while 'whom' is used as an object.

Front

What is the correct way to use 'its' and 'it's'?

Back

'Its' is possessive, while 'it's' is a contraction for 'it is'.