SAT English Practice Question
The most effective way to write a sentence is to use clear, concise language. However, the sentence should also be grammatically correct, which means that all parts of the sentence need to be properly constructed. For example, the sentence “The dog ran fast, and he was happy” is grammatically correct, but it is not the most effective way to write this sentence. The sentence “The dog ran quickly and happily” is both grammatically correct and clear. The sentence “The dog happily and quickly ran” is also grammatically correct, but it is awkward. Which of the following sentences is the most effective and grammatically correct?
- A.The dog ran quickly, and he was happy.
- B.The dog ran quickly and happily.
- C.The dog happily and quickly ran.
- D.The dog was happily and quickly running.
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