SAT写作部分由两个内容组成，一个是语法，另一个是作文。就语法来说，中国学生只要认真准备是比较好拿分的，因为首先中国学校重视英语语法的学习；其次这一语法考试形式对中国学生来说并不陌生。下面是原始分数同总分数的换算表，不过语法部分的总分数是80而不是800。
表5-3-1 语法的原始分数和总分数的换算表
四、SAT语法试题
为了让读者感受一下SAT语法试题，下面给出了从真题中抽取出的一部分题目，并把它们按类型分成3组。
1.识别错误
1. In everything from finding comets to spotting supernovae, amateur astronomers have become so accomplished, and professional astronomers sometimes seek their help。
(A) accomplished, and
(B) accomplished, also
(C) accomplished that
(D) accomplished therefore
(E) accomplished when
2. Since scientific advances are central to progress, basic research deserving continuing support。
(A) basic research deserving continuing support
(B) basic research being what deserves continuing support
(C) basic research deserves continuing support
(D) continuing support is deserved by basic research
(E) continuing support is what they deserve in basic research
3. With Americans consuming sugar in record amounts, nutritionists are urging the public to reduce its consumption of sodas, which have largely replaced other, more healthful, beverages。
(A) nutritionists are urging the public to reduce its consumption of sodas, which
(B) nutritionists have been urging that the public reduces its consumption of sodas; those
(C) the public ought to reduce its consuming of sodas, as urged by nutritionists, because they
(D) nutritionists urge about reducing public soda consumption, which
(E) less soda should be consumed by the public, urge nutritionists, which
4. Experts disagree about what is the definition of intelligence and how to measure it。
(A) what is the definition of intelligence and how to measure it
(B) how to define intelligence, and also its measurement
(C) how to define and measure intelligence
(D) defining intelligence as well as measurement
(E) the definition of intelligence and measuring it
2.改正句子
5. America’s first roller coaster ride, which opened in 1884 at Coney Island, Brooklyn, and capable of a top
A B C
speed of only six miles per hour. No error
D E
6. The inflation rate in that country is so high that even with adjusted wages, most workers can barely pay
A B C D
for food and shelter. No error
E
7. Over the past two years, apparel manufacturers have worked to meeting the revised federal standards for the A B C D
design of uniforms. No error
E
8. Storing bread in the refrigerator delays drying and the growth of mold but increase the rate at which the
A B C
bread loses flavor. No error
D E
在句法的考题中，平衡问题，从句及其关联词常被考到，特别是定语从句和关联词频频被考。改写文章考的也是语法，但比识别错误类型和改正句子类型更为综合，要求更高，但基础语法知识是一样的。
3.改写文章
Questions 9-14 refer to the following passage。
(1) On September 10, 1973, the United States Postal Service issued a stamp honoring Henry Ossawa Tanner (1859-1937)， one of four stamps in the American Arts series. (2) Acclaimed as an artist in the United States and Europe at the turn of the century, Tanner was called the “dean” of art by W. E. B. Du Bois. (3) But after his death, Tanner’s work was largely forgotten. (4) And so it remained, and even later, in 1969, the donation of one of his paintings to the Smithsonian Institution aroused new interest in the art of this American master. (5) Now his works are on exhibit again. (6) You can even buy posters of his paintings!
(7) One of his most famous works is a realistic painting by the name of “The Banjo Lesson。” (8) It was inspired by a poem of Paul Laurence Dunbar. (9) The painting isn’t like a photograph. (10) The magnificence of his work can be seen with each subtle brush stroke, each carefully crafted detail. (11) The effect is truly beautiful. (12) If I were to try to identify the dominant theme of the painting, I would have to say that it is family cohesiveness because the entire scene seems to emphasize the bond between the boy and his grandfather。
9. Which is the best version of the underlined part of sentence 2 (reproduced below) ?
Acclaimed as an artist in the United States and Europe at the turn of the century, Tanner was called the “dean” of art by W. E. B. Du Bois。
(A) (as it is now)
(B) century; Tanner was called the “dean” of art by W. E. B. Du Bois
(C) century, Tanner, who was called “dean” of art by W. E. B. Du Bois
(D) century, W. E. B. Du Bois calling Tanner the “dean” of art
(E) century, it was W. E. B. Du Bois who called Tanner the “dean” of art
10. Which is the best version of the underlined portion of sentence 4 (reproduced below) ?
And so it remained, and even later, in 1969, the donation of one of his paintings to the Smithsonian Institution aroused new interest in the art of this American master。
(A) (as it is now)
(B) remained, and even after that, in 1969,
(C) remained, but even then, in 1969,
(D) remained until 1969, when
(E) remained when in 1969
11. In context, which is the best revision of sentence 6 (reproduced below) ? You can even buy posters of his paintings!
(A) It is amazing, you can buy posters of his paintings。
(B) Even ordinary people like us can buy posters of his paintings。
(C) Posters of his paintings had been sold。
(D) People can even buy his paintings as a poster。
(E) One can even buy posters of his paintings。
12. In context, which is the best way to revise sentence 7 (reproduced below) ?
One of his most famous works is a realistic painting by the name of “The Banjo Lesson。”
(A) Add “In contrast,” to the beginning of the sentence。
(B) Change “a realistic painting by the name of” to “the realistic painting”。
(C) Delete the words “of his most famous works”。
(D) Change “is” to “had been”。
(E) Delete “most famous”。
13. Which sentence is best inserted after sentence 7 ?
(A) The painting shows a man teaching his grandson how to play the banjo。
(B) He finished “The Banjo Lesson” in 1893.
(C) In the painting, a bright light sets off the man and boy。
(D) Banjos came to the United States from West Africa。
(E) Portraits by Tanner show a psychological depth and compassion。
14. Which is best to add to the beginning of sentence 9 ?
(A) Although it is realistic,
(B) You can almost hear the music, but
(C) Photographs have a beauty of their own, but
(D) As a lifelike work,
(E) Some people just copy what they see;
4.试题答案
1.(C)， 2.(C)， 3.(A)， 4.(C)，
5.(B)， 6.(E)， 7.(C)， 8. (B)，
9.(A)， 10.(D)， 11.(E)， 12.(B)， 13.(A)， 14.(A)
