Daily Drill: SAT® Modifier Error Question

Also Great Practice for ACT® English

Today’s Daily Drill is a mock SAT® Modifier Error Question. It follows the digital SAT® format¹ but is also great preparation for ACT® English.

For effective time management on test day, you should aim to answer this question correctly in a maximum of 30 seconds.

Consistent daily practice and study is a great way to improve your SAT® score. To gain access to all Daily Drill answer explanations and strategy briefs, become a premium subscriber. You’ll also be able to post comments and questions.

---

Free SAT® Practice Question

In 415 BCE, Athenian general Alcibiades was recalled from Sicily to face trial for sacrilege. He defected to Sparta, Athens' enemy, but later fell out of favor with the Spartans and fled to Persia. Eventually pardoned, Alcibiades was invited back to his homeland. Upon returning to Athens in 407 BCE, _______ leading successful naval campaigns against Sparta and temporarily restoring Athenian dominance in the Aegean Sea.

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

A. Alcibiades resumed his military command,

B. the generalship of Alcibiades was resumed,

C. Alcibiades' position was resumed,

D. it was Alcibiades who resumed his military command,

(Strategy Guide and Answer Explanations Below)

---

SAT® is a registered trademark of the College Board, which is not affiliated with Walker Prep and was not involved in the production of, and does not endorse, this product or website.

---

Answer Explanations and Strategy Guide