Daily Drill: SAT Punctuation Question

Also Great Practice for ACT English

Today’s drill is a punctuation practice question. It follows the digital SAT format but is also great practice for ACT English.

For effective time management on test day, you should aim to answer this question correctly in a maximum of about 30 seconds. To gain access to all Daily Drill answer explanations and additional practice questions, become a premium subscriber.

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Free SAT Practice Question

In the early 2000s, breakthroughs in digital technology enabled the introduction of another voice type to classical choir ______ naturally soft voice, its subtle tonal qualities could now be heard clearly against powerful orchestra accompaniments, allowing countertenors like David Daniels and Philippe Jaroussky to perform with major symphonies.

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

A) performances, the countertenor, a

B) performances. The countertenor, a

C) performances; the countertenor, a

D) performances: the countertenor. A

(Answer Explanations and Strategy Brief Below.)

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Answer Explanations and Strategy Brief