DIGITAL SAT – Lesson 11 – MODIFICATION

Student: ___________________________________________ Teacher: Juliana Fernandes

Exercise: Modifiers – Part 1

1. In addition to being a politician, Theodore Roosevelt was also an ardent naturalist. Following
his defeat in the 1912 presidential election, _______ where he collected many new animal
and insect specimens.
A. he undertook along the Amazon basin an expedition,
B. an expedition along the Amazon was taken by him,
C. he undertook an expedition along the Amazon basin,
D. he had undertaken an expedition along the Amazon basin and

2. One of the greatest musicians of her time, _______. By the age of twelve, she was renowned
throughout Europe as both a performer and a composer.
A. Clara Wieck's piano studies began when she was five.
B. Clara Wieck's piano studies began at five years old.
C. at five years old Clara Wieck began her study of the piano.
D. Clara Wieck began her piano studies when she was five years old.

3. When President James Polk officially confirmed the discovery of gold at Sutter's Mill in
Coloma, California, in 1848, hopeful prospectors immediately began planning for the trip.
Beginning their journey in spring of 1849, _______ that was risky and mostly unknown. Some
forty-niners traveled alone, but most formed companies that enabled them to share food
and expenses during the long journey.
A. these prospectors took an overland route, known as "forty-niners,"
B. these prospectors, known as "forty-niners," took an overland route
C. an overland route was taken by these prospectors, known as "forty-niners"
D. these prospectors, known as "forty-niners," taking an overland route

4. Environmentalists estimate that nearly a trillion plastic bags-in use since the 1970s- are
produced worldwide each year. The problems that they cause are well known: unable to
 break down in landfills, _______. They also contain toxic dyes that contaminate water and
soil. As a result, an increasing number of cities are banning their use.
A. animals are harmed when they consume the bags.
B. the bags harm the animals that consume them.
C. animals are harmed by consuming the bags.
D. harm is caused to animals that consume them.

5. Bioluminescence is light created by a chemical reaction produced within an organism. Most

bioluminescent organisms are found in the ocean, although a few, including fireflies and
certain fungi, are found on land. _______ some form of bioluminescence is produced by
approximately 90% of deep-sea creatures, including fish, bacteria, and jellies.
A. Dwelling almost exclusively in saltwater habitats,
B. They dwell almost exclusively within saltwater habitats,
C. Saltwater habitats being dwelled in almost exclusively by them,
D. Bioluminescent organisms dwell almost exclusively in saltwater habitats, and

6. Guerilla films are typically made by independente producers who lack the budget to obtain
permits, rent locations, and build expensive sets. In the past, these films were often poorly
made; however, their quality has improved significantly. While it was once difficult for
filmmakers to obtain the necessary equipment, _______.
A. professional quality digital cameras are now widely available to filmmakers that are
inexpensive.
B. professional quality digital cameras are now widely available to filmmakers, and these
are inexpensive.
C. inexpensive professional quality digital cameras are now widely available to filmmakers.
D. now, professional quality digital câmeras are widely available to filmmakers that are
inexpensive.

Modifiers – Part 2

7. One of the spiciest cuisines in the world, Sichuan has recently become very popular in the
United States.
A. Sichuan has recently become
B. Sichuan has most recently become known as
C. Sichuan food has recently become
 D. the cuisines of Sichuan have become
E. recently Sichuan has become
 
8. Thinking, perhaps, that their questions won't be answered, the number of students who
attend career counseling has dropped precipitously.
A. the number of students who attend career counseling has dropped precipitously.
B. the number of students who attend career counseling is dropping precipitously.
C. a dropping number of students are attending career counseling.
D. students are attending career counseling in ever lower numbers.
E. students, the number of whom attend career counseling has dropped precipitously.
 
9. By gazing sadly upon his owner, Tina was convinced to give the puppy more food .
A. Tina was convinced to give the puppy more food.
B. Tina was convinced by the puppy to give him more food.
C. the puppy was convinced by Tina to give him more food.
D. convincing Tina to give him more food, the puppy was.
E. the puppy convinced Tina to give him more food.

Modifiers – Part 3
 
10. Having returned from the ocean to the stream where it was born, an adult salmon's life cycle
ends when it spawns and dies.
A. NO CHANGE
B. an adult salmon spawns and dies, completing its life cycle.
C. the spawning and death of an adult salmon complete its life cycle.
D. the life cycle of an adult salmon is complete when it spawns and die.

11. Generated by seasonal storms far off the coast, surfers highly prize the large, predictable sets
of waves that are created by winter swells.
A. NO CHANGE
B. winter swells reach the shore as large, predictable sets of waves that are highly prized by
surfers.
C. the shore causes large winter swells to break in predictable sets of waves highly prized by
surfers.
D. winter is highly prized by surfers for large swells that break in large, predictable sets of
waves.
12. An author of passionately nationalistic novels, Carl Gustaf Verner's writing depicts Swedish
life and traditions.
A. [NO CHANGE]
B. Authoring passionately nationalistic novels, Carl Gustaf Verner's writing depicts Swedish
life and traditions.
C. Carl Gustaf Verner, an author of passionately nationalistic novels, depicts Swedish life
and traditions in his writing.
D. Authoring passionately nationalistic novels, Swedish life and traditions were depicted by
Carl Gustaf Verner's writing.

13. Studying intensively, the Department of Public Administration was where Felix received an
excellent education.
A. [NO CHANGE]
B. B. The Department of Public Administration, studying intensively, was where Felix
received an excellent education.
C. Studying intensively, at the Department of Public Administration was where Felix
received an excellent education.
D. Studying intensively, Felix received an excellent education at the Department of Public
Administration.

14. Agreeing after hours of debate, the decision of the jury was to let the citizen go without legal
charges.
A. [NO CHANGE]
B. The jury's decision, agreeing after hours of debate, was to let the citizen go without legal
charges.
C. The citizen, agreeing after hours of debate, was let go without legal charges by the jury.
D. The jury, agreeing after hours of debate, decided to let the citizen go without legal
charges.

15. Finding contemporary classical music "arrogant," Lutz Glandien's music embraces rock
influences and older styles alike.
A. [NO CHANGE]
B. Lutz Glandien's music is influenced by both rock and older styles.
C. Lutz Glandien embraces rock influences and older styles alike in his music.
D. rock influences and older styles alike are embraced by Lutz Glandien's music.
16. There is nothing more annoying than trying to work while a fly buzzes behind your ear.
A. [NO CHANGE]
B. There is nothing more annoying than a fly buzzing behind your ear, trying to work.
C. There is nothing more annoying than a fly buzzing behind your ear while trying to work.
D. A fly buzzing behind your ear: there is nothing more annoying while trying to work.

17. The abilities of squirrels, running across power lines and racing up even the tallest trees,
have always amazed me.
A. [NO CHANGE]
B. Running across power lines and racing up even the tallest trees, the abilities of squirrels
have always amazed me.
C. Squirrels have always amazed me with their ability to run across power lines and race up
even the tallest trees.
D. Running across power lines and racing up even the tallest trees, squirrels' abilities have
always amazed me.

18. Born in 1810, Robert Schumann's life is a fascinating tale of a composer driven to madness by
schizophrenia.
A. [NO CHANGE]
B. Born in 1810, the life of Robert Schumann is a fascinating tale
C. Born in 1810, the tale of Robert Schumann's life is
D. Born in 1810, Robert Schumann lived a life that makes for a fascinating tale

19. The mythical painting was said to draw magical power from both its age and its master's
skills, dead for over 900 years.
A. [NO CHANGE]
B. age and, dead for over 900 years, the skills of its master.
C. age and the skills of its master, who had been dead for over 900 years.
D. master's skills, dead for over 900 years, and its age.

20. The road racer was given a citation racing too close to other bicyclists in the race.
A. [NO CHANGE]
B. The road racer was given a citation for racing too close to other bicyclists in the race.
C. A citation, racing too close to other bicyclists in the race, was given to the road racer.
D. Racing too close to other bicyclists in the race, a citation was given to the road racer.
21. Experimenting in a new kind of land partnership, the farmers turned the land into a
cooperative cropland after purchasing it in 1804.
A. [NO CHANGE]
B. After purchasing the land in 1804, the farmers turned it into a cooperative cropland
experimenting in a new kind of land partnership.
C. The farmers turned the land, experimenting in a new kind of land partnership, into a
cooperative cropland after purchasing it in 1804.
D. Experimenting in a new kind of land partnership, the land purchased in 1804 was turned
into a cooperative cropland by the farmers.

22. Though she is known as a murderer, the newspaper reports that the suspect may actually
have had good intentions.
A. [NO CHANGE]
B. The newspaper reports that, although she is known as a murderer, the suspect may
actually have had good intentions.
C. The newspaper, though she is known as a murderer, reports that the suspect may
actually have had good intentions.
D. Though she is known as a murderer, good intentions may actually have been had by the
suspect, the newspaper reports.