Commas with titles and descriptions before names (SAT)

Question 1

Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English? The project was led by ___ a physicist at the University of Tokyo.

• A. Dr, Kenji Sato
• B. Dr Kenji Sato;
• C. Dr Kenji Sato,
• D. Dr Kenji Sato

Question 2

Is this sentence correct in formal written English (SAT/ACT style)? The study, published by climate scientist Ana Ruiz found that city trees reduce summer temperatures.

• A. correct
• B. incorrect

Question 3

Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English? The ___ led the team that reached the summit in record time.

• A. mountaineer Tenzin Lhamo,
• B. mountaineer, Tenzin Lhamo,
• C. mountaineer, Tenzin Lhamo
• D. mountaineer Tenzin Lhamo

Question 4

Is this sentence correct in formal written English (SAT/ACT style)? The painting was restored by Italian conservator, Paola Bianchi in 1998.

• A. correct
• B. incorrect

Question 5

Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English? According to marine ___ the reef has recovered faster than expected.

• A. biologist, Lena Park
• B. biologist Lena Park
• C. biologist, Lena Park,
• D. biologist Lena Park,

Question 6

Is this sentence correct in formal written English (SAT/ACT style)? Historian Ana Petrova argues that the treaty was signed under pressure.

• A. correct
• B. incorrect

Question 7

Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English? The project was led by ___ a physicist at the University of Tokyo.

• A. Dr Kenji Sato;
• B. Dr Kenji Sato
• C. Dr Kenji Sato,
• D. Dr, Kenji Sato

Question 8

Is this sentence correct in formal written English (SAT/ACT style)? The painting was restored by Italian conservator Paola Bianchi in 1998.

• A. correct
• B. incorrect

Question 9

Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English? The study, published by ___ found that city trees reduce summer temperatures.

• A. climate scientist, Ana Ruiz,
• B. climate, scientist Ana Ruiz,
• C. climate scientist Ana Ruiz
• D. climate scientist Ana Ruiz,

Question 10

Is this sentence correct in formal written English (SAT/ACT style)? The project was led by Dr Kenji Sato, a physicist at the University of Tokyo.

• A. correct
• B. incorrect

Question 11

Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English? The award went to ___ for her novel about a family of lighthouse keepers.

• A. author Niamh Kelly,
• B. author Niamh Kelly
• C. author, Niamh Kelly,
• D. author, Niamh Kelly

Question 12

Is this sentence correct in formal written English (SAT/ACT style)? The painting was restored by Italian conservator, Paola Bianchi in 1998.

• A. correct
• B. incorrect

Question 13

Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English? According to marine ___ the reef has recovered faster than expected.

• A. biologist Lena Park
• B. biologist Lena Park,
• C. biologist, Lena Park,
• D. biologist, Lena Park

Question 14

Is this sentence correct in formal written English (SAT/ACT style)? Ellen Ochoa, the first Latina astronaut in space later directed the Johnson Space Center.

• A. correct
• B. incorrect

Question 15

Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English? According to marine ___ the reef has recovered faster than expected.

• A. biologist, Lena Park
• B. biologist Lena Park,
• C. biologist Lena Park
• D. biologist, Lena Park,

Question 16

Is this sentence correct in formal written English (SAT/ACT style)? The project was led by Dr Kenji Sato, a physicist at the University of Tokyo.

• A. correct
• B. incorrect