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Example Questions
Example Question #101 : Identifying Other Errors Or No Error
Select the underlined word or phrase that needs to be changed to make the sentence correct. Some sentences contain no error at all.
The Black Death, which struck Europe around 1350 CE, was introduced through the Port of Venice and killed between one third and one half the population of Europe. No error
and killed
around 1350 CE
Death, which
No error
one third and one half
No error
There is no error in this sentence.
Example Question #1 : Identifying No Errors Or Other Errors
When I get home from school, I like to relax by playing my guitar, eating a snack, watching a television show, and taking a nap.
When I will have gotten home from school, I like to relax by playing my guitar, eating a snack, watching a television show, and taking a nap.
(No changes to original)
When I get home from school, I like to relaxing by playing my guitar, eating a snack, watching a television show, and taking a nap.
When I got home from school, I like to relax by playing my guitar, eating a snack, watching a television show, and taking a nap.
When I get home from school, I like to relax by playing my guitar, to eat a snack, watching a television show, and to take a nap.
(No changes to original)
There is no error in the original sentence.
Example Question #102 : Identifying Other Errors Or No Error
Select the underlined word or phrase that needs to be changed to make the sentence correct. Some sentences contain no error at all.
After days of indecision, the school's Board of Athletic Safety and Welfare has decidedto delay further discussion of the new agenda until its next annual meeting. No error
has decided to delay
further
indecision
No error
of the new agenda
No error
This sentence is correct as written.