PSAT Writing : Identifying Other Errors or No Error
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Example Question #21 : Identifying No Error Questions
Select the underlined word or phrase that needs to be changed to make the sentence correct. Some sentences contain no error at all.
Far from being elected prom king, Dan received only a single vote, which he himself cast. No error.
himself
No error.
which
single
being
No error.
This sentence is correct as written! The gerund “being” is used correctly, the adjective “single” appropriately modifies a noun, “which” is the appropriate relative pronoun, and “himself” correctly uses a reflexive pronoun for emphasis.
Example Question #22 : Identifying No Error Questions
Select the underlined word or phrase that needs to be changed to make the sentence correct. Some sentences contain no error at all.
Listening at his parents’ bedroom door, Gerald was appalled to learn that one of the neighborhood children had had a horrific bike accident the week before. No error.
appalled
had had
No error.
Listening
parents'
No error.
The sentence is grammatically correct as written.
Example Question #1 : Identifying No Errors Or Other Errors
Select the underlined word or phrase that needs to be changed to make the sentence correct. Some sentences contain no error at all.
Anne later discovered that Paul and she were the members of the choir to sing the correct notes of the song. No error
were
No error
to sing
later discovered
she
No error
There are no inherent grammatical errors in the sentence above. The phrase "Paul and she were" may ring some alarms, but it is the same as the phrase "she and Paul were." You can break it down into "Paul was the only person" and "she was the only person." When combined, it should appear as written in the question. "She" is used properly in the subject form of the pronoun, rather than "her," the object form; "she" is performing the action in the sentence.
Example Question #2 : Identifying No Errors Or Other Errors
She revealed herself and befriended the aliens, who were excited and pleased to meet a real human.
herself
to meet a
No error
were excited
befriended the aliens
No error
This sentence is correct as written.
Example Question #2 : Identifying No Errors Or Other Errors
As the author slowly stood up, stretched, and trudged to the doorway, his friends jumped out from behind the antique cabinets.
As
slowly
jumped out from behind
No error
and trudged
No error
This sentence is correct as written.
Example Question #2 : Identifying No Errors Or Other Errors
Select the underlined word or phrase that needs to be changed to make the sentence correct. Some sentences contain no error at all.
Lucy realized that she would not be able to arrive at the opera in a timely manner. No error
realized
timely manner
would not be able to
at the opera
No Error
No Error
This is a grammatically correct sentence that needs no stylistic improvements.
Example Question #3 : Identifying No Errors Or Other Errors
Select the underlined word or phrase that needs to be changed to make the sentence correct. Some sentences contain no error at all.
Even though it is unclear exactly where volleyball was invented, it is undeniable that California beach culture and energy have played a role in its development. No error
its
California beach
where
No error
Even though
No error
There is no error in this sentence.
Example Question #4 : Identifying No Errors Or Other Errors
Select the underlined word or phrase that needs to be changed to make the sentence correct. Some sentences contain no error at all.
When seeking to escape from a conversation, some people will tactfully excuse themselves to get dessert in order to avoid further interaction with the other person. No error
seeking to escape
No error
themselves
conversation, some
further interaction
No error
There is no error in this sentence.
Example Question #3 : Identifying No Errors Or Other Errors
Select the underlined word or phrase that needs to be changed to make the sentence correct. Some sentences contain no error at all.
Many waiters barely make minimum wage, but it is possible to earn an impressive salary if one works at an expensive restaurant. No error
wage, but
No error
Many waiters
one
it is possible
No error
There is no error in this sentence.
Example Question #5 : Identifying No Errors Or Other Errors
Select the underlined word or phrase that needs to be changed to make the sentence correct. Some sentences contain no error at all.
Tomorrow the professor is going to buy a new coat in order to look his best for the upcoming faculty dinner. No error
is going to
in order to
No error
for
upcoming
No error
There is no error in this sentence.
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