PSAT Writing : Identifying Sentence Errors
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Example Question #71 : 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.
I absolutely believe that some day we will have the technology to travel to other galaxies, settle on new planets, and explore beyond what we think possible. No error
explore beyond
absolutely
No error
technology to
we will have
No error
This sentence is correct as written!
Example Question #72 : 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.
Forgetting that she had to stop at the grocery store on the way home, Martha arrived at the potluck empty-handed and duly embarrassed. No error
arrived at
and
Forgetting
had to stop
No error
No error
This sentence is correct as written.
Example Question #73 : 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.
Missing home, he tried to grow a palm tree sapling, but it could not survive Maine’s harsh winters. No error
it
tried to grow
Maine's harsh winters
Missing home
No error
No error
This sentence is correct as written.
Example Question #74 : 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.
I had wanted so badly to be charming and graceful, but instead I tripped over a stair and swore loudly. No error
had wanted
tripped over
badly
No error
but instead
No error
This sentence is correct as written.
Example Question #81 : 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.
We both enjoy exploring grocery stores, so when we shop together it tends to be a long and unproductive trip. No error
long and unproductive
We both
it
so
No error
No error
This sentence is correct as written.
Example Question #82 : 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 penguins failed to understand that the trainer wanted them to twirl around in circles, so they continued to swim around their tank as usual. No error
No error
as usual
them
failed to understand
around
No error
This sentence is correct as written.
Example Question #83 : 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.
Although it appears cold and lifeless on its surface, the Bering Sea teems with aquatic life in its depths. No error
its
Although
in its depths
teems with
No error
No error
There is no error in this sentence.
Example Question #84 : 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.
Jean’s favorite activities are playing with her dog, visiting her grandmother, and going to the library. No error
favorite
visiting
No error
activities
going
No error
This sentence is completely parallel. If it had said "to visit" instead of "visiting", that would have been incorrect.
Example Question #84 : 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.
Whether my aunt or uncle is arriving, it shouldn't matter—I really enjoy when either of them visit. No error
Whether
is arriving
or
when either
No error
No error
There is no error here. If you chose "is arriving," it's actually grammatically correct: two singular subjects connected by "or" require a singular verb.
Example Question #85 : 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.
Every single dollar has been spent on candy; the children ought to be taught about saving their money. No error
Every
candy; the
No error
their money
dollar has been
No error
There is no error. In particular, "every single dollar has been spent" is correct: "every" is a singular subject requiring a singular verb.
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