SAT Writing : Identifying No Errors or Other Errors

Study concepts, example questions & explanations for SAT Writing

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Example Questions

Example Question #51 : 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.

Sea salt, especially when paired with chocolate or caramel, has an interesting flavor and is becoming increasingly popular in baking. No error

Possible Answers:

increasingly

and is

No error

when

chocolate or caramel

Correct answer:

No error

Explanation:

Nothing in this sentence needs to be changed.

Example Question #52 : 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.

The new exhibit at the history museum provides a surprisingly fascinating look at the milling industry in the American MidwestNo error

Possible Answers:

new

surprisingly

provides

No error

in the American Midwest

Correct answer:

No error

Explanation:

Nothing in this sentence needs to be changed.

Example Question #81 : Identifying Sentence Errors

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

Possible Answers:

explore beyond

technology to

No error

we will have

absolutely

Correct answer:

No error

Explanation:

This sentence is correct as written!

Example Question #53 : 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.

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

Possible Answers:

No error

had to stop

and

Forgetting

arrived at

Correct answer:

No error

Explanation:

This sentence is correct as written.

Example Question #891 : Identifying Sentence Errors

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 wintersNo error

Possible Answers:

tried to grow

No error

Missing home

Maine's harsh winters

it

Correct answer:

No error

Explanation:

This sentence is correct as written.

Example Question #901 : Identifying Sentence Errors

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

Possible Answers:

had wanted

tripped over

No error

but instead

badly

Correct answer:

No error

Explanation:

This sentence is correct as written.

Example Question #56 : 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.

We both enjoy exploring grocery stores, so when we shop together it tends to be a long and unproductive trip. No error 

Possible Answers:

No error

long and unproductive

so

We both

it

Correct answer:

No error

Explanation:

 This sentence is correct as written.

Example Question #57 : 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.

Although it appears cold and lifeless on its surface, the Bering Sea teems with aquatic life in its depthsNo error

Possible Answers:

teems with

Although

in its depths

its

No error

Correct answer:

No error

Explanation:

There is no error in this sentence.

Example Question #58 : 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.

Jean’s favorite activities are playing with her dog, visiting her grandmother, and going to the library. No error

Possible Answers:

going

visiting

favorite

No error

activities

Correct answer:

No error

Explanation:

This sentence is completely parallel. If it had said "to visit" instead of "visiting", that would have been incorrect.

Example Question #59 : 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.

Whether my aunt or uncle is arriving, it shouldn't matter—I really enjoy when either of them visit. No error

Possible Answers:

No error

when either

Whether

is arriving

or

Correct answer:

No error

Explanation:

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.

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