SAT Writing : Identifying Sentence Errors
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Example Question #3 : Identifying Sentences That Contain No 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
California beach
where
Even though
its
No error
No error
There is no error in this sentence.
Example Question #2 : Identifying Sentences That Contain No 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
themselves
No error
conversation, some
further interaction
No error
There is no error in this sentence.
Example Question #3 : Identifying Sentences That Contain No 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
it is possible
wage, but
Many waiters
No error
one
No error
There is no error in this sentence.
Example Question #3 : Identifying Sentences That Contain No 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
No error
is going to
for
in order to
upcoming
No error
There is no error in this sentence.
Example Question #4 : Identifying Sentences That Contain No Errors
Select the underlined word or phrase that needs to be changed to make the sentence correct. Some sentences contain no error at all.
Mary was thinking about adopting one of the four rabbits because she had been feeling lonely lately and thought that the companionship would help her. No error
her
No error
and
one of
thinking about
No error
There is no error in this sentence.
Example Question #31 : 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.
As a way of giving back to the community, pro bono attorneys provide legal services to people who are in need, free of charge. No error
No error
who are
a way
to
free of
No error
There is no error in this sentence.
Example Question #851 : 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.
Although the cost of living has increased dramatically over the past fifteen years, minimum wage has not increased at the same rate. No error
has increased
No error
Although
same rate
over
No error
There is no error in this sentence.
Example Question #33 : 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.
While I usually do not like talking about celebrity couples, I will say that that famous pop singer and his partner are a very nice pair. No error
and his partner
that
No error
While
talking
No error
There is no error in this sentence.
Example Question #31 : 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.
There are many musicals in New York City, but there are even more in London, which often surprises people. No error
surprises
No error
many
which
There
No error
There is no error in this sentence.
Example Question #15 : Identifying Sentences That Contain No 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 tigers, along with the elephants, receive a lot of attention from visitors at the zoo, as they are such majestic and incredible creatures. No error
from
along with
as
receive
No error
No error
There is no error in this sentence.
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