SAT Writing : Identifying Agreement Errors
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Example Question #25 : Identifying Noun Noun Agreement Errors
Select the underlined word or phrase that needs to be changed to make the sentence correct. Some sentences may contain no error at all.
Nikki and Reena hope to become the world's most famous dancer some day. No error
dancer
most
No error
hope
world's
dancer
Since there are two people in the sentence, they cannot become one single dancer. Since "Nikki and Reena" are connected with "and," and are not separated into individual grammatical units by another conjunction the word "dancer" must be changed to "dancers" so that both nouns agree.
Example Question #26 : Identifying Noun Noun Agreement Errors
Select the underlined word or phrase that needs to be changed to make the sentence correct. Some sentences may contain no error at all.
When a manager is sick, they should call Lisa in the Human Resources Department. No error
is sick
manager
in
No error
they
they
Since the subject, "manager," is singular, the pronoun should be he or she, not they. "They" refers to a subject that is plural. The noun and pronoun in the sentence do not agree.
Example Question #27 : Identifying Noun Noun Agreement Errors
Select the underlined word or phrase that needs to be changed to make the sentence correct. Some sentences may contain no error at all.
Each individual has their right to the freedom of speech and expression according to the Constitution. No error
No error
Each
freedom
according to
their
their
Since the subject of the sentence is "each individual," the pronoun should be "his or her." "Their" refers to a large group, not individuals within that group, thus the noun and pronoun do not agree.
Example Question #28 : Identifying Noun Noun Agreement Errors
Select the underlined word or phrase that needs to be changed to make the sentence correct. Some sentences may contain no error at all.
Every time a medical student has the opportunity to treat a patient, their self esteem and confidence levels increase. No error
their
No error
opportunity
treat
medical student
their
The subject of the sentence is "student," which is singular; however the pronoun is "their", which is plural. "Their" should be replaced with "his or her" so that it agrees with the singular noun.
Example Question #29 : Identifying Noun Noun Agreement Errors
Select the underlined word or phrase that needs to be changed to make the sentence correct. Some sentences may contain no error at all.
A geese has a long neck and is considered to be a wild animal. No error
No error
to be
is considered
a long
geese
geese
Geese is the plural form of goose. The word "geese" should be replaced by "goose". This is because the rest of the sentence is in singular form, particularly words such as neck and animal. Also, because the singular article "a" is used, this also necessitates the singular form "goose."
Example Question #151 : Identifying Agreement Errors
Select the underlined word or phrase that needs to be changed to make the sentence correct. Some sentences may contain no error at all.
All of Kevin's tarantulas laid its eggs on Monday. No error
No error
on
of
tarantulas
its
its
There are multiple tarantulas described in the sentence since the word "all" is used. Therefore, the sentence should read All of Kevin's tarantulas laid "their" eggs on Monday. "Its" is incorrect because it is referring to a single tarantula.
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