PSAT Writing : Identifying Conventional and Idiomatic Usage Errors

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Example Questions

Example Question #2 : Identifying Conventional And Idiomatic Usage 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 Odyssey is a very long epic poem that tells the story of Odysseus and the long journey he undertakes to try to return to his home. No error

Possible Answers:

he undertakes

to try and return to his home

that

No error

The Odyssey is a long epic poem

Correct answer:

The Odyssey is a long epic poem

Explanation:

The sentence tells us (correctly) that the Odyssey is "a long epic poem," so as a long poem, its title should be italicized as "The Odyssey."

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