PSAT Writing : Identifying No Error Questions

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Example Question #101 : 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.

The Black Death, which struck Europe around 1350 CE, was introduced through the Port of Venice and killed between one third and one half the population of Europe. No error

Possible Answers:

one third and one half

and killed

No error

Death, which

around 1350 CE

Correct answer:

No error

Explanation:

There is no error in this sentence. 

Example Question #2 : Identifying Sentences That Contain No Errors

When I get home from school, I like to relax by playing my guitar, eating a snack, watching a television show, and taking a nap.

Possible Answers:

When I get home from school, I like to relax by playing my guitar, to eat a snack, watching a television show, and to take a nap.

(No changes to original)

When I will have gotten home from school, I like to relax by playing my guitar, eating a snack, watching a television show, and taking a nap.

When I get home from school, I like to relaxing by playing my guitar, eating a snack, watching a television show, and taking a nap.

When I got home from school, I like to relax by playing my guitar, eating a snack, watching a television show, and taking a nap.

Correct answer:

(No changes to original)

Explanation:

There is no error in the original sentence.

Example Question #83 : 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.

After days of indecision, the school's Board of Athletic Safety and Welfare has decidedto delay further discussion of the new agenda until its next annual meeting. No error

Possible Answers:

No error

indecision

of the new agenda

has decided to delay

further

Correct answer:

No error

Explanation:

This sentence is correct as written.

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