PSAT Writing : Identifying Sentence Errors

Study concepts, example questions & explanations for PSAT Writing

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Example Questions

Example Question #1 : 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

Possible Answers:

No error

Even though

its

California beach

where

Correct answer:

No error

Explanation:

There is no error in this sentence. 

Example Question #41 : Psat Writing Skills

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

Possible Answers:

themselves

seeking to escape

further interaction

conversation, some

No error

Correct answer:

No error

Explanation:

There is no error in this sentence. 

Example Question #42 : Psat Writing Skills

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

Possible Answers:

wage, but

it is possible

No error

one

Many waiters

Correct answer:

No error

Explanation:

There is no error in this sentence. 

Example Question #31 : 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.

 Tomorrow the professor is going to buy a new coat in order to look his best for the upcoming faculty dinner. No error

Possible Answers:

is going to 

in order to 

for

No error

upcoming

Correct answer:

No error

Explanation:

There is no error in this sentence. 

Example Question #10 : 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 

Possible Answers:

and 

No error

her 

one of

thinking about

Correct answer:

No error

Explanation:

There is no error in this sentence. 

Example Question #41 : Psat Writing Skills

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

Possible Answers:

a way

free of

to 

who are

No error

Correct answer:

No error

Explanation:

There is no error in this sentence. 

Example Question #42 : Psat Writing Skills

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 rateNo error

Possible Answers:

over

same rate

Although 

has increased

No error

Correct answer:

No error

Explanation:

There is no error in this sentence. 

Example Question #13 : 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.

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

Possible Answers:

While

that

No error

talking

and his partner

Correct answer:

No error

Explanation:

There is no error in this sentence. 

Example Question #14 : 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.

There are many musicals in New York City, but there are even more in London, which often surprises people. No error

Possible Answers:

surprises

many

There

No error

which

Correct answer:

No error

Explanation:

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 

Possible Answers:

as 

along with

No error

from 

receive

Correct answer:

No error

Explanation:

There is no error in this sentence. 

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