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Example Question #91 : 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.
She leapt over tables, wiggled through corridors, sprinted around three, tall tree trunks, and finally sat down in a heap to catch her breath. No error
three, tall
sat down
No error
leapt
through corridors
three, tall
Normally you'd want to separate a list with commas, but that's not the case here. To know why, imagine that each comma in a list is the word "and." You'd never say "three and tall tree trunks" here.
Numbers will commonly do this in English; thus "I saw four red birds," etc.
Example Question #92 : 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.
Sea salt, especially when paired with chocolate or caramel, has an interesting flavor and is becoming increasingly popular in baking. No error
when
chocolate or caramel
No error
increasingly
and is
No error
Nothing in this sentence needs to be changed.
Example Question #52 : 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.
The new exhibit at the history museum provides a surprisingly fascinating look at the milling industry in the American Midwest. No error
provides
surprisingly
in the American Midwest
new
No error
No error
Nothing in this sentence needs to be changed.
Example Question #53 : 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.
I absolutely believe that some day we will have the technology to travel to other galaxies, settle on new planets, and explore beyond what we think possible. No error
we will have
absolutely
technology to
explore beyond
No error
No error
This sentence is correct as written!
Example Question #81 : 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.
Forgetting that she had to stop at the grocery store on the way home, Martha arrived at the potluck empty-handed and duly embarrassed. No error
Forgetting
No error
and
had to stop
arrived at
No error
This sentence is correct as written.
Example Question #82 : 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.
Missing home, he tried to grow a palm tree sapling, but it could not survive Maine’s harsh winters. No error
tried to grow
it
Maine's harsh winters
Missing home
No error
No error
This sentence is correct as written.
Example Question #56 : 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.
I had wanted so badly to be charming and graceful, but instead I tripped over a stair and swore loudly. No error
badly
No error
but instead
had wanted
tripped over
No error
This sentence is correct as written.
Example Question #81 : 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.
We both enjoy exploring grocery stores, so when we shop together it tends to be a long and unproductive trip. No error
We both
it
long and unproductive
so
No error
No error
This sentence is correct as written.
Example Question #73 : 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 penguins failed to understand that the trainer wanted them to twirl around in circles, so they continued to swim around their tank as usual. No error
around
as usual
No error
them
failed to understand
No error
This sentence is correct as written.
Example Question #82 : 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.
Although it appears cold and lifeless on its surface, the Bering Sea teems with aquatic life in its depths. No error
its
No error
Although
teems with
in its depths
No error
There is no error in this sentence.
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