PSAT Writing : PSAT Writing Skills

Study concepts, example questions & explanations for PSAT Writing

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Example Questions

Example Question #24 : Identifying No Error Questions

She revealed herself and befriended the aliens, who were excited and pleased to meet a real human.

Possible Answers:

were excited

to meet a

befriended the aliens

No error

herself

Correct answer:

No error

Explanation:

This sentence is correct as written.

Example Question #25 : Identifying No Error Questions

As the author slowly stood up, stretched, and trudged to the doorway, his friends jumped out from behind the antique cabinets.

Possible Answers:

As

No error

slowly

jumped out from behind

and trudged

Correct answer:

No error

Explanation:

This sentence is correct as written.

Example Question #2 : 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.

Lucy realized that she would not be able to arrive at the opera in a timely mannerNo error

Possible Answers:

realized

timely manner

would not be able to

at the opera

No Error

Correct answer:

No Error

Explanation:

This is a grammatically correct sentence that needs no stylistic improvements.

Example Question #26 : 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.

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:

where

Even though

its

No error

California beach

Correct answer:

No error

Explanation:

There is no error in this sentence. 

Example Question #27 : 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.

 

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:

seeking to escape

further interaction

themselves

conversation, some

No error

Correct answer:

No error

Explanation:

There is no error in this sentence. 

Example Question #28 : 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.

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:

one

No error

Many waiters

wage, but

it is possible

Correct answer:

No error

Explanation:

There is no error in this sentence. 

Example Question #4 : 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.

 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:

upcoming

for

No error

is going to 

in order to 

Correct answer:

No error

Explanation:

There is no error in this sentence. 

Example Question #5 : 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 

her 

one of

thinking about

No error

Correct answer:

No error

Explanation:

There is no error in this sentence. 

Example Question #11 : 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.

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:

free of

No error

to 

a way

who are

Correct answer:

No error

Explanation:

There is no error in this sentence. 

Example Question #12 : 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.

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:

has increased

over

No error

same rate

Although 

Correct answer:

No error

Explanation:

There is no error in this sentence. 

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