SAT Writing : Identifying Sentences That Contain No Errors
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Example Question #51 : 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.
Sea salt, especially when paired with chocolate or caramel, has an interesting flavor and is becoming increasingly popular in baking. No error
No error
chocolate or caramel
increasingly
when
and is
No error
Nothing in this sentence needs to be changed.
Example Question #52 : 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 new exhibit at the history museum provides a surprisingly fascinating look at the milling industry in the American Midwest. No error
provides
surprisingly
new
No error
in the American Midwest
No error
Nothing in this sentence needs to be changed.
Example Question #76 : 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.
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
No error
explore beyond
technology to
No error
This sentence is correct as written!
Example Question #53 : 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.
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
arrived at
had to stop
Forgetting
and
No error
No error
This sentence is correct as written.
Example Question #72 : 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.
Missing home, he tried to grow a palm tree sapling, but it could not survive Maine’s harsh winters. No error
No error
Missing home
Maine's harsh winters
it
tried to grow
No error
This sentence is correct as written.
Example Question #78 : 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.
I had wanted so badly to be charming and graceful, but instead I tripped over a stair and swore loudly. No error
No error
had wanted
tripped over
badly
but instead
No error
This sentence is correct as written.
Example Question #51 : 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.
We both enjoy exploring grocery stores, so when we shop together it tends to be a long and unproductive trip. No error
No error
We both
so
long and unproductive
it
No error
This sentence is correct as written.
Example Question #54 : 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 it appears cold and lifeless on its surface, the Bering Sea teems with aquatic life in its depths. No error
teems with
in its depths
No error
its
Although
No error
There is no error in this sentence.
Example Question #55 : 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.
Jean’s favorite activities are playing with her dog, visiting her grandmother, and going to the library. No error
going
favorite
No error
activities
visiting
No error
This sentence is completely parallel. If it had said "to visit" instead of "visiting", that would have been incorrect.
Example Question #56 : 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.
Whether my aunt or uncle is arriving, it shouldn't matter—I really enjoy when either of them visit. No error
when either
Whether
No error
or
is arriving
No error
There is no error here. If you chose "is arriving," it's actually grammatically correct: two singular subjects connected by "or" require a singular verb.
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