SAT Writing : Correcting Phrase, Clause, and Sentence Errors
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Example Question #31 : Correcting Conjunction Errors
Replace the underlined portion with the answer choice that results in a sentence that is clear, precise, and meets the requirements of standard written English. One of the answer choices reproduces the underlined portion as it is written in the sentence.
Whether nor not you wish to win the race, if you don't stretch you're going to injure yourself.
Whether nor not you wish to win the race,
Nor not you wish to win the race,
Whether or not you wish to win the race,
Whether nor not you wish, to win the race,
Either or not you wish to win the race,
Whether or not you wish to win the race,
Whenever you see the conjunction "whether," it must always be followed by the correlative conjunction "or." As such, the "nor" in the sentence above should be changed to "or." "Nor" is a correlative conjunction used with "neither." Note that when "whether" is used "or" needs to be used, even if the sentence is expressing a negative condition.
Example Question #32 : Correcting Conjunction 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 hours of deliberation, the committee agreed to proceed with neither Plan A or Plan B. No error
or
No error
proceed
committee
After
or
"Nor," nor "or," must follow the word "neither" in a phrase such as this.
Example Question #33 : Correcting Conjunction Errors
Replace the underlined portion with the answer choice that results in a sentence that is clear, precise, and meets the requirements of standard written English. One of the answer choices reproduces the underlined portion as it is written in the sentence.
Whether nor not you consider the Senator's behavior patriotic and jingoistic, you must respect his office.
Whether not you consider the Senator's behavior patriotic nor jingoistic,
Whether nor not you consider the Senator's behavior patriotic and jingoistic,
Whether you consider the Senator's behavior patriotic nor jingoistic
Whether, you consider the Senator's behavior patriotic nor jingoistic,
Whether or not you consider the Senator's behavior patriotic and jingoistic,
Whether or not you consider the Senator's behavior patriotic and jingoistic,
Whenever you see the conjunction "whether," it must always be followed by the correlative conjunction "or." As such, the "nor" in the sentence above should be changed to "or." "Nor" is used as a conjunction with "neither" not always in cases where a negative option is provided.
Example Question #34 : Correcting Conjunction Errors
Replace the underlined portion with the answer choice that results in a sentence that is clear, precise, and meets the requirements of standard written English. One of the answer choices reproduces the underlined portion as it is written in the sentence.
Either you will serve with distinction, nor without it, but regardless, you will serve.
Either you will serve, with distinction, nor without it,
Either you will serve with distinction, nor without it,
Either you will serve with distinction or without it
Either you will serve, with distinction, or without it,
Either you will serve with distinction, or without it,
Either you will serve with distinction, or without it,
Whenever you see the conjunction "either," it must always be followed by the correlative conjunction "or." As such, the "nor" in the sentence above should be changed to "or."
Example Question #35 : Correcting Conjunction Errors
Replace the underlined portion with the answer choice that results in a sentence that is clear, precise, and meets the requirements of standard written English. One of the answer choices reproduces the underlined portion as it is written in the sentence.
Either the new movie is going to be the best thing ever, nor it will be a catastrophic failure.
ever or
ever, nor
ever: nor
ever, or
ever nor
ever, or
Whenever you see the conjunction "either," it must always be followed by the correlative conjunction "or." As such, the "nor" in the sentence above should be changed to "or." "Nor" is used with "neither."
Example Question #35 : Correcting Conjunction Errors
Replace the underlined portion with the answer choice that results in a sentence that is clear, precise, and meets the requirements of standard written English. One of the answer choices reproduces the underlined portion as it is written in the sentence.
Neither bats or rats are considered to be desirable animals to keep in one's home.
Either bats nor rats
Neither bats or rats
Neither Bats or Rats
Neither Bats nor Rats
Neither bats nor rats
Neither bats nor rats
Whenever you see the conjunction "neither," it must always be followed by the correlative conjunction "nor." As such, the "or" in the sentence above should be changed to "nor."
Example Question #36 : Correcting Conjunction Errors
Replace the underlined portion with the answer choice that results in a sentence that is clear, precise and meets the requirements of standard written English. One of the answer choices reproduces the underlined portion as it is written in the sentence.
Either you choose to continue nor you will be forced to face your own failure.
Either you choose to continue or you
Either you choose to continue and you
Either you choose to continue nor you
Neither you choose to continue or you
Either one choose to continue nor one
Either you choose to continue or you
Whenever you see the conjunction "either," it must always be followed by the correlative conjunction "or." As such, the "nor" in the sentence above should be changed to "or." "Nor" is the correct correlative conjunction for "neither." The best way to correct the underlined portion above is: "Either you choose to continue or you"
Example Question #37 : Correcting Conjunction Errors
Replace the underlined portion with the answer choice that results in a sentence that is clear, precise and meets the requirements of standard written English. One of the answer choices reproduces the underlined portion as it is written in the sentence.
Neither William or Christopher are particularly good writers; they need to spend more time practicing.
Neither, William or Christopher
Neither William or Christopher
Neither william or christopher
Neither William nor Christopher
Neither William or Christopher,
Neither William nor Christopher
Whenever you see the conjunction "Neither," it must always be followed by the correlative conjunction "nor." As such, the "or" in the sentence above should be changed to "nor." The correct answer is, "Neither William nor Christopher"
Example Question #38 : Correcting Conjunction Errors
Replace the underlined portion with the answer choice that results in a sentence that is clear, precise, and meets the requirements of standard written English. One of the answer choices reproduces the underlined portion as it is written in the sentence.
Both Paul or Mark had a big problem with the way the inquiry was handled; they were both furiously upset by the inaccurate findings.
Both Paul and Mark had a big problem with the way the inquiry was handled,
Both Paul or Mark had a big problem with the way the inquiry was handled,
Both Paul or Mark had a big problem with the way the inquiry was handled;
Both Paul and Mark had a big problem with the way the inquiry was handled;
Both of Paul and Mark had a big problem with the way the inquiry was handled;
Both Paul and Mark had a big problem with the way the inquiry was handled;
"Both," it should be followed by the correlative conjunction "and." As such, the "or" in the sentence above should be changed to "and." "Or is the correlative conjunction used with "either."
Example Question #39 : Correcting Conjunction Errors
Replace the underlined portion with the answer choice that results in a sentence that is clear, precise, and meets the requirements of standard written English. One of the answer choices reproduces the underlined portion as it is written in the sentence.
Not only have you ruined our day, but you ruined that gorgeous cake.
but also you ruined that gorgeous cake.
but you ruined that gorgeous, cake.
but you ruined this gorgeous cake.
but one ruined that gorgeous cake.
but you ruined that gorgeous cake.
but also you ruined that gorgeous cake.
"Not only," should be followed by the correlative conjunction "but also." As such, the "but" in the sentence above should be changed to "but also."
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