SAT Writing : Identifying No Errors or Other Errors
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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.
Annelater discoveredthat Paul andshewerethe members of the choirto singthe correct notes of the song.No error
No error
she
to sing
were
later discovered
No error
There are no inherent grammatical errors in the sentence above. The phrase "Paul and she were" may ring some alarms, but it is the same as the phrase "she and Paul were." You can break it down into "Paul was the only person" and "she was the only person." When combined, it should appear as written in the question. "She" is used properly in the subject form of the pronoun, rather than "her," the object form; "she" is performing the action in the sentence.
Example Question #2 :Identifying Sentences That Contain No Errors
When I get home from school, I like to relax by playing my guitar, eating a snack, watching a television show, and taking a nap.
When I will have gotten home from school, I like to relax by playing my guitar, eating a snack, watching a television show, and taking a nap.
When I got home from school, I like to relax by playing my guitar, eating a snack, watching a television show, and taking a nap.
When I get home from school, I like to relax by playing my guitar, to eat a snack, watching a television show, and to take a nap.
When I get home from school, I like to relaxing by playing my guitar, eating a snack, watching a television show, and taking a nap.
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There is no error in the original sentence.
Example Question #3 :Identifying Sentences That Contain No Errors
She revealedherselfandbefriended the aliens, whowere excitedand pleasedto meet areal human.
herself
to meet a
were excited
No error
befriended the aliens
No error
This sentence is correct as written.
Example Question #1 :Identifying Sentences That Contain No Errors
Asthe authorslowlystood up, stretched,and trudgedto the doorway, his friendsjumped out from behindthe antique cabinets.
and trudged
jumped out from behind
No error
As
slowly
No error
This sentence is correct as written.
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.
Lucyrealizedthat shewould not be able toarriveat the operain atimely manner.No error
timely manner
at the opera
No Error
realized
would not be able to
No Error
This is a grammatically correct sentence that needs no stylistic improvements.
Example Question #6 :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 thoughit is unclear exactlywherevolleyball was invented, it is undeniable thatCalifornia beachculture and energy have played a role initsdevelopment.No error
No error
its
where
California beach
Even though
No error
There is no error in this sentence.
Example Question #7 :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.
Whenseeking to escapefrom aconversation, somepeople will tactfully excusethemselvesto get dessert in order to avoidfurther interactionwith the other person.No error
themselves
further interaction
No error
conversation, some
seeking to escape
No error
There is no error in this sentence.
Example Question #8 :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.
Many waitersbarely make minimumwage, butit is possibleto earn an impressive salary ifoneworks at an expensive restaurant.No error
Many waiters
it is possible
one
No error
wage, but
No error
There is no error in this sentence.
Example Question #9 :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 professoris going tobuy a new coatin order tolook his bestfortheupcomingfaculty dinner.No error
in order to
is going to
No error
upcoming
for
No error
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 wasthinking aboutadoptingone ofthe four rabbits because she had been feeling lonely latelyandthought that the companionship would helpher.No error
and
No error
one of
thinking about
her
No error
There is no error in this sentence.
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