PSAT Writing - Correcting Punctuation Errors: Other Commas

1

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.

The hardest thing, for most new pianists to learn is the correct hand position.

2

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.

The worst part, about his new job, was working longer hours without overtime.

3

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.

Under no circumstances, would he let his child go to the public pool.

4

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.

"What goes around comes around" is an idiom that often does not make sense outside of a larger context.

5

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.

Making a great deal of money, is rarely a path to happiness.

6

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.

Many former army commanders came out against the plan, in newspapers as soon as the story was leaked.

Correcting Punctuation Errors: Other Commas

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