PSAT Writing › Correcting Sentence Fragment and Sentence Combination 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.
The detective was an expert in these kinds of cases, always called on when the force needed expert advice.
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 problem being that the office staff does not have enough time nor resources to prepare for large events.
In the following question, please choose the best sentence improvement.
Going to college can lead to some fantastic careers, young adults who do not pursue additional education can find fulfilling and exciting jobs as well.
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 researchers found that humans can detect millions of different odors, dogs, in contrast, can detect only a few thousand.
She liked the finer things in life she always had to have nice clothes and fine food.
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.
Patients were not allowed in many different parts of the clinic they were restricted to staff only.
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 television show became an overnight success and it quickly became the network's biggest hit.
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Cats were traditionally used as pest control on small farms and the use of the animals was an inexpensive way to protect food stores.
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.
Statistics are not always a reliable source of information, many data are tailored to suit a person’s agenda.
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 smaller child never had any hope fighting his brother one-on-one but he kept picking fights anyway.