Identifying Ambiguity and Redundancy Errors

Practice Questions

PSAT Writing › Identifying Ambiguity and Redundancy Errors

Questions
6
1

Select the underlined word or phrase that needs to be changed to make the sentence correct. Some sentences contain no error at all.

Certain colors are associated with certain emotions in our minds, and while certain smells are associated with certain memories. No error

2

Select the underlined word or phrase that needs to be changed to make the sentence correct. Some sentences contain no error at all.

In addition to all the contemporary hits, the band played popular jazz tunes from the 40's as well. No error.

3

Select the underlined word or phrase that needs to be changed to make the sentence correct. Some sentences contain no error at all.

Despite the company’s supposed emphasis on customer service, I have only talked to grouchy support personnel however. No error

4

Select the underlined word or phrase that needs to be changed to make the sentence correct. Some sentences contain no error at all.

Statistical evidence supports the claim that a majority of middle-aged men do not never use deodorant. No error.

5

Select the underlined word or phrase that needs to be changed to make the sentence correct. Some sentences contain no error at all.

The overbearing manager demanded that his employees make hourly progress reports every sixty minutes. No error.

6

Select the underlined word or phrase that needs to be changed to make the sentence correct. Some sentences contain no error at all.

Our physics teacher is famous for distributing papers to students while at the same time chewing his gum quite loudly. No error

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