Identifying Errors Involving Commonly Confused Words

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PSAT Writing › Identifying Errors Involving Commonly Confused Words

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

While I expected giraffes and monkeys at the zoo, I had no idea their were going to be naked mole rats as well. No error

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

After going to her friend's birthday party eating two large slices of chocolate cake, Jennie realized that she had eaten to much when her stomach began to make odd gurgling noises. No error

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

My cat, that has orange and white stripes, enjoys consuming food made for human beings, like bread and noodles. No error

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

Starters are not meant to fill diners up, but to wet their appetite before a substantial entrée is served. No error

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

The grandmother was very proud for her daughter, who had just won a very competitive statewide cross-country race. No error

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

Randy warned his children that they’re family would stand out once they moved to Tokyo, simply because of how different they would look compared to many other people in Japan. No error

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

It doesn’t matter weather it is rainy or sunny tomorrow, because the volleyball team is sure to hold practice. No error

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

Bill, who was not looking forward to seeing his mean cousins, told his mother, “There going to make fun of me.” No error

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

The world was forever changed by the discovery of deep sea eels, who’s skin possessed remarkable healing properties. No error.

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

The house on the corner near the evergreens has a gabled roof, that has always appealed to Anna. No error

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