Identifying Other Adjective and Adverb Errors

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PSAT Writing › Identifying Other Adjective and Adverb Errors

Questions
9
1

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

Although the eighth grade math bowl team did excellently in practice, the members performed terrible in the actual tournament. 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.

That track staris admired for his ability to run so swift, which is why many adoring fans have given him a nickname relating to his speed. 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.

Schwartz climbed into the spacious limousine and settled himself comfortable on one of the long leather seats. 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.

Francisca was nervous that the sudden arrival of fifty international students would be overly chaotic, but fortunately everything went smooth. 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 mademoiselle’s promising career in opera was tragic cut short by a falling piano. 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.

The audience watched breathless as the contortionist brought her leg behind her back and in front of her nose. No error.

7

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

When calibrating the new equipment, it is essential to be patient and work meticulous. No error.

8

While the trick may look effortlessly, the actual execution of a perfect double back handspring is quite tricky to achieve successfully.

9

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

The red indicator light blinked steady on and off throughout the night; it was the only sign that the machine was running. No error.

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