Identifying Punctuation Errors: Other Punctuation

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PSAT Writing › Identifying Punctuation Errors: Other Punctuation

Questions
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1

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

The football teams near defeat instigated riots through the streets of the city. 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.

The boy's teacher had forgotten to correct their homework; she had spent the entire night planning the new geography lesson. 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.

The Scottish highland cow is infamous for it’s prodigious methane production. 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.

Is vanilla, chocolate, or strawberry your favorite flavor of ice cream, or do you prefer another flavor. 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.

There was outrage in the elementary school; the childrens’ recess was shortened by a full ten 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.

How did Bosco the chihuahua get her name. The story begins with an act of heroism, a great surprise, and a feast of tamales. 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.

Magazine advertisement’s from the 1950s frequently portrayed women cooking, cleaning, and playing with children. No error

8

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

Distance was never an obstacle to the Gambardella's; no matter where they were, they made sure to stay in touch with each other. No error

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