Identifying Other Usage Errors

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PSAT Writing › Identifying Other Usage Errors

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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.

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.

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.

Since she had surgery, Christine has appreciated for the elevator up to her fourth-floor apartment. 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.

Joseph was apprehensive by the unusual number of television crews crowding his front lawn. 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.

Since she had surgery, Christine has appreciated for the elevator up to her fourth-floor apartment. 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.

Joseph was apprehensive by the unusual number of television crews crowding his front lawn. 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.

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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