Identifying Verb Errors

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PSAT Writing › Identifying Verb 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.

Despite her best intentions, Suzy’s attempting to throw a surprise birthday party was a complete disaster. 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.

Not wanting being behind on her work, Maria furiously finished editing the pile of documents on her desk. 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 sense of expectation in the air was almost unbearable; the curtain was supposed to risen at half past six, and it was almost seven. 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.

A revolutionary in American dance, Isadora Duncan rejected pointe shoes andstiff corsets, chose instead to dance barefoot in loose tunics. 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.

Hillary Clinton, a prominent American politician, is often being represented in the media as a conniving woman rather than a successful political figure. 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 spectators looked at one another, not having much to say, as they were dumbfounded by the tricks of the New York City street magician. 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.

Most elderly women prefer to go to bed early instead of stay up late watching television. 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.

Given the chance, Frank would drop everything and dedicate his life to swim the English Channel. 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.

All of the children were sorely disappointed that the water slide being closed for repairs. 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.

Many people find the rigorous schedule associated with campaign management being overly fatiguing. No error.

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