Correcting Other Errors and Recognizing No Errors

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PSAT Writing › Correcting Other Errors and Recognizing No Errors

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1

Replace the underlined portion with the answer choice that results in a sentence that is clear, precise, and meets the requirements of standard written English.

The museum, which has a sizeable collection of contemporary works of art, offers several different membership options.

2

Among other critiques, Martin Luther attacked the Catholic Church for the sale of indulgences, the practice of allowing congregants to purchase expiation for their sins.

3

Replace the underlined portion with the answer choice that results in a sentence that is clear, precise, and meets the requirements of standard written English. One of the answer choices reproduces the underlined portion as it is written in the sentence.

Joe’s mother ran out the door with the special bag lunch she prepared, but it was a vain attempt; the school bus had just left.

4

Replace the underlined portion with the answer choice that results in a sentence that is clear, precise, and meets the requirements of standard written English.

As the night turned into dawn, her motivation faded; she put away the heavy books and crawled into bed.

5

The magician, known as the Magnificent Interrupter, was notable for stopping his tricks to explain them to the audience.

6

For myself, I have no further reason to disbelieve what the committee says.

7

Replace the underlined portion with the answer choice that results in a sentence that is clear, precise, and meets the requirements of standard written English. One of the answer choices reproduces the underlined portion as it is written in the sentence.

During her interview, the author claimed she had never felt as inspired as she did when she lived in New York City.

8

Replace the underlined portion with the answer choice that results in a sentence that is clear, precise, and meets the requirements of standard written English.

Paella is a seafood dish from Spain that contains several delicious ingredients: pasta, shrimp, calamari, and the spice known as saffron.

9

Replace the underlined portion with the answer choice that results in a sentence that is clear, precise, and meets the requirements of standard written English. One of the answer choices reproduces the underlined portion as it is written in the sentence.

Alexei had to run to catch the bus this morning, but luckily it stopped and he arrived at his interview on time.

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