Identifying Ambiguity and Redundancy Errors

Practice Questions

SAT Writing › Identifying Ambiguity and Redundancy 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.

In addition to providing lunch for the children, the camp counselors also gave them dessert and played educational games with them. 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.

Jonah was really thirsty during the day, but however he didn't have enough money to buy a bottle of water from the vending machine. 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.

While when Rachel was cleaning her apartment, she found her long-lost high school yearbook beneath her cat's bed. 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.

Our Algebra homework this week was definitely without a doubt the most challenging assignment yet, so it was gratifying to get a perfect score on it. 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.

Certain colors are associated with certain emotions in our minds, and while certain smells are associated with certain memories. 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.

When Lonnie stepped onto the field, he was definitely without a doubt the most confident member of our high school marching band. 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.

As the substitute teacher wrote the homework assignment on the board, the last bell began to ring 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.

April's pencils were not all sharpened, even though although she had run them through the sharpener several times. 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.

Calvin would often tell Jimmy that Jimmy was his best friend, while simultaneously at the same time he would tell Steve that he was his best friend. 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 kitten is very shy around most people, yet but he immediately runs up to play with Daisy whenever she comes into the house. No error.

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