Identifying Colon Errors

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SAT Writing › Identifying Colon 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.

Leila was convinced that her new boyfriend was the man she would someday marry: however, when he showed up late for three dates in a row, she began to have second thoughts. 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’s been a long, hard winter: everyone in the Alaskan village just wants to see some green grass and feel the sun shining again. 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.

Learning to crochet is a difficult task: since there are many stitches and patterns to keep track of and the yarn often slips off the hook entirely. No error

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Select the underlined word or words that need to be changed to make the sentence correct. Some sentences may not contain an error.

If you want to succeed in Dr. Henderson’s course, you need to do three things; complete your homework promptly, participate in class discussions, and read the textbook thoroughly. 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.

“I’ve never: seen such a beautiful night, had such a delicious dinner, or danced with such a graceful man,” Lily said. 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.

Smoking is a really bad habit: you must stop doing it soon. No error

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Select the underlined portion of the sentence below that needs to be changed to make the sentence correct. Some sentences contain no error at all.

When you behave this badly in class: it reflects poorly on the entire school. 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.

I need: flour, sugar, butter, and rum to make my Grandmother's cake. No error

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Select the underlined portion of the sentence below that needs to be changed to make the sentence correct. Some sentences contain no error at all.

To complete their final projects, all students must prepare the following; a presentation, a posterboard, and a paper. 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.

I need: the following three things from the camp goods store: a backpack, a tent, and a flashlight. No error

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