Identifying Pronoun Errors: Ambiguity

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SAT Writing › Identifying Pronoun Errors: Ambiguity

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

Jane and Annabel were so focused on the music the DJ was playing that she lost track of time. No error

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As Amy discussed the move with her mom, she knew that the potential loss of friends was a large, unspoken part of her strong emotional reaction to it. 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.

Even the famous director was nervous about giving the belligerent actor his notes. 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 Susanne and Patricia were called on stage as the finalists for the debate competition, she knew who was going to win. 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.

Bianca and the sister were at odds because although they were members of the same family, they felt differently about their parents' divorce. 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 errors at all.

As he touched the pen to the paper, it suddenly burst into flame, eliciting a shriek of terror from him. 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.

Regina and Katherine have been best friends since the third grade, so it was no surprise to anyone that she ended up going to the same college. 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 Jarvis and Henry approached the next house on the block, the hairs on the back of his neck began to stand up. 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 errors at all.

Sally and Linda both enjoyed their day of shopping, but she was secretly troubled by the implications of her friend's speech. 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.

Mr. Harris told Mr. Jarvins that at the latest staff meeting, the owner of the company expressed a strong interest in promoting him to a senior executive position. No error

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