Identifying Punctuation Errors: Commas in Lists

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SAT Writing › Identifying Punctuation Errors: Commas in Lists

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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 campers, and their counselors decided not to let the rain bother them; they continued with their plans to fish, hike, and swim before supper. 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.

Martha said she wanted to go shopping, eat ice cream and play leggos with her babysitter. No error

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Few people have the skills to play professional sports, being deficient in jumping running, or leaping ability.

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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.

Though Chloe was usually a very amiable child, she tended to grumble, moan, and complain, when the weather became very hot. 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.

Math, physics, and biology are Marco's three favorite subjects in 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.

Tom likes to swim, read, and hike in his free time. 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.

There’s so much I want to do today: go to the beach, mow the lawn, bake a cake; and play chess. 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.

Carlos, Jim, and their sister, decided not to visit the old shack by the beach; instead, they stayed home and shared ghost stories in the dark. 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.

Tripping on the sidewalk, breaking down in a public place, spilling a drink on oneself, having something caught between one's teeth—all are humiliating moments for a person. 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 three main things I love about camping are: being outdoors, working with my hands, and spending time away from the hectic atmosphere of the office. No error

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