Identifying Punctuation Errors: Other Punctuation

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SAT Writing › Identifying Punctuation Errors: Other Punctuation

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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.

Werent you supposed to be guarding the food stores last night? 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.

Hunters in the boreal region have complained about the statewide hunting sanctions, since the local deers’ prevalence has led to the destruction of many valuable crops. 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.

"How much farther do we have to go?", she panted, her breathing coming hard as they began to run up a steep hill. 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 can't stand the old man's behavior in public," cried Angelina. He is so rude." 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 carousel, originally introduced to Europe during the Crusades, was derived from a jousting game; and later became a staple at fairs and amusement parks. 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 was going to go for a run today, however, the stormy weather caused me to postpone my workout. 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 ceremony began; she lit the candle and passed it to Natasha. 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 can't stand the old man's behavior in public," cried Angelina. He is so rude." 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.

The man walked into the store; bought his groceries, and went back home. 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.

He ran to and from the store; several times. No error

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