Identifying Phrase, Clause, and Sentence Errors

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SAT Writing › Identifying Phrase, Clause, and Sentence 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.

Although it was easy for Mary to identify the problem, she found it more difficult to communicate with the technical crew and solving 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.

The evening's entertainment consisted of a jazz quartet, a juggler, and playing musical chairs. No error

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As it turns out, she told the riddle wrong, and there was no way I would have been able to answer based on the information that she gave me.

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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.

Important things to remember when adding fractions include creating a common denominator and reduce. No error

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Replace the underlined portion with the answer choice that results in a sentence that is clear, precise, and meets the requirements of standard written English. One of the answer choices reproduces the underlined portion as it is written in the sentence.

Logan's high school puts on more plays than his sister.

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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 evening's entertainment consisted of a jazz quartet, a juggler, and playing musical chairs. 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.

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.

Ryan was elated to find the diamond men's chain on the street, but decided it would be more prudent to find out whom it belonged to than to keep it himself. 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 I passed the shop window, I saw a silver woman’s locket that would be perfect for my aunt’s birthday. 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.

Whether and not the citizens agreed with the final decisions, the politicians felt that it was their responsibility to set laws that were fair for everyone. No error

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