SAT Writing: Identifying Sentence Errors IV Test

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1. I wish I knew whose going to the party next weekend.

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Whose is the wrong word. It should be "who's" or "who is"

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SAT Writing: Identifying Sentence Errors IV Test - Quiz

It is not uncommon to make errors when we write down something or try and pronounce certain words. With adequate practice, one can pronounce words with ease and... see morenotice errors made in a sentence. How good are you at identifying errors as of now? Take the SAT Writing: Identifying Sentence Errors IV Test below and find out!
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2. Russian cinema must be careful examined and studied as we would not want to disregard years of valuable film.

Explanation

Careful is an adjective, but it must be in the adverb form to describe how it will be examined: carefully.

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3. Both teams, including the Bruins and the Spurs, has a good chance at making the playoffs.

Explanation

Subject/verb agreement - Both teams is plural while has is singular

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4. I guess I'm just use to the harsh treatment from the headmaster.

Explanation

"Use to" should be "used to, so the wrong word is employed.

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5. If you do not rely in books and studies for academic fulfillment, you are probably looking to the wrong sources for help.

Explanation

The correct formation is "rely ON"

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6. I told him that I will be quite frank and not mincing my words.

Explanation

The correct sentence should be: "I told him that I would be quite frank and not mincing my words." Since the verb "told" is in the past tense, "will be" should be changed to "would be" to maintain consistent tense throughout the sentence.

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7. If you are so worried about the test, why don't you study instead of complaining?

Explanation

This sentence is correct as written.

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8. Simply put, they did not have much people left to do complete the project and were forced to hire more workers.

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The correct word should be "many" instead of "much," because "people" is a countable noun. The revised sentence should read: "Simply put, they did not have many people left to complete the project and were forced to hire more workers."

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9. As a expert on the subject, I would be able to assist you a great deal.

Explanation

The article "an" preceeds a vowel sound.

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10. Savage behavior is the mark of regression from maturation via childhood.

Explanation

Via is the wrong preposition; it should be "to."

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11. Coffee addicts can rest assured because researchers have determined that a little coffee is actually quite good for you, adding a little bit of relief to his or her minds.

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"His or her" implies something singular whereas "coffee addicts" are plural.

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12. I do not believe in discriminating towards people based on their race.

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The correct preposition is "against"

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13. Of all the atendees to the event, myself included, not one have experience with the new version of the software.

Explanation

The subject is "not one," which is not plural but singular. Has should be had.

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14. Give it to me when you are completed using it.

Explanation

The correct construction for the past perfect tense is: you have completed.

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15. She is a much better student that him.

Explanation

Him should be he, changing from the object to the subject.

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16. If I was a betting man, I would pick the Dallas Cowboys to win the Super Bowl next year.

Explanation

The correct formation of the conditional is: If ... were ... would (not If ... was ... would)

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17. We can learn much from Augustus Caesar on the importance of leadership, the power of oratory, and conquering.

Explanation

To maintain parallelism, "conquering" should be in the form of "the _________ of conquering."

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18. Johan needed to learn how to blow off steam without going overboard.

Explanation

This sentence is correct as written.

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19. John asked me why Eric could not just see that he is under too much pressure.

Explanation

The "he" in this case is quite ambiguous.

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20. When it comes down to me practicing for the big meet, I always work harder during crunch time.

Explanation

Studying is a noun, so you must have the adjective "my" to describe possession of studying.

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21. You didn't seem to even care when I wore my special red dress.

Explanation

This sentence is correct as written.

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22. No matter how good you think things are going, a cloud will always burst on your sunny day.

Explanation

Good is an adjective; well is an adverb. You should describe "how things are going" with an adverb "well."

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23. Theodore Roosevelt was the rough rider, distant cousin of the refined Franklin Delano Roosevelt.

Explanation

This sentence is correct as written.

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24. Even though the President has a fairly positive opinion, most people do not favor his cabinet selections.

Explanation

The President does not have a "positive opinion" - people have a positive opinion of him.

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25. Carl explained to Mark that he had some work to do and had better get going.

Explanation

The "he" is ambiguous and should reflect the subject rather than a simple pronoun.

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I wish I knew whose going to the party next weekend.
Russian cinema must be careful examined and studied as we would not...
Both teams, including the Bruins and the Spurs, has a good chance at...
I guess I'm just use to the harsh treatment from the headmaster.
If you do not rely in books and studies for academic fulfillment, you...
I told him that I will be quite frank and not mincing my words.
If you are so worried about the test, why don't you study instead of...
Simply put, they did not have much people left to do complete the...
As a expert on the subject, I would be able to assist you a great...
Savage behavior is the mark of regression from maturation via...
Coffee addicts can rest assured because researchers have determined...
I do not believe in discriminating towards people based on their race.
Of all the atendees to the event, myself included, not one have...
Give it to me when you are completed using it.
She is a much better student that him.
If I was a betting man, I would pick the Dallas Cowboys to win the...
We can learn much from Augustus Caesar on the importance of...
Johan needed to learn how to blow off steam without going overboard.
John asked me why Eric could not just see that he is under too much...
When it comes down to me practicing for the big meet, I always work...
You didn't seem to even care when I wore my special red dress.
No matter how good you think things are going, a cloud will always...
Theodore Roosevelt was the rough rider, distant cousin of the refined...
Even though the President has a fairly positive opinion, most people...
Carl explained to Mark that he had some work to do and had better get...
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