SAT Writing Diagnostic Test: Identifying Punctuation Errors

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Knitting may appear complex, but even its most complicated patterns can be created from a combination of just two stitches; knit stitches and purl stitches. No error

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Everyone on the team agreed that the best option was to forfeit the game; without their best player; the team didn"t have a chance of winning. No error

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That book over there belongs to Eileen; so we should return it to her before she needs to study for the massive English test next week. No error

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During Roman times, Julius Caesar was well known not only for his superior strategy on the battlefield; but also for his oratorical abilities. No error.

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James"s grocery list included the following items; broccoli, frozen yogurt, bread, pork chops, and eggs. No error

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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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The martial art of karate is based around two main techniques; kicks and punches. No error.

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Jamie and Geanna could not agree on what day would be best to go to the music festival; Jamie wanted to go see a great DJ on Saturday; while Geanna wanted to see her favorite band on Sunday. No error.

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Nathan has never been known as a shy person; and he proved that again tonight by jumping on stage and singing with the band. No error.

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The guests will have several desserts to choose from; chocolate cake, lemon sorbet, peach pie, and flan. No error