SAT Writing Diagnostic Test: Identifying Sentence Errors

This is an MCQ-quiz test for SAT Writing Diagnostic Test, which include questions on identifying 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. 

The recent discovery of the short films and the personal diary of the renowned inventor allow historians to appreciate his genius even more. No error

allow

No error

even more

of the renowned inventor

and

Select the underlined word or phrase that needs to be changed to make the sentence correct. Some sentences contain no error at all.

Looking down from the summit, Stacy"s friends" faces were blurry as they smiled up at her. No error

No error

friends'

Looking down

were

at her

While I appreciate your efforts to ensure that the event runs smoothly, it is interfering with my ability to give the artists the flexibility they require.

interfering with

it is

to ensure that

they

No error

The buzzing noises emitting from the alarm clock makes me cringe every time that I hear them.

emitting from

every time

them

No error

makes

Select the underlined word or phrase that needs to be changed to make the sentence correct. Some sentences contain no error at all.

My favorite history professor, as well as some of his administrative staff, were asked to resign because fewer students were taking history courses than ever before. No error

were

as well as

because

than

No error

Select the underlined word or phrase that needs to be changed to make the sentence correct. Some sentences contain no error at all.

Stephanie claims that she wants to attend college after graduation, but her poor attitude about studying during senior year do not indicate that she enjoys being a student. No error

do not indicate

No error

to attend

studying

wants

Select the underlined word or phrase that needs to be changed to make the sentence correct. Some sentences contain no error at all.

James is a proactive police officer, so although the local rebellious teenagers are annoyed by his strict nature, the overall safety of the town have improved drastically since he was hired. No error

are annoyed

No error

so although

have improved

strict nature

Select the underlined word or phrase that needs to be changed to make the sentence correct. Some sentences contain no error at all.

A pair of supportive shoes are important if you are experiencing lower back pain. No error

supportive

are experiencing

No error

are

you

Select the underlined word or phrase that needs to be changed to make the sentence correct. Some sentences contain no error at all.

The paralegal believed that there were an overload of cases in the office, which was creating stress. No error

No error

which

that

were

of cases in the office

Select the underlined word or phrase that needs to be changed to make the sentence correct. Some sentences contain no error at all.

Shana, Joe, and Marcel was incredible in each of their performances and the audience rewarded them through cheers and applause. No error

and

through

No error

was

their

Quiz/Test Summary
Title: SAT Writing Diagnostic Test: Identifying Sentence Errors
Questions: 10
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