SAT Writing Diagnostic Test: Identifying Word Usage From Errors

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Harold had always found the specialized jargon of artisanal coffee shops being confusing and intimidating.

being

and

No error

had always found

jargon of

His family grew up eating a steady diet of meat and potatoes, and now they are being reluctant to try new foods like enchiladas and kale chips.

steady diet

like enchiladas and kale chips

No error

are being

to try

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

The new budget was not determined entirely by the Board of Directors, but they certainly had a lot of influence. No error

had

No error

they

by

was not determined

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

Lauren sulked all during school because she felt "left out," but the conversation was between Jenny and I, and I had every right to keep it that wayNo error

keep it that way

"left out,"

No error

between Jenny and I

all during

Members of the blue team travel around the city collecting buttons, and it will not be able to communicate with the red team at any time.

will not be able to

No error

at any time

collecting buttons

it

The lights were dimmed slow, and the crowd gasped when the blue glow of the painted letters became apparent.

gasped

became apparent

were dimmed

slow

No error

The sharp beak and beady eyes of a common farm chicken can be terrifying to those who have never seen this animal previous.

previous

No error

who

sharp beak and beady eyes

can be terrifying

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

The comprehensive chemistry exam consists in four parts in which students must correctly identify the element or compound. No error

No error

in which

comprehensive

in

correctly identify

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

While his parents were at work, Michael skipped school and decided to take the train for the city, where he met his older brother Jimmy and some of Jimmy"s friends. No error

where

No error

for

and some of Jimmy's

While his parents

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Title: SAT Writing Diagnostic Test: Identifying Word Usage From Errors
Questions: 9
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