SAT Identifying Sentence Errors Quiz! Test
SAT identifying sentence errors quiz test. There are a lot of things that can make a sentence incorrect other than using the wrong words and using parts of speech incorrectly. One has to ensure that the punctuation is done correctly too. In the quiz below, you will be expected to identify whether a given sentence is grammatically correct. Do you think you have the desired skills to do so? Do check it out and find out!
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Between John and David, he is stronger.
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Between
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And
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He
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Is
- E.
No Error
Correct Answer
C. HeExplanation
The given sentence is comparing John and David's strength, and stating that "he" is stronger. However, it is not clear who "he" refers to. Without any additional context, it is impossible to determine who "he" is. Therefore, the correct answer is that the sentence is incomplete and lacks clarity.Rate this question:
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Many people questioned if the realistic drama has any place in Victorian society.
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Many
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If
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Has
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In
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No Error
Correct Answer
C. HasExplanation
The sentence is in the present tense and the subject "realistic drama" is singular. Therefore, the verb "has" agrees with the subject and is correct.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Tragically, the starter was benched in his first season after a number of setbacks and injuries.
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Tragically
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Was
- C.
Benched
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Number of
- E.
No Error
Correct Answer
E. No ErrorExplanation
The given sentence is grammatically correct and does not contain any errors. The word "tragically" is used to emphasize the unfortunate situation of the starter being benched. The verb "was" is in the past tense and agrees with the subject "starter". The word "benched" is the correct past participle form of the verb "bench", indicating that the starter was placed on the bench. The phrase "number of" is used correctly to modify the noun "setbacks and injuries". Therefore, the sentence does not require any corrections.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Can you please explain to me to whom this package is addressed?
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Can
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To me
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Whom
- D.
Is
- E.
No Error
Correct Answer
E. No ErrorExplanation
The given sentence is grammatically correct and does not contain any errors. The sentence is asking for an explanation of who the package is addressed to, and it does so using the correct word order and grammar. Therefore, the answer "No Error" is correct.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Many people believes that the body of knowledge in science is growing at an increasing rate.
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Many
- B.
Believes
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Body
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Is
- E.
No Error
Correct Answer
B. BelievesExplanation
The given sentence contains a subject-verb agreement error. The word "believes" should be changed to "believe" to match the plural subject "Many people." The corrected sentence would read: "Many people believe that the body of knowledge in science is growing at an increasing rate." This change ensures that the verb agrees with the subject in number.Rate this question:
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- 6.
David couldn't never believe that his grandmother lived to be one hundred years old.
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Never
- B.
That
- C.
His
- D.
Be
- E.
No Error
Correct Answer
A. NeverExplanation
The word "never" is redundant in this sentence. The correct phrase should be "David couldn't believe that his grandmother lived to be one hundred years old." The use of "never" is unnecessary and creates a double negative, which is grammatically incorrect.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Three restless five-year olds were throwing paperclips, were drawing on the blackboard, and shouted out.
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Olds
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Throwing
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Drawing
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And shouted out
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No Error
Correct Answer
D. And shouted outExplanation
The given sentence is grammatically incorrect because there is a subject-verb agreement error. The subject "three restless five-year olds" is plural, but the verb "was" is singular. To correct this error, the verb should be plural, "were," to match the subject. Therefore, the correct answer is to replace "was" with "were."Rate this question:
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- 8.
Public radio, which is managed by many top media officials, are funded primarily by private donations.
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Which
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By
- C.
Many
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Are
- E.
No Error
Correct Answer
D. AreExplanation
The given sentence is in the present tense and the subject is "public radio," which is singular. Therefore, the correct verb form to use is "is" instead of "are." The word "are" is incorrect in this context because it is the plural form of the verb "to be," which does not agree with the singular subject. The correct sentence should be: "Public radio, which is managed by many top media officials, is funded primarily by private donations."Rate this question:
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- 9.
The ancient concept of an earth-centered universe was challenged by Copernicus in the sixteenth century.
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Ancient concept
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An
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Was
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In the
- E.
No Error
Correct Answer
E. No ErrorExplanation
The given sentence is grammatically correct and does not contain any errors. It states that the ancient concept of an earth-centered universe was challenged by Copernicus in the sixteenth century. This implies that before Copernicus, the prevailing belief was that the earth was at the center of the universe, but Copernicus challenged this notion.Rate this question:
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- 10.
Corruption is a serious problem for many governments in the world and it is not such a large problem for the US.
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Is
- B.
For many governments
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And
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Not such a large problem
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No Error
Correct Answer
C. AndExplanation
The given sentence is grammatically correct and does not contain any errors. It states that corruption is a serious problem for many governments in the world, but it is not such a large problem for the US. The word "and" is used correctly to connect the two contrasting ideas in the sentence.Rate this question:
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The celebrity Oprah Winfrey is possible the foremost advocate of adult fiction these days.
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Is
- B.
Possible
- C.
Foremost
- D.
These days
- E.
No Error
Correct Answer
B. PossibleExplanation
The sentence is grammatically correct. The word "possible" is used correctly as an adjective to describe Oprah Winfrey as being one of the leading advocates of adult fiction. The word "foremost" is also used correctly to emphasize her position as a top advocate. The phrase "these days" is used appropriately to indicate that this is the current situation. Therefore, there is no error in the given sentence.Rate this question:
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The actors were worried when the curtain would not raise at the beginning of the production.
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Were
- B.
When
- C.
Raise
- D.
At
- E.
No Error
Correct Answer
C. RaiseExplanation
The word "raise" is the correct answer because it is the correct form of the verb to use in this sentence. The sentence is referring to the curtain not being lifted or elevated at the beginning of the production, which is the appropriate use of the word "raise".Rate this question:
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- 13.
Some people believe that among rap, country, and popular music, rap is better.
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Some people
- B.
Believe
- C.
Among
- D.
Better
- E.
No Error
Correct Answer
D. BetterExplanation
This question is testing the understanding of comparative adjectives. The sentence compares rap, country, and popular music, stating that some people believe rap is better. The word "better" is used to compare rap to the other two genres. The sentence is grammatically correct and coherent, so the answer is "No Error."Rate this question:
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- 14.
Years ago, there were much films on Biblical themes; now, the subject is almost taboo.
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Ago
- B.
Much
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On
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Now
- E.
No Error
Correct Answer
B. MuchExplanation
In the given sentence, the word "much" is used incorrectly. The correct word to use in this context is "many" as it refers to countable objects like films. "Much" is used for uncountable nouns. Therefore, the correct answer is to replace "much" with "many".Rate this question:
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The President balked at the new constitution for it limited its powers as military leader.
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Balked at
- B.
The new constitution
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It
- D.
Its
- E.
No Error
Correct Answer
D. ItsExplanation
The word "its" is the correct answer because it is used to refer back to the President's powers as a military leader. The sentence suggests that the President was not in favor of the new constitution because it placed limitations on his powers. Therefore, "its" is used to indicate that the limitations were placed on the President's powers specifically.Rate this question:
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- 16.
I can hardly fathom how large the universe really is; actually, I can't believe it's still getting bigger.
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Can hardly
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The universe really
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Actually
- D.
Bigger
- E.
No Error
Correct Answer
E. No ErrorExplanation
The given sentence does not contain any errors. It is grammatically correct and conveys the intended meaning. The use of "can hardly" expresses the speaker's difficulty in comprehending the vastness of the universe. The word "actually" is used to emphasize the speaker's disbelief that the universe is still expanding. The word "bigger" is used correctly to compare the current size of the universe to its previous state.Rate this question:
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- 17.
The Cuban Missile Crisis was averted when Kenendy struck a secret deal with the Soviets.
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Was averted
- B.
When
- C.
Struck
- D.
With the Soviets
- E.
No Error
Correct Answer
E. No ErrorExplanation
The given sentence is grammatically correct and does not contain any errors. It states that the Cuban Missile Crisis was averted, meaning it was prevented or avoided, and this was achieved when Kennedy struck a secret deal with the Soviets. The sentence is clear and coherent, providing a logical explanation for the resolution of the crisis.Rate this question:
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- 18.
A poorly performance is typical of students who take tests under pressure.
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Poorly
- B.
Is
- C.
Who
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Under
- E.
No Error
Correct Answer
A. PoorlyExplanation
The word "poorly" is used as an adverb to describe the performance of the students. It indicates that their performance is not good or satisfactory. The sentence structure is correct and there are no errors in the given phrase. The sentence is stating that students who take tests under pressure usually have a poor performance.Rate this question:
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- 19.
I pity a man whom would sacrifice his honor for security.
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I
- B.
Whom
- C.
Would
- D.
His
- E.
No Error
Correct Answer
B. WhomExplanation
The correct answer is "whom." In this sentence, "whom" is used as the object of the verb "pity." It refers to the man who would sacrifice his honor for security. "Whom" is the correct pronoun to use in this case because it is the object of the verb, while "who" is used as the subject of a sentence.Rate this question:
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All the hurricane victims except for Mr. Mills and me have decided to accept the settlement proposed by the insurance company.
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Except
- B.
Me
- C.
Accept
- D.
By
- E.
No Error
Correct Answer
B. MeExplanation
The correct answer is "me" because it is used as the object of the preposition "except for." In this sentence, the phrase "except for Mr. Mills and me" is used to indicate that all the hurricane victims, with the exception of Mr. Mills and the speaker, have decided to accept the settlement. "Me" is the correct pronoun to use in this context as it functions as the object of the preposition.Rate this question:
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At least four people, including me, have decided to drop the class because of the racist teacher.
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At least
- B.
Me
- C.
Have decided
- D.
Because of
- E.
No Error
Correct Answer
E. No ErrorExplanation
The given sentence is grammatically correct and does not contain any errors. It effectively conveys the message that at least four people, including the speaker, have made the decision to drop the class due to the teacher's racism.Rate this question:
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