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Example Question #1 : Identifying Sentences That Contain No Errors
She revealed herself and befriended the aliens, who were excited and pleased to meet a real human.
were excited
to meet a
herself
No error
befriended the aliens
No error
This sentence is correct as written.
Example Question #1 : Identifying No Errors Or Other Errors
As the author slowly stood up, stretched, and trudged to the doorway, his friends jumped out from behind the antique cabinets.
As
and trudged
jumped out from behind
slowly
No error
No error
This sentence is correct as written.
Example Question #2 : Identifying No Errors Or Other Errors
Select the underlined word or phrase that needs to be changed to make the sentence correct. Some sentences contain no error at all.
Lucy realized that she would not be able to arrive at the opera in a timely manner. No error
No Error
at the opera
would not be able to
timely manner
realized
No Error
This is a grammatically correct sentence that needs no stylistic improvements.
Example Question #2 : Identifying No Errors Or Other Errors
Select the underlined word or phrase that needs to be changed to make the sentence correct. Some sentences contain no error at all.
Even though it is unclear exactly where volleyball was invented, it is undeniable that California beach culture and energy have played a role in its development. No error
where
Even though
its
California beach
No error
No error
There is no error in this sentence.
Example Question #2 : Identifying No Errors Or Other Errors
Select the underlined word or phrase that needs to be changed to make the sentence correct. Some sentences contain no error at all.
When seeking to escape from a conversation, some people will tactfully excuse themselves to get dessert in order to avoid further interaction with the other person. No error
further interaction
conversation, some
seeking to escape
themselves
No error
No error
There is no error in this sentence.
Example Question #1 : Identifying Sentences That Contain No Errors
Select the underlined word or phrase that needs to be changed to make the sentence correct. Some sentences contain no error at all.
Many waiters barely make minimum wage, but it is possible to earn an impressive salary if one works at an expensive restaurant. No error
wage, but
Many waiters
it is possible
No error
one
No error
There is no error in this sentence.
Example Question #27 : Identifying No Error Questions
Select the underlined word or phrase that needs to be changed to make the sentence correct. Some sentences contain no error at all.
Tomorrow the professor is going to buy a new coat in order to look his best for the upcoming faculty dinner. No error
for
No error
is going to
in order to
upcoming
No error
There is no error in this sentence.
Example Question #851 : Identifying Sentence Errors
Select the underlined word or phrase that needs to be changed to make the sentence correct. Some sentences contain no error at all.
Mary was thinking about adopting one of the four rabbits because she had been feeling lonely lately and thought that the companionship would help her. No error
one of
No error
thinking about
her
and
No error
There is no error in this sentence.
Example Question #851 : Identifying Sentence Errors
Select the underlined word or phrase that needs to be changed to make the sentence correct. Some sentences contain no error at all.
As a way of giving back to the community, pro bono attorneys provide legal services to people who are in need, free of charge. No error
who are
free of
to
a way
No error
No error
There is no error in this sentence.
Example Question #852 : Identifying Sentence Errors
Select the underlined word or phrase that needs to be changed to make the sentence correct. Some sentences contain no error at all.
Although the cost of living has increased dramatically over the past fifteen years, minimum wage has not increased at the same rate. No error
has increased
over
Although
same rate
No error
No error
There is no error in this sentence.
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