What is a Sentence Correction question?

A sentence with an underlined portion.

Task: Choose the option that best corrects the error in grammar, usage, or style.

What are the major error types tested?

• Subject–verb agreement
• Modifier placement (misplaced/dangling)
• Pronoun reference and agreement
• Parallelism
• Verb tense and voice
• Idiomatic usage and diction

How does the elimination technique work?

• Cross out options with clear violations (wrong tense, illogical modifier).
• Compare remaining choices for the most precise fit.

Why read sentences aloud when practicing?

Vocalizing helps spot awkward phrasing, misplaced words, or rhythm issues that indicate errors

How do you correct misplaced or dangling modifiers?

Ensure modifiers are placed next to the words they describe; avoid constructions where the modifier has no clear referent

What is the P.W.N. checklist?

• Pronouns: correct reference and agreement.
• Words: correct idioms and diction.
• Nouns–verbs: agreement and comparison.

How can you detect idiomatic usage errors?

• Know common English idioms and standard prepositional patterns.
• Replace nonstandard or literal translations with the accepted idiomatic form

How do you check for parallelism?

• Make sure all items in a list or comparison follow the same pattern (like all ending in “-ing” or all starting with “to”).
• Read the sentence out loud to see if it sounds smooth and balanced.

How do you find and fix pronoun–antecedent mistakes?

• Make sure each pronoun clearly points to one specific noun.
• Remove choices where it’s not clear what the pronoun is talking about or if it doesn’t match.