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2012
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Writing > Identifying Sentence Errors

The following sentence contains either a single error or no error at all. If the sentence contains an error, select the one underlined part that must be changed to make the sentence correct. If the sentence contains no error, select choice E. 

Although it is not a fast runner, wolves can maintain a loping run for many miles, running throughout the night if necessary. No error

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Hint

Remember that pronouns must agree in number with the nouns to which they refer.

Question of the Day

Can you answer today's question?

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6/1

Oct
14
2012
362,532 responses
Question of the Day Statistics
Number Answered
Correct 198,546
Incorrect 163,986
54% correct

Writing > Identifying Sentence Errors

The following sentence contains either a single error or no error at all. If the sentence contains an error, select the one underlined part that must be changed to make the sentence correct. If the sentence contains no error, select choice E. 

Although it is not a fast runner, wolves can maintain a loping run for many miles, running throughout the night if necessary. No error

Answer Choices

Answer

The error in this sentence occurs at (B), where the plural noun “wolves” is used incorrectly as the referent of the singular pronoun “it.” Either “the wolf” or “a wolf” should be used instead.