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2013
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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. 

Among the most widespread of marine animals, starfish and sea urchins inhabit all seas except that of the polar regions. 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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10/5 , 11/2

Feb
8
2013
327,837 responses
Question of the Day Statistics
Number Answered
Correct 177,448
Incorrect 150,389
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. 

Among the most widespread of marine animals, starfish and sea urchins inhabit all seas except that of the polar regions. No error

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Answer

The error in this sentence occurs at (D), where there is improper pronoun use. The plural pronoun “those” should be used to refer to the seas (plural noun) of the regions.