Error Correction - PSAT

Answer the following questions by correcting the incorrect portion of the text. You will type out the multiple choice option to submit.

For example:

The student was determined to perform well on the upcoming exam despite of the challenges she faced. A) No change B) despite C) despite of D) in spite of

My Answer:

A.) Despite of

The author's new novel, a gripping thriller set in the 19th century, have received rave reviews from critics.

A) No change B) have received C) has received D) having received

Maria enjoyed hiking in the mountains, camping under the stars, and to explore remote wilderness areas.

A) No change B) and to explore C) and explore D) to explore

After much consideration, the committee decided that the new policy were not suitable for implementation.

A) No change B) were not C) are not D) was not

The concert, featuring a famous jazz musician and an award-winning classical pianist, were scheduled to begin at 7:30 PM.

A) No change B) were scheduled C) was scheduled D) has been scheduled

One of the most important skills for a journalist are the ability to ask probing questions and to gather accurate information.

A) No change B) are the ability C) is the ability D) being the ability

Despite of the challenges, the team worked together to achieve their common goal.

A) No change B) Despite C) In spite of D) Despite of

The company's decision to relocate their headquarters were met with resistance from employees.

A) No change B) were met C) was met D) had been met

The concert tickets, along with a backstage pass, were presented to the contest winner.

A) No change B) were presented C) was presented D) is presented

The professor, along with her students, were conducting groundbreaking research in the field of artificial intelligence.

A) No change B) were conducting C) are conducting D) was conducting

During the hiking trip, Sarah and her friends discovered an ancient cave, containing mysterious drawings on the walls.

A) No change B) containing C) that contained D) contained

The effects of climate change on wildlife and their habitats are becoming increasingly evident in recent years.

A) No change B) and their habitats C) and its habitat D) and their habitat

The scientific research, along with the detailed analysis of the data, were published in a prestigious journal.

A) No change B) were published C) was published D) had been published

In addition to studying for exams, participating in extracurricular activities are important for a well-rounded education.

A) No change B) are important C) is important D) has been important

The team captain, as well as the players, were disappointed with the outcome of the match.

A) No change B) were disappointed C) was disappointed D) has been disappointed