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competent
Definition: (adjective) having the skill and knowledge needed for a particular task; capable
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Math Teaser

Problem
30% of 80 is what percent of 24?

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You will not be able to memorize every vocabulary word that might appear on the SAT.
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PSAT: Sentence Errors Question #1

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The paper attempted to magnify the importance of Defoe's novel's by belittling the achievements of his predecessors.

Question: Which of the underlined segments of the sentence above contains an error?

Choices:


	A.		to magnify
	B.		novel's
	C.		belittling
	D.		predecessors
	E.		There is no error in this sentence

The correct answer is (B).

The sentence requires novels (plural), not novel's (possessive).

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