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Idiom errors

Idiom errors. The idioms on the SAT are not to be mistaken for colloquial expressions such as “as time goes by”, “he broke up with her”, or “they fell asleep.” . The idioms tested on the SAT are exclusively tested in the context of verb + preposition such as “attribute to” and “advocate for.”

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Idiom errors

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  1. Idiom errors

  2. The idioms on the SAT are not to be mistaken for colloquial expressions such as “as time goes by”, “he broke up with her”, or “they fell asleep.” 

  3. The idioms tested on the SAT are exclusively tested in the context of verb + preposition such as “attribute to” and “advocate for.” • spot an idiom error right away since it will sound “off” to them,

  4. ) Prepositions • prepositions generally describe location. • INCORRECT: She was acquainted to the works of Nietzsche. • CORRECT: She was acquainted with the works of Nietzsche. • WRONG: He is similar as his snot-nosed brother. • RIGHT: He is similar to his snot-nosed brother.

  5. 2) Two part idioms • At the risk of being obvious, these idioms have two parts. For example: • Neither my friend nor I want tacos for dinner. Not only do we hate salsa, but we also fear mystery meat. • Neither/nor, Not only/but also—when you see one half, you better look for it’s mate. • INCORRECT: I was as happy than a bluebird. • CORRECT: I was as happy as a bluebird. • NOPE: Between Monday or Saturday, I prefer Saturday. • BINGO: Between Monday and Saturday, I prefer Saturday.

  6. He can’t abide by the no-spitting rule. • Winona accused meof stealing. • I agreed to eat the rotten broccoli. • I apologized for losing the hamsters in the heating vent. • She applied for another credit card. • My mother pretends to approve of my boyfriend. • She argued with the bouncer. • I arrived at work at noon. • You believe in ghosts. • I can’t be blamed for your problems.

  7. What is there to complain about? • He can always count on his mommy. • Ice cream consists of milk, fat, and sugar. • I depend on no one. • That’s where cats differ from dogs. • It’s terrible to discriminate against chimpanzees. • I have a plan to escape from high school. • There’s no excuse for your awful behavior. • You can’t hide from your past. • It was all he’d hoped for. • I must insist upon it.

  8. Joan Rivers  a) recently moved  to a  b)brand-new  apartment  c) in  108th  A B C   d) street .  E) No error .  

  9. c

  10. While the  a) principal  of the high school  b) is  relatively laid    back, the vice principal c)  is often  accused  d) to be  too harsh   with the students e)  No error .

  11. D

  12. The students have discovered (A) that they (B) can address issues more effectively through (C) letter-writing campaigns and not (D) through public demonstrations. No error (E).

  13. D than

  14. A During the Civil War, a fierce disagreement B. took place in Kentucky between C those residents who supported Lincoln D with those who backed Davis. E. no error

  15. A and

  16. The president of the organization was pleased to announce that the number of volunteers at the charity event increased by more than twice in three years. • A. no change • B. the volunteers increase by more than twice • C. the number increased by more than two times • D. the number of volunteers more than doubled

  17. Hint to the wise • Viewed as • Three times the size • To show preference use rather than • Arrange for • Excused from • Serving on • An obligation to report • Estimated to be • Whether vs if • Insight into

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