Identify the sentence errors in the following sentences: 1. The students have discovered that they can address issues more effectively through letter-writing campaigns and not through public demonstrations. 2. After hours of futile debate, the committee

Identifying sentence errors: Test your ability to recognize faults in usage, and recognize
effective sentences that follow the conventions of Standard Written English.


1. The students have discovered that they can address issues more effectively through letter-writing campaigns and not through public demonstrations.
2. After hours of futile debate, the committee has decided to postpone further discussion of the resolution until their next meeting.
3. At the music recital, Alexandra enjoyed listening to her friend Mohammed's insightful interpretation, which she thought was more sophisticated than the other performers.
4. Originally a protest on conventional painting, the Pre-Raphaelite movement exerted great influence on the art of its time.
5. The board reviewing the courses offered by the college found that the quality of academic programs were generally good but somewhat uneven.
6. If he had begun earlier, he might have succeeded in finishing the extremely complex project before the deadline.
7. Maude Adams, after her spectacular triumph as the original Peter Pan, went about heavy veiled and was accessible to only a handful of intimate friends.
8. All states impose severe penalties on drivers who do not stop when he or she is involved in accidents.