Special Agent Entrance Practice Exam

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What is indicated if a student selects "1 section" regarding errors in a given sentence?

Only one part contains an error
No parts contain errors
Two parts contain errors
Three parts contain errors

The correct answer is: Only one part contains an error

When a student selects "1 section" in response to the identification of errors in a sentence, it indicates that there is only one portion of the sentence that contains an error. This choice reflects an ability to clearly analyze and assess the sentence for grammatical, punctuation, or structural issues. By selecting “1 section,” the student demonstrates an understanding of the sentence's composition, noting that the error is isolated rather than widespread. This emphasizes that while the rest of the sentence may be correct, attention must be directed towards addressing the specific area that requires correction. Other options would imply that either no error exists or that multiple errors are present, which does not align with the assessment of just a single erroneous section.