Diction Diction Diction.

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<p>How many diction questions would show up on the SAT? I've been practice with Barrons 2400 and I'm really surprised that 90% of the things I get wrong are diction related. Does anyone have a suggestion for studying these? I'm not talking about the simple stationary/stationery stuff, I'm talking about protracting/curtailing stuff. o_o</p>

<p>Also, I don't understand this question. Can anyone explain it to me?</p>

<p>Despite Mitchell's (steadfast) attempts to mitigate his (friends') ongoing rivalry, (he) was ultimately unable to mediate (their) long-overdue reconciliation. (No Error)</p>

<p>a. steadfast
b. friends'
c. he
d. their
e. No Error</p>

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<p>Diction errors are usually pretty rare aren't they? I think they rarely ever show up, and if they do probably at the most once or twice...</p>

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<p>IS IT A?</p>

<p>10 char</p>

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<p>I'm going to say no error on that sentence.</p>

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<p>I actually find diction errors relatively easy to spot, because if you read the sentence, it sounds wrong. When a word is in the wrong form, it usually makes the sentence sound a bit off.</p>

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<p>You find it easy because you know the correct form of the word. Now if you were given a considerably arcane word, then chances are you would think twice before marking that word as incorrect.</p>

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<p>its actually E</p>

<p>Pronoun Error. Pronoun he lacks an antecedent. "Michell's" is a possessive adjective and, therefore, not a proper antecedent. </p>

<p>Now, can anyone explain this concept? I don't get it. Its from Barron's 2400</p>

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<p>Quix:</p>

<p>you make a good point, but i havn't seen many (actually any) of these on SATs. do you have an example you could show us?</p>

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<p>I don't see the point of me digging through prep books for "examples" . A question thats easy for me may be hard for you and vice versa. Just familiarize yourself with the different dictions and its all good.</p>

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<p>*"ts actually E</p>

<p>Pronoun Error. Pronoun he lacks an antecedent. "Michell's" is a possessive adjective and, therefore, not a proper antecedent.</p>

<p>Now, can anyone explain this concept? I don't get it. Its from Barron's 2400"*</p>

<ul>
<li>i think it is okay to use HE.... hmm u said the answer was E,but u said thers an error? im lil confused =S</li>
</ul>

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<p>ahhhhh its C, typo o_o</p>

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<p>@anhtimmy
Michell's is not a noun. Like the book say, it's a possessive adjective. The word "he" seems as if it was referring to "Mitchell's steadfast attempts" which is an incorrect use of pronoun.</p>

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<p>ah.... i understand! thanks :D</p>

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<p>Your Welcome. :)</p>

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<p>oh wow. So its C? This is a good thing to remember.</p>

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<p>But isn't it only wrong if it creates ambiguities? No one in their right minds would confuse a thing possessed with a person when the pronoun is "he"</p>

<p>Does common sense not play a role at all? I think it should...</p>

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<p>its really C? no way , can some pro confirm this?</p>

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<p>yes, it's C. you can't refer to "attemps" using "he"</p>

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<p>yes! C ! i think C. 'cos "attempt " and " he" are different.</p>

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<p>I also think its E.</p>