SAT Writing Diction Error?

Test Preparation
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<p>Okay I think I've identified a major problem I have when it comes the the multiple choice Identifying Sentence Errors.</p>

<p>When a sentence is suppose to have "No Error," I'll usually just mark one of the words as wrong because I think it sounds funny and therefore I'll trick myself into believing it's a diction error. This accounted for 2 out of my 3 errors on my last practice test!</p>

<p>So my question is that how often do diction errors usually appear on the SAT? (Because obviously it's a lot less than I think) My guess is about 1; is that correct? Can anyone point out any diction error problems in the Blue Book or know any common ones on the SAT?</p>

<p>Also, any tips on how to be confidently put down "No Error" on this section? I for some reason am too wary of their being an error and so I will try to justify one!!! This is a major problem of mine! How many times do No Errors usually show up on the Ident. Sent. Errors Section?</p>

<p>Thanks!</p>

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<p>If it ain't broke don't fix it. </p>

<p>Basically, if the sentence is fine as it is, leave it even if it can be changed into "better English."</p>

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<p>in general 1 out of 5 of both the error ID and sentence completions are correct. I usually use that as a general guideline because I have such a hard time being confident about my answers when I can't find anything wrong with the sentence.</p>