<p>I am working in Princeton Review's 11 Practice Tests for the SAT and PSAT, and in Practice Test 3, section 5, I have a question. The problem is:</p>
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<li>At the annual dessert festival, CAREFULLY CRAFTED (A) pastries ARE PRESENTED (B) in elegant displays, drawing people from near and far to take part in THIS (C) YEARLY EVENT (D). NO ERROR (E)</li>
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<p>The answer is NO ERROR (E). However, I was wondering why the answer is not YEARLY EVENT (D). Isn't "yearly event" redundant, as the sentence already said that the dessert festival was "annual"?</p>
<p>I would have said D as well. Silverturtle?</p>
<p>It’s redundant, but “annual” and “yearly” are separated by an independent clause, which makes it more acceptable. </p>
<p>I can’t see the College Board asking this question, as it’s ambiguous.</p>
<p>I agree with silverturtle. It’s questionable and would never be part of a real SAT. Why are you using Princeton Review’s tests? I highly recommend the College Board book. There’s a new one out with 10 practice tests (and they’re real!).</p>
<p>Good luck.</p>
<p>-Erik Klass, owner of KlassTutoring and author of The Ultimate SAT Tutorial</p>