<p>the answer, for the last time, is NOT E! look in maximum SAT, this error is what they call a Noun to Noun agreement error, or a pronoun error in Rocket Review</p>
<p>I’ve never seen this tested on the SAT before, but it’s still a good thing to remember. Keep yourself on your toes.</p>
<p>i’ve never seen it either lol ^
if i have,i probably would agree C is obvious</p>
<p>so, what is the answer ??? someone who posted question should post answer too.</p>
<p>ahh right, the noun in the sentence is “attempts” so therefore the correct pronoun should be “it”</p>
<p>I’ve seen this error on practice tests multiple times… idk what you guys are talking about.</p>
<p>This example is a poor one. The latter part of the sentence is in the passive voice, which is not suggested for good writing, and this is just smoke to confuse you I suppose. It is an awkward sentence, which should be the initial tip off that something is wrong. Unfortunately, you do not get the option of re writing the sentence to make it more coherent. Somekidinnyc has a simple way of analyzing it, and if it works, use it.</p>
<p>In general try to parse the sentence simply. For example: X’s attempts failed. Would you say: X’s attemps he failed…? Most likely not. I generally prefer that the student should learn the rules of grammar, but in a pinch you might guess a few using a simple analysis.</p>
<p>isn’t “attempts” plural? so how can you say “Despite his attempts…it was unable to…” shouldn’t it be “they”??</p>
<p>Oh noob, his and they certainly don’t match. Its is not good either.</p>
<p>dont use those stupid barrons prs. we’ll be good</p>
<p>I think there was a recent complaint made by English teachers on these types of questions. Real SAT tests don’t use them anymore (I think).</p>