2016年1月15日SAT官方每日一題

　　標題範例：Writing > Identifying Sentence Errors

　　The following sentence contains either a single error or no error at all. If the sentence contains an error, select the one underlined part that must be changed to make the sentence correct. If the sentence contains no error, select choice E.

　　(A)Formerly called manacles or shackles, handcuffs (B)consist of two metal rings (C)joined by a short chain; once fastened shut, (D)it requires a key to open. (E)No error

　　(A)

　　(B)

　　(C)

　　(D)

　　(E)

　　謎底：D

　　【剖析】The error in this sentence occurs at (D), where there is illogical pronoun reference. There is nothing in the sentence to which the singular pronoun “it” can logically refer. The plural pronoun “they” is needed to refer to the plural noun “handcuffs.”