HSK 3.0 · HSK 6 · Reading · Part 1

HSK 6 Reading Part 1: Find the Incorrect Sentence

This part tests whether you have a feel for grammatical, natural Chinese. 10 questions — answer format: choose the sentence with an error (A–D).

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Part 1 of 4Reading section

~50 minWhole Reading section

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How HSK 6 Reading Part 1 works

Four sentences are printed, and exactly one contains a grammatical error or a usage problem (语病). You choose that one.

The errors are the classic ones: a missing subject (通过…使…), a mismatched pairing, a misplaced adverb, a double negative that reverses the meaning, redundancy, a wrong conjunction pair. The correct sentences are often long and complicated, to make the faulty one harder to spot.

The instruction on the paper

请选出有语病的一项。

Choose the sentence that contains a mistake.

HSK 6 Reading Part 1 sample questions with answers

4 questions from our practice bank, in the format of the real paper. Try each one before opening the answer.

Sample 1

- A 通过这次活动，使我学到了很多。
- B 虽然天气很冷，但是他还坚持跑步。
- C 这本书我看了三遍。
- D 他把作业做完了。
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A 通过这次活动，使我学到了很多。

Sample 2

- A 这件事需要重新考虑。
- B 我们必须要防止类似的事故不再发生。
- C 他的汉语水平提高得很快。
- D 大家对这个方案都很满意。
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B 我们必须要防止类似的事故不再发生。

Sample 3

- A 他是我见过最认真的人。
- B 她已经在这里工作了五年。
- C 会议决定推迟到下周举行。
- D 这种材料的价格大约在五十元左右。
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D 这种材料的价格大约在五十元左右。

Sample 4

- A 公司决定增加两名工程师。
- B 他的建议得到了大家的支持。
- C 这家餐厅的服务态度很热情。
- D 无论多忙，他都会抽时间读书。
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C 这家餐厅的服务态度很热情。

How to approach it

Check each sentence’s skeleton: subject, verb, object.
Look for the known traps: 通过/经过…使 with no subject; 由于…因此 doubled cause; 防止…不 double negation.
Check paired conjunctions: 虽然…但是, 不但…而且, 只有…才.
If nothing stands out, read each one in your head for naturalness.

Common mistakes

Assuming the longest or most complicated sentence must be the wrong one.
Not knowing the standard error types, which repeat from paper to paper.
Spending too long — this part rewards quick recognition.

Frequently asked questions

How many questions are in HSK 6 Reading Part 1?

10. It is part 1 of 4 in the HSK 6 Reading section, which has 50 questions and lasts about 50 minutes, for 100 points.

How is HSK 6 Reading Part 1 marked?

Automatically. Every question has one correct answer and all carry the same weight. A wrong answer costs nothing more than a blank one, so never leave a question empty.

Is pinyin printed at HSK 6?

No. At HSK 6 the paper is printed in characters only, so you need to recognise the characters themselves.

Is there always exactly one wrong sentence?

Yes, exactly one of the four contains an error.

How can I prepare?

Learn the common error types — 成分残缺, 搭配不当, 语序不当, 前后矛盾 — and practise spotting them.

Can I practise HSK 6 Reading Part 1 online?

Yes. HSK Test has practice sets for this part, built like the real paper. Create a free account to start; your answers and scores are saved, so you can see how you are improving.

HSK 6 Reading Part 1: Find the Incorrect Sentence

How HSK 6 Reading Part 1 works

HSK 6 Reading Part 1 sample questions with answers

How to approach it

Common mistakes

Frequently asked questions

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