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Sat Practice Test 1 Writing and Language Assistive Technology
Sat Practice Test 1 Writing and Language Assistive Technology
WF-5KSA09
Directions
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After reading each passage, choose the answer to each question that
most effectively improves the quality of writing in the passage or that
makes the passage conform to the conventions of standard written
English. Many questions include a “NO CHANGE” option. Choose that
option if you think the best choice is to leave the relevant portion of
the passage as it is.
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Whey to Go
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B. defeat
C. outperform
D. outweigh
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A. NO CHANGE (supplement, and people can make their own Greek-
style yogurt at home by straining regular yogurt.)
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B. scientists: and
C. scientists, and
D. scientists, and,
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A. where it is now.
B. after sentence 1.
C. after sentence 2.
D. after sentence 3.
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Question 6.
The writer is considering deleting the underlined sentence (reproduced
below for your reference). Should the writer do this?
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B. as
C. like
D. for
Question 8.
A. NO CHANGE (it contains)
B. containing
C. contains
D. will contain
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Question 9.
A. NO CHANGE (Also,)
C. Therefore,
D. For instance,
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B. fulfilled
C. complacent
D. sufficient
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B. it, farmers
C. it, so farmers
D. it: farmers
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Choices B and D are incorrect because both use the possessive form of
“waterway.” Choice C is incorrect because it creates an unnecessary
shift in verb tense. The present tense verb “can pollute” should be
used instead, as it is consistent with the other verbs in the paragraph.
Choices A and B are incorrect because both fail to recognize that the
items are a part of a series. Since a comma is used after
“manufacturers,” a semicolon or colon should not be used after
“scientists.” Choice D is incorrect because the comma after “and” is
unnecessary and deviates from grammatical conventions for
presenting items in a series.
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Dark Snow
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Organization.
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The top curve, representing the average daily high temperature, starts
on the vertical axis at about 23 degrees, moves downward gently,
crossing January, February, and March, and reaches a low point
labeled 20 degrees for March 5. Then it goes up more steeply, passing
the point labeled 45 degrees for June 10, and continues to go up until
it reaches a peak point of about 50 degrees at the end of July. The
curve starts going downward, moving through August and passing the
point labeled 45 degrees for September 8, and continues to move
downward, crossing October, November, and December. It passes
through the point labeled 26 degrees for December 13 and continues
to go down, ending on the right most vertical gridline at about
23 degrees at the end of December.
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Question 12.
Which choice most accurately and effectively represents the
information in the graph?
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A. summer, following
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B. However,
C. As such,
D. Moreover,
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C. thaw:
D. thaw: being
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B. soot
C. of which
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B. falls
C. will fall
D. had fallen
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B. its
C. there
D. their
B. As the ice melts, the land and water under the ice become exposed,
and since land and water are darker than snow, the surface absorbs
even more heat, which raises the surface temperature.
C. As the ice melts, the land and water under the ice become exposed,
and since land and water are darker than snow, the surface absorbs
even more heat, which begins to cool at a certain point.
D. As the ice melts, the land and water under the ice become exposed,
and since land and water are darker than snow, the surface absorbs
even more heat, which leads to additional melting.
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B. itself,
D. itself possibly,
B. The pattern Box observed in 2012 may repeat itself, with harmful
effects on the Arctic ecosystem.
C. The pattern Box observed in 2012 may repeat itself, with damage
and with harmful effects on the Arctic ecosystem.
D. The pattern Box observed in 2012 may repeat itself possibly, with
harmful effects on the Arctic ecosystem.
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A. where it is now.
B. after sentence 1.
C. after sentence 2.
D. after sentence 5.
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Choice A is incorrect because the phrase “as low as” suggests that the
temperature falls no lower than 20 degrees Fahrenheit, but the chart
shows that in January, February, and March, the temperature
frequently falls under that mark. Choices C and D are incorrect
because the information each provides is inconsistent with the
information on the chart.
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C. promptly wore
D. wore
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B. about
C. upon
D. for
B. It was during this time that I read an article about coworking
spaces.
C. It was during this time that I read an article upon coworking
spaces.
D. It was during this time that I read an article for coworking spaces.
C. The spaces are usually stocked with standard office equipment such
as: photocopiers, printers, and fax machines.
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D. Likewise,
C. For these reasons, the spaces often include small meeting areas
and larger rooms for hosting presentations.
D. Likewise, the spaces often include small meeting areas and larger
rooms for hosting presentations.
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Question 29.
Which choice most effectively completes the sentence with relevant
and accurate information based on the preceding graph?
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B. whom uses
C. who uses
D. who use
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After filling out a simple registration form and taking a quick tour of
the facility, I took a seat at a table and got right to work on my
laptop.
A. before sentence 1.
B. after sentence 1.
C. after sentence 2.
D. after sentence 3.
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B. colleagues;
C. colleagues,
D. colleagues
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D. opine
B. Even those of us who work in disparate fields are able to give some
wisdom and help each other brainstorm.
D. Even those of us who work in disparate fields are able to opine and
help each other brainstorm.
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B. For example,
C. In contrast,
D. Nevertheless,
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B. teaches
C. to teach
D. and teaching
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Question 38.
A. NO CHANGE (Therefore,)
B. Thus,
C. Moreover,
D. However,
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A. writing as
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Question 40.
A. NO CHANGE (has scored)
B. have scored
C. scores
D. scoring
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B. students majoring
C. students major
D. student’s majors
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B. that
C. and
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B. one’s
C. his or her
D. their
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If you finish before time is called, you may check your work on
this section only. Do not turn to any other section.
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