OST Purpose and Usage 3

Question 1

Which word best completes this sentence to maintain a formal tone? 'The committee _____ several new policies to improve student safety.'

Accepted Answer

established

Answer

'Established' is a formal word appropriate for describing official committee actions.

Question 2

A poem about a grandparent uses vivid sensory details and personal memories to express love. What is the author's primary purpose?

Accepted Answer

To describe the author's personal emotions and experiences

Answer

Personal poems that use emotional detail and memory are written to express or reflect, sharing the author's inner experience.

Question 3

Which sentence contains a misplaced modifier?

Accepted Answer

Marcus nearly drove his car into the ditch on the highway.

Answer

'Nearly' is misplaced — it should modify 'drove into the ditch,' not 'drove,' to convey the intended meaning.

Question 4

An editorial calls for the city council to repair local roads and includes statistics about accident rates. The primary purpose of this editorial is to —

Accepted Answer

persuade the city council to take action

Answer

An editorial that presents arguments and evidence to support a cause is written to persuade.

Question 5

Which sentence uses the correct form of the word in parentheses? (affect/effect)

Accepted Answer

Cold weather can affect crop production significantly.

Answer

'Affect' is a verb meaning to influence, while 'effect' is usually a noun meaning result.

(OST) Ohio's State Tests Practice Test

(OST) Ohio's State Tests Practice Test

OST Purpose and Usage 3