SHSAT English 3

Question 1

In a passage, an author writes that a character "clenched her jaw and said nothing." This detail most strongly suggests the character feels:

Accepted Answer

suppressed anger

Answer

A clenched jaw paired with silence implies the character is holding back anger.

Question 2

Which sentence correctly uses a semicolon?

Accepted Answer

The rain stopped; the game resumed.

Answer

A semicolon links two related independent clauses without a conjunction.

Question 3

What is the main purpose of a topic sentence in a paragraph?

Accepted Answer

To state the paragraph's central idea

Answer

A topic sentence introduces the main idea that the paragraph develops.

Question 4

Choose the correctly punctuated sentence.

Accepted Answer

My brother, who lives in Texas, is visiting.

Answer

A nonessential clause is set off by commas on both sides.

Question 5

Which sentence should be deleted as irrelevant in a paragraph about photosynthesis? "(1) Plants make food using sunlight. (2) Chlorophyll captures light energy. (3) My cousin has a garden. (4) Carbon dioxide is absorbed through leaves."

Accepted Answer

Sentence 3

Answer

Sentence 3 is a personal aside unrelated to the process of photosynthesis.

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SHSAT English 3