SHSAT English 4

Question 1

An author begins an essay with a surprising statistic. This technique most likely serves to:

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capture the reader's attention

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summarize the conclusion

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list the sources used

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define a technical term

Question 2

Which sentence uses parallel structure correctly?

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She likes hiking, swimming, and biking.

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She likes hiking, to swim, and biking.

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She likes to hike, swimming, and bike.

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She likes hiking, swimming, and to bike.

Question 3

What does the prefix "mis-" mean in the word "misinterpret"?

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wrongly

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again

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before

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fully

Question 4

Choose the best place to add this sentence: "This habit improved his grades dramatically." "(1) Tom started studying earlier. (2) He reviewed notes each night. (3) He also asked his teachers questions."

Accepted Answer

After sentence 3, as a concluding statement

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Before sentence 1

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Between sentences 1 and 2

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It does not belong anywhere

Question 5

Which sentence correctly uses an apostrophe for a plural possessive?

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The students' projects were displayed.

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The student's projects were displayed for everyone.

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The students projects' were displayed.

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The students's projects were displayed.

Question 6

Which transition best shows contrast? "The plan looked perfect on paper; ___, it failed in practice."

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however

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therefore

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similarly

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moreover

Question 7

In context, which word best replaces "big" in: "The decision had a big impact on the town."

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significant

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tall

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loud

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heavy