Stanford Achievement Test Stanford Achievement (Language Arts) 2

Question 1

Which sentence uses correct punctuation with a compound sentence?

Accepted Answer

I like cats, but I don't like dogs.

Answer

A comma is placed before a coordinating conjunction joining two independent clauses.

Question 2

Which word is the correct homophone to complete the sentence: 'She will _____ her old dress for the costume.'?

Accepted Answer

alter

Answer

'Alter' means to change or modify, while 'altar' is a table used in religious ceremonies.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

To introduce the main idea of the paragraph

Answer

A topic sentence states the main idea that the rest of the paragraph will develop and support.

Question 4

Which verb form correctly completes the sentence: 'By next Friday, she _____ the project.'?

Accepted Answer

will have completed

Answer

The future perfect tense 'will have completed' expresses an action that will be finished before a specific future time.

Question 5

Which type of context clue is used in this sentence: 'The arid, or extremely dry, desert receives little rainfall'?

Accepted Answer

Definition clue

Answer

A definition clue directly states the meaning of an unfamiliar word within the sentence using phrases like 'or' and commas.

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