TSI Writing Practice Test #3

Question 1

Choose the best version of the sentence's underlined part.
The first option corresponds to the original sentence.
Choose the first option if you believe the original sentence is the best.
Many gardeners are already generating their own compost in their backyards,which is not only cheap, but also helps to cut down on landfill waste.

Accepted Answer

which is not only cheap, but also helps to cut down on landfill waste

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which is not only done cheaply, but is also cutting down on landfills wastes

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which is, not only cheap, but also, helps to cut down on landfill waste

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which is not only cheaper, but also cuts down on landfill's waste

Question 2

Determine whether the underlined portion of the sentence below is correct or whether it needs to be revised.
Firefighters and police officers risk their lives often by stepping into the way of danger physically; therefore, professionals such as doctors and lawyers have an equally significant impact on individuals’ lives medically and legally.

Accepted Answer

nevertheless

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and

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therefore

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but

Question 3

Choose the best version of the sentence's underlined part.
The first option corresponds to the original sentence.
Choose the first option if you believe the original sentence is the best.
Many gardeners are already generating their own compost in their backyards,which is not only cheap, but also helps to cut down on landfill waste.

Accepted Answer

The growth of the security industry can be largely attributed

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The growing of the securities industry can be largely attributable

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The growth of the security industry can be large attributable

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The growth on the security industry can be large attributed

Question 4

Determine whether the underlined portion of the sentence below is correct or whether it needs to be revised.
In many cultures they consider fish eggs a delicacy.

Accepted Answer

In many cultures fish eggs are considered a delicacy.

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They consider fish eggs to be a delicacy in many cultures.

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In many cultures they consider fish eggs a delicacy.

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Fish eggs, a delicacy in many cultures.

Question 5

In your head, rewrite the statement using the instructions below. Keep in mind that your replacement statement should be well-written and generally convey the same meaning as the original. Chemical changes are sometimes difficult to distinguish from physical changes, but some examples of physical changes, such as melting water, chopped wood, and ripped paper, are very easy to recognize.
Rewrite, beginning with
Melting water, chopped wood, and ripped paper,
The next words will be

Accepted Answer

are some examples of physical changes

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are chemical changes

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are very easy to recognize

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are sometimes difficult to distinguish

Question 6

Determine whether the underlined portion of the sentence below is correct or whether it needs to be revised.
Sports are a significant part of life for people all across the world, as was demonstrated in 2006 when billions of people came together to be involved with the World Cup either through playing, watching or thru advertising.

Accepted Answer

World Cup either through playing, watching or advertising.

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World Cup either through playing, watching or advertising for it.

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world cup either through playing, watching or thru advertising.

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World Cup either through playing, watching or through advertising.

Question 7

Determine whether the underlined portion of the sentence below is correct or whether it needs to be revised.
During the summer many students go away to summer camps that teach them skills about camaraderie, perseverance and integrity.

Accepted Answer

Summer many students go away to summer camps that teach them skills about camaraderie, perseverance and integrity.

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summer many students go away to summer camps that teach them skills about camaraderie, perseverance and integrity.

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summer many students go away to camps that teach them skills about camaraderie, perseverance and integrity.

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summer many students go away to summer camps that teach them skills about camaraderie, perseverance and maintaining integrity.

Question 8

Determine whether the underlined portion of the sentence below is correct or whether it needs to be revised.
The argument between Paarin and me about the dent in his car continued until the early morning.

Accepted Answer

between Paarin and me about the dent in his car continued

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between Paarin and I about the dent in his car continued

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between Paarin and I on the dent in his car continued

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about the dent in his car continued for Paarin and I

Question 9

For homes in typically colder geographic regions, it is particularly important to have effective and efficient heating systems.

Accepted Answer

For homes in typically colder geographic regions

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Homes in typically colder geographic regions

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People in typically colder geographic regions

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For people in homes in typically colder geographic regions

Question 10

Read the statement. Choose the correct answer to tell if it is a fact or an opinion.

The final quarter was the most exciting of all.

Accepted Answer

Opinion

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Fact