TSIA TSIA Writing Mechanics and Grammar 2

Question 1

Which of the following is a complete sentence?

Accepted Answer

The student prepared thoroughly and passed the TSIA exam.

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Although the student prepared thoroughly for the TSIA exam.

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Studying late into the night and reviewing all the practice materials.

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The student who studied every day for two weeks before the test.

Question 2

Which option correctly fixes this run-on sentence: 'The TSIA has multiple sections students must pass all of them for college readiness'?

Accepted Answer

The TSIA has multiple sections; students must pass all of them for college readiness.

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The TSIA has multiple sections, students must pass all of them for college readiness.

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The TSIA has multiple sections students must pass, all of them for college readiness.

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The TSIA, has multiple sections students must pass all of them for college readiness.

Question 3

Which sentence avoids a dangling modifier?

Accepted Answer

After completing the TSIA, the student reviewed the score report.

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After completing the TSIA, the score report was reviewed.

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Having studied all semester, the exam seemed easy to finish.

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While reviewing for the test, the materials were found to be difficult.

Question 4

Which transition word best fills the blank: 'Many students find the math section challenging. _____, regular practice can significantly improve scores.'?

Accepted Answer

However

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Therefore

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Similarly

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For example

Question 5

Which word best completes the sentence: 'The TSIA is designed to _____ whether students are ready for college-level coursework'?

Accepted Answer

evaluate

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exasperate

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elaborate

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eliminate

Question 6

Which sentence correctly avoids a comma splice?

Accepted Answer

The TSIA essay is scored holistically; it assesses multiple writing skills.

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The TSIA essay is scored holistically, it assesses multiple writing skills.

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The TSIA essay is scored holistically, and assesses multiple writing skills.

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The TSIA essay, is scored holistically it assesses multiple writing skills.

Question 7

Which sentence is written in active voice?

Accepted Answer

The advisor reviewed the TSIA score report.

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The TSIA score report was reviewed by the advisor.

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The results were announced by the testing center.

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High scores were achieved by dedicated students.