West B Test Cheat Sheet 2026

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1. Read the sentences below. Which of the following is a run-on sentence known as a comma splice? → The concert was sold out, we were lucky to get tickets.
2. Simplify: (3x² + 5x − 2) − (x² − 3x + 4) → 2x² + 8x − 6
3. The difference between a number and 8, divided by 2, is 6. Which equation is correct? → (n - 8) / 2 = 6
4. Which signal word most strongly indicates that an author is presenting their own opinion rather than objective fact? → In my view
5. The sum of three consecutive even integers is 78. If the smallest is n, which equation applies? → n + (n+2) + (n+4) = 78
6. Which of the following is an example of assonance? → Hear the mellow wedding bells.
7. Which sentence contains a fused (run-on) sentence error? → He finished the project it was submitted on time.
8. Which version correctly fixes this comma splice: 'The presentation was long, the audience grew restless.' → The presentation was long; the audience grew restless.
9. If a passage implies that a character 'hadn't slept in days,' what can a reader infer about that character? → The character is likely exhausted and possibly under stress.
10. A student writes: 'Each of the candidates have submitted their application.' Which revision is grammatically correct? → Each of the candidates has submitted their application.
11. What is the probability of rolling a 3 on a standard six-sided die? → 1/6
12. What are the solutions to x² - 5x + 6 = 0? → x = 2 and x = 3
13. Which number is divisible by both 4 and 6? → 24
14. Which of the following is equivalent to 4.5 × 10²? → 450
15. Which type of graph is best suited for showing how a quantity changes over time? → Line graph
16. Which of the following represents a quadratic equation? → y = x² + 2x - 5
17. An author's reason for writing a text is known as their purpose. Which of the following is NOT a primary purpose for writing? → To plagiarize
18. What is the value of 3² + 4²? → 25
19. A right triangle has legs of 9 cm and 12 cm. What is the length of the hypotenuse? → 15 cm
20. Maria earns $12 per hour and received a $50 bonus. Which expression gives her total earnings for h hours? → 12h + 50
21. A writer uses spatial order to organize a descriptive paragraph about a classroom. Which sequence reflects spatial order? → From left to right, starting at the front door and moving toward the back wall
22. Identify the sentence with an incorrectly used transitional phrase: → In addition, he disagreed with the proposal.
23. Read: 'The mayor adopted a *conciliatory* tone, hoping to ease tensions between the two community groups.' What does 'conciliatory' mean? → Intended to reduce hostility and make peace
24. If a polygon has an interior angle sum of 1080°, how many sides does it have? → 8
25. A recipe for a batch of cookies requires 2 cups of flour for every 3/4 cup of sugar. If a baker uses 6 cups of flour, how much sugar is needed? → 2.25 cups
26. The diameter of a specific virus is approximately 0.00000008 meters. How would this number be expressed in scientific notation? → 8 x 10⁻⁸ m
27. If two parallel lines are cut by a transversal, which pair of angles is always congruent? → Alternate interior angles
28. Which sentence uses the correct form of the frequently confused words? → The principal effect of the policy was lower costs.
29. A scientist writes a research report on climate change, presenting data and findings without recommending policy. The author's purpose is primarily to: → Inform readers about research findings
30. Which of the following sentences uses the word 'sanction' to mean a penalty for disobeying a law or rule? → The United Nations imposed a trade sanction on the country for violating the treaty.