Sample Test, Section I: Answer

1. Choose the sentence that best combines all the information in the boldface sentences.

     "Lethal Truth" is a compilation of short stories.
     Two Cawthra students have stories published in it.
     Three copies are available in the library.

     A  Go to the library to borrow "Lethal Truth," a compilation of short stories written
         by Cawthra students.
     B  Two students have stories published in "Lethal Truth."
     C  Get a copy of "Lethal Truth" from the library.
     D  Two students from Cawthra are published in "Lethal Truth,"a collection of short stories, now available in the library.

2.  Choose the correct option to fill inthe blank.

     Many computer users keep paper _________ their desk for easy access.

     A  under
     B  over
     C  through
     D  throughout

3.  Choose the sentence that does not belong in the paragraph.

     (1) Cawthra students are good citizens. (2) Not only do
     they do well academically, they also support those in need.
     (3) This past holiday season, students raised $15000 to support
     needy families. (4) Cawthra students need to be more
     involved.

     A  sentence 1
     B  sentence 2
     C  sentence 3
     D  sentence 4

4.  Choose the sentence that has correct punctuation.

     A  Almost, all students like a day off but I prefer to come and see my friends.
     B  Almost all, students like a day off, but I prefer to come, and see my friends.
     C  Almost, all students like a day off but I prefer to come, and see my friends.
     D  Almost all students like a day off, but I prefer to come and see my friends.

5.  Choose the correct option to fill in the blank.

     We love ice cream ______ it's not healthy.
     A  while
     B  but
     C  therefore
     D  thus