Directions

In this section of the test, you will answer 22 questions found in four different texts. Within each text are boxes that contain four possible ways to complete a sentence. Choose the word or words in each box that correctly complete each sentence. Mark the letter of the correct on your answer sheet.

Here are two sample questions:

The concept of gravity is (1)..... relatively new. It (2).... about 300 years since Isaac Newton watched apples fall from a tree, which led him to develop his theory.

(1)

(A) still

(B) very

(C) never

(D) often

(2)

(A) was

(B) being

(C) has been

(D) had been

The correct answer to Sample 1 is (A), "still". The correct answer to sample 2 is (C), "has been".

Questions 1-4 refer to the following e-mail from a student to a teacher.

Dear Mr. Prince,

My friend Marissa told to me that you (1).... her class to the tide pools this week. Normally I wouldn't ask special permission (2).... on a field trip, but I am especially interested in tide pools. If (3)..... can't go, do you think I could take their place? I hope you don't mind my (4).... and I thank you for your time.

Sincerely,

Jenny Howard (Miss Whiteborne's class)