Direction:

In this section of the test, you will hear 42 questions found in seven 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 answer on your answer sheet.

Here are two sample question:

For decades, (1)…… that there was a huge landmass located south of Australia, yet no one had been able to find it. It was not until 1820 that the first (2)…… sighting of the  continent of Antarctica, by a Russian sailor, was made.

(1)

(A): the people will hear rumors

(B): people are hearing rumors

(C): the people hear rumors

(D): people had heard rumors

(2)

(A): guaranteed

(B): confirmed

(C): requested

(D): approved

 

The correct answer to sample 1 is (D), “people had heard rumors”. The correct answer to sample 2 is (B), “confirmed”.

Question 1-4 refer to the following announcement

Students,

Next Tuesday, September 26, we are going to take class pictures. These pictures will be feature in the school yearbook and will also be available (1)...... Please consult the attached sheet that lists the picture packet options (2)...... Be sure to select one and to include cash or a check to pay for your purchase. All students need to wear appropriate clothing for your students pictures. Boys should wear (3)..... pants and shirts while girls should wear blouses and skirts or pants. Any students wearing (4).... clothes will be sent home to change clothes on Tuesday.

Catherine Sanders

Principal