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:

Ever since Gutenberg (1)……. movable type in the 1400s, printed works have been the primary source of reading material for most people. But, (2)….. more and more people are reading material that is not printed on paper nowsdays.

1. (1)

(A): invents

(B): invented

(C): inventing

(D): has invented

 

2. (2)

(A): thanks to the Internet,

(B): thanking the Internet,

(C): having thanked the Internet,

(D): with the thanks of the Internet,

 

The correct answer to sample 1 is (B), “invented”. The correct answer to sample 2 is (A), “thanks to the Internet”.

Questions 1-4 refer to the following announcement.

To All Students:

It is time once again to begin working on your annual history projects. This year, you (1)...... to work on teams. Teams may consist of up to four students. You may also work alone if you desire (2)...... All student should let me know with whom you will be working no later than next Monday, March 22. Once you have made your choice, you may not (3)....... it in any manner. All decisions are final. This year, the way in which you may do your history project is slightly different from that of previous years. Please see the attached papers for some examples of (4)......

Genevieve Mason

History Teacher