WRITING AND LANGUAGE TEST

35 MINUTES, 44 QUESTIONS

Questions 1–11 are based on the following passage.

The European Cuckoo

1. (A) NO CHANGE

    (B) organisms—one

    (C) organisms, while one

    (D) organisms. If one

2. (A) NO CHANGE

    (B) An interestingly particular

    (C) A particularly interesting

    (D) A particular interesting

3. Which choice most logically introduces the information that follows in the sentence and the paragraph as a whole?

    (A) NO CHANGE

    (B) Much like other organisms that have a mutually beneficial relationship,

    (C) Just as other birds do to European Cuckoo nests,

    (D) Instead of acting as a nurturing mother,

4. (A) NO CHANGE

    (B) these of

    (C) this from

    (D) this of

5. (A) NO CHANGE

    (B) unnoticing by

    (C) unnoticed by

    (D) unnoticed with

6. (A) NO CHANGE

    (B) Its

    (C) It’s

    (D) It is

7. The writer is considering adding the following sentence.
While a cuckoo bird feeds off of the ground, it does not walk very gracefully.

Should the writer make this addition here?

    (A) Yes, because it adds an important detail.

    (B) Yes, because it addresses a likely concern of the reader.

    (C) No, because it repeats a point already made in the essay.

    (D) No, because it is irrelevant to the discussion in this paragraph.

8. (A) NO CHANGE

    (B) instigate

    (C) chill

    (D) incite

9. The writer wants to add the following sentence to the last paragraph.

In order to cause this growth, the bird needs a lot of nutrients.

The sentence would most logically be placed

     (A) before sentence 1.

     (B) after sentence 2.

     (C) after sentence 3.

     (D) after sentence 4.

10. Which choice most logically follows the statement in the first part of the sentence based on the context of the essay?

    (A) NO CHANGE

    (B) and both organisms benefit equally from the relationship.

    (C) but parasitic relationships are not applicable in the situation of the cuckoo.

    (D) and the cuckoo is taken advantage of by the other bird species.

11. (A) NO CHANGE

      (B) but

      (C) thus

      (D) previously

Questions 12–22 are based on the following passage and supplementary material.

Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants

12. (A) NO CHANGE

      (B) realizing however, that

      (C) realizing, however, that

      (D) realizing; however that

13. (A) NO CHANGE

      (B) is

      (C) has

      (D) was

14. Which choice most effectively combines the sentences at the underlined portion?

      (A) school; additionally, they have completed

      (B) school and completed

      (C) school, because they are completing

      (D) school: they complete the extra,

15. (A) NO CHANGE

      (B) order tests,

      (C) may order tests,

      (D) ordering tests,

16. (A) NO CHANGE

      (B) under the supervising of

      (C) with the supervision on

      (D) supervising of

17. (A) NO CHANGE

      (B) helping

      (C) helped

      (D) help

18. Which choice is best supported by the information in Table 1?

      (A) NO CHANGE

      (B) $156,160 and the median income for a physician assistant was $162,470.

      (C) $130,240 and the median income for a physician assistant was $135,220.

      (D) $111,680 and the median income for a physician assistant was $115,390.

19. Which choice best uses the information in Table 1 to support the statement made in the previous sentence?

(A) NO CHANGE

(B) What is more, nurse practitioners have salaries that are slightly less than those of physician assistants.

(C) In fact, the top 10 percent of nurse practitioners from the year 2020 could expect to earn at least $156,160 in annual compensation.

(D) Further, the average salaries of nurse practitioners are typically half the average salaries of surgeons.

20. (A) NO CHANGE

      (B) then

      (C) for

      (D) to

21. (A) NO CHANGE

      (B) States: moreover they can earn higher

      (C) States, moreover they can earn higher

      (D) States; moreover, they can earn higher

22. The writer wants to conclude the essay with a sentence that connects to a general theme laid out in the first paragraph of the essay. Which choice best accomplishes this goal?

(A) NO CHANGE

(B) There are many careers in medicine that can satisfy their desires besides those of the traditional doctor and nurse.

(C) Those who have both strong intellectual and emotional intelligence may be well-suited for these careers.

(D) It is critical that those in underserved areas of the United States receive the attention they need from health care practitioners.

Questions 23–33 are based on the following passage.

J. P. Morgan and Bailouts

23. (A) NO CHANGE

      (B) government bailout, the government swoops

      (C) government; bailout the government swoops

      (D) government bailout the government—swoops

24. (A) NO CHANGE

      (B) also,

      (C) due to this,

      (D) however,

25. The writer wants to include a description of J. P. Morgan that highlights his ability to solve a problem of the United States during the Great Depression, doing so by connecting to the description of his circumstances that takes place later in the passage. Which choice best accomplishes this goal?

       (A) NO CHANGE

       (B) as a well-respected literary artist whose poems would inspire the country.

       (C) where he controlled enough money to make a difference.

       (D) as a politician who had savvy negotiating skills to work out a deal.

26. (A) NO CHANGE

      (B) , as a wealthy financier,

      (C) , as someone with money to burn,

      (D) DELETE the underlined portion.

27. (A) NO CHANGE

      (B) cannot be overstated.

     (C) should not be overstating.

     (D) is overstated.

28. 

(A) NO CHANGE

(B) crisis; one of the foreshocks of the panic that would lead to the Great Depression, took

(C) crisis (one of the foreshocks of the panic that would lead to the Great Depression) took

(D) crisis, one of the foreshocks of the panic that would lead to the Great Depression—took

29. (A) NO CHANGE

      (B) Additionally,

      (C) Formerly,

      (D) Moreover,

30. (A) NO CHANGE

      (B) nasty

      (C) struggling

      (D) combative

31. Which choice provides a second example that is most similar tothe examples already in the sentence?

      (A) NO CHANGE

      (B) conducted long-term research into historical causes of financial collapse,

      (C) completely gave up their businesses given the dire circumstances,

      (D) found no helpful resolutions to their significant problems,

32. The writer is considering deleting the underlined portion, adjusting the punctuation as needed. Should the underlined portion be kept or deleted?

       (A) Kept, because it provides an explanation of the sources of Carnegie’s wealth.

       (B) Kept, because it provides a relevant elaboration on how the money was put into use.

    (C) Deleted, because it shifts the focus of the paragraph away from economic problem solving.

       (D) Deleted, because it is unnecessarily repetitive.

33. Which choice provides the most appropriate context for what follows in the passage?

(A) NO CHANGE

(B) in order to encourage only the soundest business practices

(C) to foment a revolutionary change to the structure of the economy?

(D) so that governmental intervention will ensure that no businesses close or jobs are lost?

Questions 34–44 are based on the following passage.

Community, Dance, and Happiness

 

34. (A) NO CHANGE

      (B) In the short term, mental stress typically

      (C) In the short term; mental stress typically

      (D) In the short term, mental stress, typically

35. Which choice is the most logical introduction to the sentence that is also stylistically consistent with the paragraph?

      (A) NO CHANGE

      (B) In short periods of time,

      (C) In the long term,

      (D) Over the smallest increments of time,

36. At this point, the writer is considering adding the following, such as heart disease,

Should the writer make this addition here?

     (A) Yes, because it provides a helpful elaboration on the types of conditions that may be less common.

     (B) Yes, because it explains how the scientists designed their research about the Roseto Effect.

     (C) No, because it repeats information that has already been stated in the paragraph.

     (D) No, because it improperly shifts the main focus of the Sentence.

37. (A) NO CHANGE

      (B) influencing

      (C) has influence

      (D) had influenced

38. (A) NO CHANGE

      (B) Because of the

      (C) Given the

      (D) Whenever

39. (A) NO CHANGE

        (B) them

      (C) these

      (D) those

40. (A) NO CHANGE

      (B) risen.

      (C) rose.

      (D) rised.

41. (A) NO CHANGE

      (B) communities there

      (C) communities; there

      (D) communities: there

42. (A) NO CHANGE

      (B) suggests

      (C) had suggested

      (D) has suggesting

43.    The writer wants to conclude the paragraph by reinforcing its main claim. Which choice best accomplishes this goal?

          (A) NO CHANGE

          (B) more likely to have difficulty making long-term friendships.

          (C) less likely to continue in artistically focused careers.

          (D) still significantly less likely to have physical ailments.

44.    The writer wants a conclusion that restates the main theme of the passage. Which choice best accomplishes this goal?

(A) NO CHANGE

(B) In order to maximize overall health, it is vital to prioritize physical well-being over mental well-being.

(C) The interconnectedness between mental and physical health is profound and can be seen in various fields of study.

(D) Initial research into the Roseto Effect is necessary in order to see if further research is warranted.