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Question 1

Select the underlined portion that contains an error. If there is no error, choose "No error."

After the art show, the art teacher A was pleased B to see that C more parents than ever had signed D there children up for summer art classes. E No error.

A.
A
B.
B
C.
C
D.
D
E.
No error
Question 2

Select the underlined portion that contains an error. If there is no error, choose "No error."

Koji Kondou A composes most of the early soundtracks for The Legend of Zelda, B but now he C works in a supervisory role, D mentoring young composers and leading Nintendo's music department. E No error.

A.
A
B.
B
C.
C
D.
D
E.
No error
Question 3

Select the underlined portion that contains an error. If there is no error, choose "No error."

A Since butterflies and moths B belong to the Lepidopteran insect C order, they differ in D several ways, including the time of day when they are active, the shape of their antennae, and their wing positions. E No error.

A.
A
B.
B
C.
C
D.
D
E.
No error
Question 4

Select the underlined portion that contains an error. If there is no error, choose "No error."

Good Masters! Sweet Ladies!, by Laura Amy Schlitz, A is an award-winning collection of poems B and dramatic monologues, and it C offer readers a glimpse into life in a D medieval village in England. E No error.

A.
A
B.
B
C.
C
D.
D
E.
No error
Question 5

Select the underlined portion that contains an error. If there is no error, choose "No error."

The sun A shone B bright, but C its light was dappled by the D leaves of the tree under which we sat. E No error.

A.
A
B.
B
C.
C
D.
D
E.
No error
Question 6

Select the underlined portion that contains an error. If there is no error, choose "No error."

Doctor Who is a British A science-fiction television series about a time traveler who B has taken his human companions on C thrilling adventures throughout time and space D in a stolen time machine. E No error.

A.
A
B.
B
C.
C
D.
D
E.
No error
Question 7

Select the underlined portion that contains an error. If there is no error, choose "No error."

After graduating from A Parkwood Elementary School at the end of fifth grade, Katie B attended Crescent Middle School for sixth and seventh grade C before transferring to an area D Magnet School. E No error.

A.
A
B.
B
C.
C
D.
D
E.
No error
Question 8

Select the underlined portion that contains an error. If there is no error, choose "No error."

Principal A Morrison's routine includes emptying all of the B leftovers from the refrigerator in the C teachers' lounge every Friday; otherwise, D his weekend rest is disturbed by nightmares about vermin. E No error.

A.
A
B.
B
C.
C
D.
D
E.
No error
Question 9

Select the underlined portion that contains an error. If there is no error, choose "No error."

The bowl of A strawberries looked so tempting that B Francisco forgot that he was saving them for C desert and just started eating; after a minute, D he began adding whipped cream. E No error.

A.
A
B.
B
C.
C
D.
D
E.
No error
Question 10

Select the underlined portion that contains an error. If there is no error, choose "No error."

A People who enjoy challenging themselves physically must B take care to avoid overheating because it can cause C you to experience chills, dizziness, D nausea, and a rapid heartbeat. E No error.

A.
A
B.
B
C.
C
D.
D
E.
No error
Question 11

Select the underlined portion that contains an error. If there is no error, choose "No error."

Miss Kelcy was A taken aback B when, on her very first day of teaching C kindergarten, Charlie Unger wanted to know why "island" is spelled with an D "s"? E No error.

A.
A
B.
B
C.
C
D.
D
E.
No error
Question 12

Select the underlined portion that contains an error. If there is no error, choose "No error."

When paper airplanes began whizzing A through her classroom, Ms. Khan told her class that paper airplanes are B about two thousand years older than actual airplanes because the C laws of aerodynamics dictate which D shapes creates the best aircraft. E No error.

A.
A
B.
B
C.
C
D.
D
E.
No error
Question 13

Select the underlined portion that contains an error. If there is no error, choose "No error."

Lycopene, a powerful antioxidant, is the predominant carotenoid found in A tomatoes and has been found to help reduce B inflammation and a variety of metabolic C diseases which affect the D body's major organs. E No error.

A.
A
B.
B
C.
C
D.
D
E.
No error
Question 14

Select the underlined portion that contains an error. If there is no error, choose "No error."

Thanks to A highly successful advertising campaigns that B encourage pet owners to think their dogs and cats "need" or "deserve" multiple snacks and treats C daily, obesity rates for household pets now D exceeds fifty percent. E No error.

A.
A
B.
B
C.
C
D.
D
E.
No error
Question 15

Select the underlined portion that contains an error. If there is no error, choose "No error."

Ghosts A have long been a part of Broadway lore: B during the 1920s, the ghost of actress Olive Thomas was often seen at the New Amsterdam Theater, C and the ghost of Judy Garland is said to have been spotted at the Palace Theater D throughout the decades since her death. E No error.

A.
A
B.
B
C.
C
D.
D
E.
No error
Question 16

Select the underlined portion that contains an error. If there is no error, choose "No error."

When Meagan A reported that the phone was broken because it B had made a strange beeping sound, her mother explained that she C has been hearing a busy signal, a relic D from before the invention of call waiting. E No error.

A.
A
B.
B
C.
C
D.
D
E.
No error
Question 17

Select the underlined portion that contains an error. If there is no error, choose "No error."

The first snowglobe, or Schneekugel, A was patented in 1900 in Austria by Erwin Perzy, B who was trying to make a brighter light bulb. The technique of placing a miniature scene in a globe full of water is actually more than two decades older, C therefore; such globes first appeared at the 1878 D Paris Universal Exhibition. E No error.

A.
A
B.
B
C.
C
D.
D
E.
No error
Question 18

Which choice results in the clearest, most effective version of the underlined portion?

The number of jobs in higher education rose as the Baby Boomer generation went through school, now, however, fifteen years of falling birthrates is reducing the demand for teachers and causing some colleges to close.

A.
NO CHANGE
B.
school; now, however, fifteen years of falling birthrates
C.
school now. However, fifteen years of falling birthrates
D.
school; now, however. Fifteen years of falling birthrates
E.
school now however fifteen years of falling birthrates
Question 19

Which choice results in the clearest, most effective version of the underlined portion?

Toiling to complete her overdue research essay, Tonya found it increasingly difficult to focus because the dog, lounging in the sun, the birds twittering in the garden, and the endless song emanated from the ice cream truck all conspired to distract her from her work.

A.
NO CHANGE
B.
because the dog lounged in the sun, the birds twitter in the garden, and the endless song emanating from the ice cream truck all conspired to distract her from her work
C.
because the dog lounging in the sun, the birds twittering in the garden, and also the endless song emanating from the ice cream truck all conspired to distract her from her work
D.
because the dog lounging in the sun, the birds twittering in the garden, and the endless song emanating from the ice cream truck all conspired to distract her from her work
E.
because the dog lounging in the sun, the birds twittering in the garden, and the endless song emanating from the ice cream truck all conspiring to distract her from her work
Question 20

Which choice results in the clearest, most effective version of the underlined portion?

Potholes, an ever-present hazard, in northern states, are formed when water seeps into cracks in the asphalt, where repeated freezing and thawing causes it to weaken and eventually crumble.

A.
NO CHANGE
B.
hazard in northern states, are formed, when water seeps into cracks in the asphalt, where repeated freezing and thawing causes it
C.
hazard in northern states, are formed when water seeped into cracks in the asphalt, where repeated freezing and thawing causes it
D.
hazard in northern states, are formed when water seeps into cracks in the asphalt, where repeated freezing and thawing causes it
E.
hazard in northern states, are formed when water seeps into cracks in the asphalt, where repeated freezing and thawing causes them
Question 21

Which choice results in the clearest, most effective version of the underlined portion?

In "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer," Tom contrives to lift his teacher's wig off of his head during the end-of-year assembly for parents and town bigwigs, thereby considerably lightening both the overall mood and his teacher's overburdened mind.

A.
NO CHANGE
B.
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, Tom contrived to lift his teacher's wig off of his head during the end-of-year assembly for parents and town bigwigs, thereby considerably lightening
C.
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, Tom contrives to lift his teacher's wig off of his head during the end-of-year assembly for parents and town bigwigs, thereby considerably lightning
D.
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, Tom contrives to lift his teacher's wig off of his head during the end-of-year assembly for parents and town bigwigs, thereby considerably lightening
E.
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, Tom contrives to lift his teacher's wig off of his head during the end-of-year assembly, for parents and town bigwigs, thereby considerably lightening
Question 22

Which choice results in the clearest, most effective version of the underlined portion?

One can know that dinosaurs are the ancestors of today's birds, and you can still have trouble visualizing them because car-sized parakeets and chickens the size of two-story homes seem so improbable.

A.
NO CHANGE
B.
birds, and still have trouble visualizing them because car-sized parakeets and chickens the size of two-story homes seem
C.
birds and still have trouble visualizing them because car-sized parakeets and chickens the size of two-story homes seem
D.
birds and continue to have trouble visualizing them because car-sized parakeets and chickens the size of two-story homes seem
E.
birds and still have trouble visualizing them because car-sized parakeets and chickens the size of two-story homes seems
Question 23

Which choice results in the clearest, most effective version of the underlined portion?

Every year, tourists, campers, hikers, canoers, and kayakers flock to Adirondack Park notwithstanding daily thunderstorms that blow in unexpectedly and disrupt even the most carefully laid plans.

A.
NO CHANGE
B.
kayakers flock to Adirondack Park notwithstanding the frequent
C.
kayakers, flock to Adirondack Park notwithstanding
D.
kayakers flock to Adirondack Park since
E.
kayakers flock to Adirondack Park; notwithstanding
Question 24

Which of the following is the clearest, most effective version of the sentence?

A.
Brainstorming in writing ensures that you remember your ideas when you sit down to write.
B.
One excellent argument for brainstorming ideas before you begin to write your essay is that you will not have to worry about forgetting them later when you start trying to write.
C.
Brainstorming in writing ensures that you won't forget what you wanted to say when you sit down to start to try to write.
D.
If you write down your ideas when you brainstorm, it will make it much easier to write your essay.
E.
If you don't write down your ideas when you brainstorm, you may have a hard time remembering them later in the future when you sit down to write.
Question 25

Which choice, if any, results in the clearest and most effective version of the underlined portion? If you think the original phrasing is best, choose "NO CHANGE."

During the Middle Ages, many farmers and people who worked in agriculture drank "small beer," or beer that is less than three percent alcohol, for breakfast because it was packed with nutrients and calories that fueled them through long days.

I. During the medieval era of the Middle Ages, many agricultural workers drank "small beer," beer that is less than three percent alcohol, for breakfast because it was packed with nutrients and calories that fueled them through long workdays.

II. Many farmers during the Middle Ages drank low-alcoholic beer known as "small beer" because it was packed with nutrients and calories that fueled them through long days.

III. Many medieval farmers drank low-alcoholic beer known as "small beer" for breakfast because it was filling and nutritious.

IV. Many medieval farmers drank "small beer," beer with less than three percent alcohol, for breakfast because it was a nutrient-dense source of energy for long workdays.

A.
NO CHANGE
B.
I
C.
II
D.
III
E.
IV
Question 26

Which choice, if any, results in the clearest and most effective version of the underlined portion? If you think the original phrasing is best, choose "NO CHANGE."

The first glass that was deliberately made by a human being was produced about five thousand years ago somewhere in Mesopotamia, and it remained a luxury product until the development of glassblowing three millennia later, which allowed glassmakers to work more quickly and produce glass products faster.

I. The first glass was deliberately made by a human being about five thousand years ago in Mesopotamia, and it remained a luxury product until the development of glassblowing, which allowed glassmakers to work more quickly and produce glass products faster, three millennia later.

II. The first glass was produced about five thousand years ago in Mesopotamia, and it remained a luxury product for three millennia until the development of the technique of glassblowing, a faster, more versatile method.

III. Glass was first crafted deliberately about five thousand years ago in Mesopotamia, and it remained a luxury product for three millennia until the development of glassblowing, a faster, more versatile method.

IV. First crafted in Mesopotamia about five thousand years ago, glass remained a luxury product until glassblowing, a faster, more versatile method, developed three millennia later.

A.
NO CHANGE
B.
I
C.
II
D.
III
E.
IV
Question 27

Which choice, if any, results in the clearest and most effective version of the underlined portion? If you think the original phrasing is best, choose "NO CHANGE."

In the 1970s, many people were skeptical that electronic banking could be safe or secure, but today, roughly ninety percent of Americans have debit cards that allow them to avoid writing checks or carrying cash when they make purchases both online and in person.

I. were skeptical about the idea that electronic banking could be safe or secure, but today, roughly ninety percent of Americans have debit cards that allow them to avoid writing checks or carrying cash when they make purchases both online and in person.

II. were skeptical that electronic banking could be safe or secure; today, roughly ninety percent of Americans have debit cards that allow them to avoid writing checks or carrying cash when they buy things online or in person.

III. were skeptical that electronic banking could be secure; today, roughly ninety percent of Americans have debit cards that allow them to pay electronically when they shop.

IV. thought that electronic banking could never be secure; today, roughly ninety percent of Americans have debit cards that allow them to pay electronically and avoid writing checks or carrying cash when they make purchases both online and in person.

A.
NO CHANGE
B.
I
C.
II
D.
III
E.
IV
Question 28

Which choice, if any, results in the clearest and most effective version of the underlined portion? If you think the original phrasing is best, choose "NO CHANGE."

Before the invention of the postage stamp in 1840, letter writers and their intended recipients had to negotiate and argue about who was responsible for paying the cost of delivery, but after stamps were introduced, senders could prepay the fee in advance, simplifying and streamlining the entire process of mailing a letter.

I. Before the invention of the postage stamp in 1840, letter writers and recipients had to negotiate and argue about who would pay for delivery, but after stamps were introduced, senders could prepay in advance, simplifying the process of mailing a letter.

II. Before the 1840 invention of the postage stamp, letter writers and recipients had to negotiate who was responsible for paying for delivery, but afterward, senders could simply prepay, simplifying and streamlining the mailing process.

III. Before the postage stamp was invented in 1840, letter writers and recipients argued about who would pay for delivery, but once stamps existed, senders could prepay in advance to simplify the process.

IV. Before the 1840 invention of the postage stamp, letter writers and recipients had to negotiate who would pay for delivery; afterward, senders could simply prepay, simplifying the mailing process.

A.
NO CHANGE
B.
I
C.
II
D.
III
E.
IV
Question 29

[1] Camille Pissarro (1830-1903) is one of the founders of the Impressionist movement. [2] He helped to establish Impressionism as a major artistic movement. [3] His experimental approach toward his art allowed him to develop his career and mentor younger artists such as Monet and Renoir.

[4] Born to a Jewish family on the Danish island of St. Thomas, Camille was sent to school in France when he was twelve. [5] When he returned home at age seventeen, he was expected to work in his father's shop. [6] There, he studied drawing and became enamored of the Parisian art world. [7] However, he spent as much time sketching at the beach as he could, a habit that proved fortuitous when he met Fritz Melbye, a visiting Danish painter. [8] The two sailed to the Venezuelan city of Caracas, whose vibrant street life became the subject of many of Pissarro's sketches. [9] Then, after a final visit home, in which he confirmed that he would remain a disappointment to his father by abandoning the family business, he sailed to Paris in 1855.

[10] At first, Pissarro studied at the École des Beaux-Arts and exhibited at the Salon, but his dedication to painting from nature led him to sketch and paint in the country. [11] He fell in love with his mother's maid, married her against his father's opposition, and had eight children with her. [12] At the same time, he became disenchanted with the Salon's rigid definitions of art and its convoluted jury system. [13] He helped to organize eight successful alternative exhibitions that featured Impressionist art, and he is the only painter to have exhibited in all eight.

[14] During these years, Pissarro engaged in fruitful collaborations with artists such as Mary Cassatt, Edgar Degas, and Georges Seurat, a "Neo-Impressionist" who invented the pointillist method of painting. [15] Pissarro painted several pictures using this technique before abandoning it. [16] He also painted a series of urban scenes of Paris and Le Havre, and at one point became fascinated by the challenge of painting snow. [17] Ultimately, though, his significance as an artist is no less important than his role as a collaborative artist who championed experimentation and reinvention.


Select the best revision of sentences 1 and 2. They are reproduced below:

[1] Camille Pissarro (1830-1903) is one of the founders of the Impressionist movement. [2] He helped to establish Impressionism as a major artistic movement.

A.
NO CHANGE
B.
Camille Pissarro (1830-1903) helped develop the Impressionist style of painting and establish Impressionism as a major art movement.
C.
Camille Pissarro was born in 1830, helped found the Impressionist movement, and died in 1903.
D.
A founder of the Impressionist movement, Camille Pissarro (1830-1903) was one of the founders who also helped to establish it as a major artistic movement.
E.
Camille Pissarro (1830-1903) helped to found the Impressionist movement, which he later helped to establish as a major artistic movement.
Question 30

[1] Camille Pissarro (1830-1903) is one of the founders of the Impressionist movement. [2] He helped to establish Impressionism as a major artistic movement. [3] His experimental approach toward his art allowed him to develop his career and mentor younger artists such as Monet and Renoir.

[4] Born to a Jewish family on the Danish island of St. Thomas, Camille was sent to school in France when he was twelve. [5] When he returned home at age seventeen, he was expected to work in his father's shop. [6] There, he studied drawing and became enamored of the Parisian art world. [7] However, he spent as much time sketching at the beach as he could, a habit that proved fortuitous when he met Fritz Melbye, a visiting Danish painter. [8] The two sailed to the Venezuelan city of Caracas, whose vibrant street life became the subject of many of Pissarro's sketches. [9] Then, after a final visit home, in which he confirmed that he would remain a disappointment to his father by abandoning the family business, he sailed to Paris in 1855.

[10] At first, Pissarro studied at the École des Beaux-Arts and exhibited at the Salon, but his dedication to painting from nature led him to sketch and paint in the country. [11] He fell in love with his mother's maid, married her against his father's opposition, and had eight children with her. [12] At the same time, he became disenchanted with the Salon's rigid definitions of art and its convoluted jury system. [13] He helped to organize eight successful alternative exhibitions that featured Impressionist art, and he is the only painter to have exhibited in all eight.

[14] During these years, Pissarro engaged in fruitful collaborations with artists such as Mary Cassatt, Edgar Degas, and Georges Seurat, a "Neo-Impressionist" who invented the pointillist method of painting. [15] Pissarro painted several pictures using this technique before abandoning it. [16] He also painted a series of urban scenes of Paris and Le Havre, and at one point became fascinated by the challenge of painting snow. [17] Ultimately, though, his significance as an artist is no less important than his role as a collaborative artist who championed experimentation and reinvention.


Select the best revision of the underlined portion of sentence 3, reproduced below.

[3] His experimental approach toward his art allowed him to develop his career and mentor younger artists such as Monet and Renoir.

A.
NO CHANGE
B.
He experimented with artistic techniques throughout his career and became a valued mentor for younger Impressionists
C.
A tireless innovator, he became a valued mentor for younger artists,
D.
His openness to new artistic techniques enriched him and led him to mentor younger artists
E.
His incessant experimentation varied his artwork and led him to mentor younger artists
Question 31

[1] Camille Pissarro (1830-1903) is one of the founders of the Impressionist movement. [2] He helped to establish Impressionism as a major artistic movement. [3] His experimental approach toward his art allowed him to develop his career and mentor younger artists such as Monet and Renoir.

[4] Born to a Jewish family on the Danish island of St. Thomas, Camille was sent to school in France when he was twelve. [5] When he returned home at age seventeen, he was expected to work in his father's shop. [6] There, he studied drawing and became enamored of the Parisian art world. [7] However, he spent as much time sketching at the beach as he could, a habit that proved fortuitous when he met Fritz Melbye, a visiting Danish painter. [8] The two sailed to the Venezuelan city of Caracas, whose vibrant street life became the subject of many of Pissarro's sketches. [9] Then, after a final visit home, in which he confirmed that he would remain a disappointment to his father by abandoning the family business, he sailed to Paris in 1855.

[10] At first, Pissarro studied at the École des Beaux-Arts and exhibited at the Salon, but his dedication to painting from nature led him to sketch and paint in the country. [11] He fell in love with his mother's maid, married her against his father's opposition, and had eight children with her. [12] At the same time, he became disenchanted with the Salon's rigid definitions of art and its convoluted jury system. [13] He helped to organize eight successful alternative exhibitions that featured Impressionist art, and he is the only painter to have exhibited in all eight.

[14] During these years, Pissarro engaged in fruitful collaborations with artists such as Mary Cassatt, Edgar Degas, and Georges Seurat, a "Neo-Impressionist" who invented the pointillist method of painting. [15] Pissarro painted several pictures using this technique before abandoning it. [16] He also painted a series of urban scenes of Paris and Le Havre, and at one point became fascinated by the challenge of painting snow. [17] Ultimately, though, his significance as an artist is no less important than his role as a collaborative artist who championed experimentation and reinvention.


Where should sentence 6 go?

A.
Before sentence 5
B.
Before sentence 1
C.
Before sentence 7
D.
Before sentence 8
E.
After sentence 9
Question 32

[1] Camille Pissarro (1830-1903) is one of the founders of the Impressionist movement. [2] He helped to establish Impressionism as a major artistic movement. [3] His experimental approach toward his art allowed him to develop his career and mentor younger artists such as Monet and Renoir.

[4] Born to a Jewish family on the Danish island of St. Thomas, Camille was sent to school in France when he was twelve. [5] When he returned home at age seventeen, he was expected to work in his father's shop. [6] There, he studied drawing and became enamored of the Parisian art world. [7] However, he spent as much time sketching at the beach as he could, a habit that proved fortuitous when he met Fritz Melbye, a visiting Danish painter. [8] The two sailed to the Venezuelan city of Caracas, whose vibrant street life became the subject of many of Pissarro's sketches. [9] Then, after a final visit home, in which he confirmed that he would remain a disappointment to his father by abandoning the family business, he sailed to Paris in 1855.

[10] At first, Pissarro studied at the École des Beaux-Arts and exhibited at the Salon, but his dedication to painting from nature led him to sketch and paint in the country. [11] He fell in love with his mother's maid, married her against his father's opposition, and had eight children with her. [12] At the same time, he became disenchanted with the Salon's rigid definitions of art and its convoluted jury system. [13] He helped to organize eight successful alternative exhibitions that featured Impressionist art, and he is the only painter to have exhibited in all eight.

[14] During these years, Pissarro engaged in fruitful collaborations with artists such as Mary Cassatt, Edgar Degas, and Georges Seurat, a "Neo-Impressionist" who invented the pointillist method of painting. [15] Pissarro painted several pictures using this technique before abandoning it. [16] He also painted a series of urban scenes of Paris and Le Havre, and at one point became fascinated by the challenge of painting snow. [17] Ultimately, though, his significance as an artist is no less important than his role as a collaborative artist who championed experimentation and reinvention.


Assuming that all versions are true, select the version of the underlined portion of sentence 9 that best fits the diction and tone of the passage. The sentence is reproduced below:

[9] Then, after a final visit home, in which he confirmed that he would remain a disappointment to his father by abandoning the family business, he sailed to Paris in 1855.

A.
NO CHANGE
B.
during which time he complained about how much he hated working in his father's shop
C.
during which he mooned around as if he were Romeo in love
D.
during which time he praised Paris incessantly
E.
in which he bade farewell to his home for the last time
Question 33

[1] Camille Pissarro (1830-1903) is one of the founders of the Impressionist movement. [2] He helped to establish Impressionism as a major artistic movement. [3] His experimental approach toward his art allowed him to develop his career and mentor younger artists such as Monet and Renoir.

[4] Born to a Jewish family on the Danish island of St. Thomas, Camille was sent to school in France when he was twelve. [5] When he returned home at age seventeen, he was expected to work in his father's shop. [6] There, he studied drawing and became enamored of the Parisian art world. [7] However, he spent as much time sketching at the beach as he could, a habit that proved fortuitous when he met Fritz Melbye, a visiting Danish painter. [8] The two sailed to the Venezuelan city of Caracas, whose vibrant street life became the subject of many of Pissarro's sketches. [9] Then, after a final visit home, in which he confirmed that he would remain a disappointment to his father by abandoning the family business, he sailed to Paris in 1855.

[10] At first, Pissarro studied at the École des Beaux-Arts and exhibited at the Salon, but his dedication to painting from nature led him to sketch and paint in the country. [11] He fell in love with his mother's maid, married her against his father's opposition, and had eight children with her. [12] At the same time, he became disenchanted with the Salon's rigid definitions of art and its convoluted jury system. [13] He helped to organize eight successful alternative exhibitions that featured Impressionist art, and he is the only painter to have exhibited in all eight.

[14] During these years, Pissarro engaged in fruitful collaborations with artists such as Mary Cassatt, Edgar Degas, and Georges Seurat, a "Neo-Impressionist" who invented the pointillist method of painting. [15] Pissarro painted several pictures using this technique before abandoning it. [16] He also painted a series of urban scenes of Paris and Le Havre, and at one point became fascinated by the challenge of painting snow. [17] Ultimately, though, his significance as an artist is no less important than his role as a collaborative artist who championed experimentation and reinvention.


What should be done with sentence 11, reproduced below?

[11] He fell in love with his mother's maid, married her against his father's opposition, and had eight children with her.

A.
NO CHANGE
B.
It should explain why Pissarro's father was opposed to his son's marriage.
C.
It should be moved to the end of paragraph 1.
D.
It should be deleted.
E.
It should include the maid's name because she's a person, too.
Question 34

[1] Camille Pissarro (1830-1903) is one of the founders of the Impressionist movement. [2] He helped to establish Impressionism as a major artistic movement. [3] His experimental approach toward his art allowed him to develop his career and mentor younger artists such as Monet and Renoir.

[4] Born to a Jewish family on the Danish island of St. Thomas, Camille was sent to school in France when he was twelve. [5] When he returned home at age seventeen, he was expected to work in his father's shop. [6] There, he studied drawing and became enamored of the Parisian art world. [7] However, he spent as much time sketching at the beach as he could, a habit that proved fortuitous when he met Fritz Melbye, a visiting Danish painter. [8] The two sailed to the Venezuelan city of Caracas, whose vibrant street life became the subject of many of Pissarro's sketches. [9] Then, after a final visit home, in which he confirmed that he would remain a disappointment to his father by abandoning the family business, he sailed to Paris in 1855.

[10] At first, Pissarro studied at the École des Beaux-Arts and exhibited at the Salon, but his dedication to painting from nature led him to sketch and paint in the country. [11] He fell in love with his mother's maid, married her against his father's opposition, and had eight children with her. [12] At the same time, he became disenchanted with the Salon's rigid definitions of art and its convoluted jury system. [13] He helped to organize eight successful alternative exhibitions that featured Impressionist art, and he is the only painter to have exhibited in all eight.

[14] During these years, Pissarro engaged in fruitful collaborations with artists such as Mary Cassatt, Edgar Degas, and Georges Seurat, a "Neo-Impressionist" who invented the pointillist method of painting. [15] Pissarro painted several pictures using this technique before abandoning it. [16] He also painted a series of urban scenes of Paris and Le Havre, and at one point became fascinated by the challenge of painting snow. [17] Ultimately, though, his significance as an artist is no less important than his role as a collaborative artist who championed experimentation and reinvention.


Select the best revision for the underlined portion of sentence 10, reproduced below.

[10] At first, Pissarro studied at the École des Beaux-Arts and exhibited at the Salon, but his dedication to painting from nature led him to sketch and paint in the country.

A.
NO CHANGE
B.
Consequently
C.
In contrast
D.
Moreover
E.
Also
Question 35

[1] Camille Pissarro (1830-1903) is one of the founders of the Impressionist movement. [2] He helped to establish Impressionism as a major artistic movement. [3] His experimental approach toward his art allowed him to develop his career and mentor younger artists such as Monet and Renoir.

[4] Born to a Jewish family on the Danish island of St. Thomas, Camille was sent to school in France when he was twelve. [5] When he returned home at age seventeen, he was expected to work in his father's shop. [6] There, he studied drawing and became enamored of the Parisian art world. [7] However, he spent as much time sketching at the beach as he could, a habit that proved fortuitous when he met Fritz Melbye, a visiting Danish painter. [8] The two sailed to the Venezuelan city of Caracas, whose vibrant street life became the subject of many of Pissarro's sketches. [9] Then, after a final visit home, in which he confirmed that he would remain a disappointment to his father by abandoning the family business, he sailed to Paris in 1855.

[10] At first, Pissarro studied at the École des Beaux-Arts and exhibited at the Salon, but his dedication to painting from nature led him to sketch and paint in the country. [11] He fell in love with his mother's maid, married her against his father's opposition, and had eight children with her. [12] At the same time, he became disenchanted with the Salon's rigid definitions of art and its convoluted jury system. [13] He helped to organize eight successful alternative exhibitions that featured Impressionist art, and he is the only painter to have exhibited in all eight.

[14] During these years, Pissarro engaged in fruitful collaborations with artists such as Mary Cassatt, Edgar Degas, and Georges Seurat, a "Neo-Impressionist" who invented the pointillist method of painting. [15] Pissarro painted several pictures using this technique before abandoning it. [16] He also painted a series of urban scenes of Paris and Le Havre, and at one point became fascinated by the challenge of painting snow. [17] Ultimately, though, his significance as an artist is no less important than his role as a collaborative artist who championed experimentation and reinvention.


Select the best revision of the underlined portion of the sentence, reproduced below.

[17] Ultimately, though, his significance as an artist is no less important than his role as a collaborative artist who championed experimentation and reinvention.

A.
NO CHANGE
B.
his significance as an artist is more important than his role as a collaborative artist
C.
his significance as an artist is as important as the role he played as a collaborator with other artists
D.
he is remembered for both his artwork and his collaborative partnerships with other artists
E.
his legacy is that of a collaborative person who was also an Impressionist artist
Question 36

[1] Camille Pissarro (1830-1903) is one of the founders of the Impressionist movement. [2] He helped to establish Impressionism as a major artistic movement. [3] His experimental approach toward his art allowed him to develop his career and mentor younger artists such as Monet and Renoir.

[4] Born to a Jewish family on the Danish island of St. Thomas, Camille was sent to school in France when he was twelve. [5] When he returned home at age seventeen, he was expected to work in his father's shop. [6] There, he studied drawing and became enamored of the Parisian art world. [7] However, he spent as much time sketching at the beach as he could, a habit that proved fortuitous when he met Fritz Melbye, a visiting Danish painter. [8] The two sailed to the Venezuelan city of Caracas, whose vibrant street life became the subject of many of Pissarro's sketches. [9] Then, after a final visit home, in which he confirmed that he would remain a disappointment to his father by abandoning the family business, he sailed to Paris in 1855.

[10] At first, Pissarro studied at the École des Beaux-Arts and exhibited at the Salon, but his dedication to painting from nature led him to sketch and paint in the country. [11] He fell in love with his mother's maid, married her against his father's opposition, and had eight children with her. [12] At the same time, he became disenchanted with the Salon's rigid definitions of art and its convoluted jury system. [13] He helped to organize eight successful alternative exhibitions that featured Impressionist art, and he is the only painter to have exhibited in all eight.

[14] During these years, Pissarro engaged in fruitful collaborations with artists such as Mary Cassatt, Edgar Degas, and Georges Seurat, a "Neo-Impressionist" who invented the pointillist method of painting. [15] Pissarro painted several pictures using this technique before abandoning it. [16] He also painted a series of urban scenes of Paris and Le Havre, and at one point became fascinated by the challenge of painting snow. [17] Ultimately, though, his significance as an artist is no less important than his role as a collaborative artist who championed experimentation and reinvention.


Which sentence should be developed into a separate paragraph?

A.
Sentence 4
B.
Sentence 8
C.
Sentence 9
D.
Sentence 11
E.
Sentence 12
Question 37

Jessica was very busy, so she printed out the articles she wanted to use for her research essay about the causes of the Russian Revolution of 1905, planning to read them later. When she sat down to write her essay, she had not yet read them, but she was able to draft her thesis statement, and then she got stuck. What should she do?

A.
Write an outline.
B.
Read and take notes on her articles.
C.
Record complete citation information for each article.
D.
Ask a librarian for help.
E.
Hire a writing tutor.
Question 38

What is the most important thing to check about websites you read in the course of doing research?

A.
Whether the site's design looks professional and visually appealing.
B.
Whether the site is owned by a recognized nonprofit organization.
C.
Whether the information the site provides is credible and verifiable.
D.
Whether the site's owners can easily be reached or contacted.
E.
Whether there are any typographical or spelling errors present.
Question 39

Peter is writing an essay for his Eastern Religions class. His instructor has asked him to follow the citation style conventionally used in that discipline. How should he cite his sources?

A.
He should use APA citations because religious studies is one of the social sciences.
B.
He should use APA citations in the essay, but he should use MLA citations at the end.
C.
He should use MLA citations because religious studies is one of the humanities rather than one of the sciences.
D.
He should use MLA citations in the essay, but he should use APA citations at the end.
E.
It doesn't matter which one he picks, as long as he is consistent throughout.
Question 40

Which of the following is a primary source?

A.
A play by August Wilson.
B.
A book review.
C.
A master's thesis that analyzes the union movement of the early twentieth century.
D.
An article in Shakespeare Studies.
E.
A critique of how an experiment was conducted.
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Prompt: Read the opinion stated below:

"Teachers should maintain a formal distance from their students."

Discuss the extent to which you agree or disagree with this opinion. Support your views with specific reasons and examples from your own experience, observations, or reading.