Free BCAT Writing Questions and Answers

Question 1

Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct?

Accepted Answer

The lawyer, who was late, apologized to the judge.

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The lawyer who was late, apologized to the judge.

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The lawyer, who was late apologized, to the judge.

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The lawyer who was late apologized, to the judge.

Question 2

Choose the sentence with the correct punctuation.

Accepted Answer

The defendant claimed innocence; however, the evidence was overwhelming.

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The defendant claimed innocence however, the evidence was overwhelming.

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The defendant claimed innocence; however the evidence was overwhelming.

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The defendant claimed innocence, however; the evidence was overwhelming.

Question 3

Which sentence uses parallel structure correctly?

Accepted Answer

The judge was firm, fair, and clear in her instructions.

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The judge was firm, fair, and gave clear instructions.

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The judge was firm, fair, and clearly instructed.

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The judge was firm, fair, and clarity in her instructions.

Question 4

Select the sentence that correctly uses a colon.

Accepted Answer

The lawyer presented three main points: the alibi, the evidence, and the witness testimony.

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The lawyer presented three main points, the alibi: the evidence, and the witness testimony.

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The lawyer presented three main points the alibi: the evidence, and the witness testimony.

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The lawyer presented three main points: the alibi, the evidence: and the witness testimony.

Question 5

Identify the sentence with the correct subject-verb agreement.

Accepted Answer

Each of the attorneys is prepared for the trial.

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Each of the attorneys are prepared for the trial.

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Each of the attorney are prepared for the trial.

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Each of the attorney is prepared for the trial.