SHSAT English Practice Test

Question 1

Determine whether the underlined portion of the following 
statement is correct or needs to be revised.

Accepted Answer

Jewelry, including watches, necklaces and earrings, is an accessory used by members of all classes.

Answer

Jewelry is an accessory used by members of all classes which includes watches, necklaces and wearing earrings.

Answer

Jewelry is an accessory used by members of all classes including watches, necklaces and earrings.

Answer

Jewelry is accessorized by members of all classes including watches, necklaces and earrings.

Answer

Jewelry, including watches, necklaces and earrings, are an accessory used by members of all classes.

Question 2

Determine whether the underlined portion of the following 
statement is correct or needs to be revised.

Accepted Answer

are a great way to make friends and

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is a great way to make friends however

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will have been a great way to make friends and

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will be a great way to make friends and

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is a great way to make friends and

Question 3

Determine whether the underlined portion of the following 
statement is correct or needs to be revised.

Accepted Answer

enhances the sports-watching experience.

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enhances the sports-watching experience for fans.

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enhance the sports-watching experience.

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have enhanced the sports-watching experiences for fans.

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enhance the experience.

Question 4

Determine whether the underlined portion of the following 
statement is correct or needs to be revised.

Accepted Answer

It was a shocking and indelible moment;

Answer

Shocking and I will never forget it,

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A shocking, indelible moment,

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Shocked and indelible,

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A shockingly indelible moment,

Question 5

Determine whether the underlined portion of the following 
statement is correct or needs to be revised.

Accepted Answer

your strength against your opponent's.

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your opponent's strength against one's own.

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your strength against your opponent.

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yours against your opponent.

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your strength with your opponent.

Question 6

Several high school students volunteer in their communities, working with peers, younger kids, and elderly people.

Accepted Answer

spend their time involved in the community by working with peers, young children and senior citizens.

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spend their time involving in the community by working with peers, young children and also helping senior citizens.

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spend one’s time involved in the community by working with peers, young children and also helping senior citizens.d.

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spend their time involved in the community by working with peers, young children and also helping senior citizens

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spend his time involved in the community by working with peers, young children and also helping senior citizens.

Question 7

To correct sentence 3, which edit is required?

Accepted Answer

change was to is

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change should understand to should have understood

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change needs to will need

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change are not allowed to had not been allowed

Question 8

What is the most effective way to combine sentences 4 and 5 in order to clarify the relationship between the ideas?

Accepted Answer

Even though it is impossible to deny the role that religion plays in history, literature,
and current events, some schools and teachers are hesitant to educate students
about world religions.

Answer

Because it is impossible to deny the role that religion plays in history, literature, and
current events, some schools and teachers are hesitant to educate students about world
religions.

Answer

It is impossible to deny the role that religion plays in history, literature, and current
events; therefore, some schools and teachers are hesitant to educate students about world
religions.

Answer

It is impossible to deny the role that religion plays in history, literature, and current
events, although some schools and teachers are hesitant to educate students about world
religions.

Question 9

To best support the argument made in the passage, which sentence should come after sentence 6?

Accepted Answer

Some educators avoid the topic altogether, therefore, many students are not studying
the founding ideas of culture and society.

Answer

Teachers should avoid the risk of introducing ideas or concepts that may lead to
controversy.

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As classrooms become more diverse, many teachers believe that they should teach
only limited ideas about world religions.

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Schools tend to spend more resources teaching mathematics and the physical
sciences than teaching the humanities.

Question 10

Which version of sentence 12 use the most exact wording?

Accepted Answer

Students who understand world religions are better equipped to work with diverse
colleagues and customers from around the world.

Answer

Students who know about world religions are likely to understand more about doing
business with new people.

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Students who are familiar with world religions may be more aware of how to do
business with acquaintances from other countries.

Answer

Students who are clued into world religions are likely to get along better with the
people they work with who are from different places.