HiSET Writing Test Practice

Front

What is the correct verb form to use with 'everything'?

Back

The correct verb form is 'was' because 'everything' is a singular subject.

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CCSS.L.1.1D

CCSS.L.3.1A

Front

How do you ensure subject-verb agreement in a sentence?

Back

Make sure that the verb matches the subject in number (singular or plural). For example, 'The study shows' (singular) vs. 'The studies show' (plural).

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CCSS.L.3.1F

Front

What punctuation is needed when directly addressing someone in a sentence?

Back

A comma is needed before the name or title when directly addressing someone, e.g., 'Can you help me, Tony?'.

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

Front

What is the difference between 'between' and 'among'?

Back

'Between' is used for two items, while 'among' is used for three or more items.

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CCSS.L.1.1I

CCSS.L.K.1E

Front

What is the correct form of the gerund in a sentence?

Back

Use the gerund form (-ing) when it follows certain verbs, e.g., 'likes repairing' instead of 'likes to repair'.

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CCSS.L.8.1A

Front

What is a compound sentence?

Back

A compound sentence contains at least two independent clauses joined by a conjunction, e.g., 'I wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain.'

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CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Front

What is the purpose of a comma in a list?

Back

Commas are used to separate items in a list to clarify meaning, e.g., 'I bought apples, oranges, and bananas.'

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CCSS.L.1.2C

CCSS.L.5.2A

CCSS.L.7.2A

Front

What is the rule for using 'who' vs. 'whom'?

Back

Use 'who' as a subject and 'whom' as an object in a sentence.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.4.1A

Front

What is the function of a semicolon?

Back

A semicolon connects closely related independent clauses or separates items in a complex list.

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CCSS.L.9-10.2A

Front

What is an example of a misplaced modifier?

Back

A misplaced modifier is a word or phrase that is improperly separated from the word it modifies, e.g., 'She almost drove her kids to school every day.' (It suggests she didn't actually do it.)

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CCSS.L.11-12.3A

CCSS.L.7.1C