TSI Writing Practice Test

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What is the correct phrase to use when referring to something known by a name?

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The correct phrase is 'known as'. For example, 'The bizarre creatures known as electric eels'.

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What does it mean to attribute something to a cause?

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To attribute something means to regard it as being caused by someone or something. For example, 'The growth of the security industry can be largely attributed to increased distrust among people.'

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What is the difference between 'persistent' and 'persisting'?

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'Persistent' is an adjective meaning continuing firmly or obstinately in a course of action. 'Persisting' is a verb form that means continuing to exist or endure over a prolonged period.

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What is the correct usage of 'whose' vs 'who's'?

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'Whose' is a possessive pronoun used to indicate ownership, while 'who's' is a contraction for 'who is' or 'who has'. For example, 'the artist whose work is famous' vs 'who's going to the event?'.

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What does 'cut down on' mean?

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'Cut down on' means to reduce the amount of something. For example, 'cut down on waste' means to reduce the amount of waste produced.

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What is the correct form of the verb when referring to multiple paintings?

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The correct form is 'paintings include'. For example, 'Claude Monet's well-known paintings include...'

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What does 'landfill waste' refer to?

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'Landfill waste' refers to the waste materials that are disposed of in landfills, which are sites for the disposal of waste materials.

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What is the meaning of 'attributable'?

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'Attributable' means capable of being assigned or credited to a particular cause or source.

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What is the difference between 'cheap' and 'cheaper'?

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'Cheap' is an adjective describing something that costs little, while 'cheaper' is the comparative form, used to compare two things.

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What does 'nurtured' mean in the context of child development?

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'Nurtured' means to care for and encourage the growth or development of someone, especially in their early years.