English 9 End-of-Year Test Prep

At this point, the writer wants to emphasize the pleasing effect of the tapestries in Cora's workshop. Which choice best accomplishes that goal? 

• A. NO CHANGE

• B. had been hung on the walls as decorations.

• C. adorned the walls with a multicolored elegance.

• D. covered the walls completely.

Look at footnote 2 (the word "therefore" at the beginning of paragraph 2)

• A. No change

• B. However,

• C. Earlier,

• D. Thus,

The word "abbreviate" (look for the #3) may or may not be correct. Choose the best word to complete the sentence.

I knew that the glaze would waterproof the vase and _______ problems with germs and odors.

• abbreviate

• underestimate

• minimize

• depricate

Look for #4.

Choose which change below would be most appropriate.

• A. NO CHANGE

• B. the vase

• C. them

• D. each

Look for #5.

Choose the best change for the highlighted section

• A. NO CHANGE

• B. wheels, of an ancient tour bus,

• C. wheels of an ancient, tour bus

• D. wheels of an ancient tour bus

Look for #6.

Which change would be most appropriate for the highlighted section?

• A. NO CHANGE

• B. anticipating my future lessons,

• C. I anticipated the next lesson,

• D. future lesson anticipated

Which of the 4 bolded sections is the best option for combining sentences with a semicolon?

• area. The

• system. It

• foxes. Summer

• fall. There

Which is the best way to revise this sentence for grammar?

By the 1860s, French craftsman Pierre Michaux, had designed a bicycle-like machine that featured a lightweight iron frame and pedals.

• A. NO CHANGE

• B. craftsman, Pierre Michaux,

• C. craftsman, Pierre Michaux

• D. craftsman Pierre Michaux

The writer is considerin gadding the following sentence to the essay:

The incredibly large front wheel allowed riders to travel farther and faster with only one rotation of the pedals.

If the writer were to add this sentence, it would most logically be placed at which of the highlighted points?

• A. Point A in Paragraph 1

• B. Point B in Paragraph 2

• C. Point C in Paragraph 3

• D. Point 3 in Paragraph 4

Type the correction of the underlined section into the box below.

Have you ever wondered how a relatively thin sleeping bag, jacket, or if you have a comforter filled with down can be so warm?