Bellwork - SAT Practice 2

The algaita is a double reed wind instrument from West Africa. The reed of a wind instrument is the mouthpiece (a)   . A double reed contains two pieces of cane that vibrate and produce sound as air passes between them.

Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?

• where sound is made?

• where is sound made.

• where sound is made.

• where is sound made?

On April 5, 1977, Kitty Cone and 150 other disability rights activists entered a San Francisco federal building. After pleading for years—to no effect—for the passage of key antidiscrimination legislation, ______ until their demands were addressed. Finally, on April 28, the legislation was signed. Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?

• pressure on lawmakers increased when the activists staged a sit-in protest

• a sit-in protest staged by the activists increased pressure on lawmakers

• lawmakers came under increased pressure when the activists staged a sit-in protest

• the activists increased pressure on lawmakers by staging a sit-in protest

In recent years, economists around the world have created new tools that quantify the overall well-being of a country’s citizens. Economists in India, for example, use an Ease of Living Index.This tool (a)   economic potential, sustainability, and citizens’ quality of life.

• measured
• had measured
• would have measured
• will be measuring

French philosopher René Descartes doubted whether he could prove his own existence. Eventually, he found proof in his famous phrase “I think, therefore I am.” The _____ complexity: only those who exist would be able to ponder their existence. Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?

• A. phrases’ simplicity masks its

• B. phrases simplicity masks their

• C. phrase’s simplicity masks their

• D. phrase’s simplicity masks its

What is the correct pronunciation of Kiribati? In the Gilbertese language spoken by residents of the island nation, the letter combination -ti makes the -s sound; as a result, the country’s name _____ pronounced “Kiribas.” Which choice completes the text so that it conforms to the conventions of Standard English?

• are

• have been

• are being

• is