PSAT Practice Test #1_Mod 2_(23-33)

#23

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

• A) writers

• B) writers,

• C) writers—

• D) writers;

#24

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

• sweep

• are sweeping

• were sweeping

• sweeps

#25

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

• A) its wings

• B) its wings’

• C) it’s wing’s

• D) it’s wings’

#26

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

• A) temperature; by adding

• B) temperature, adding

• C) temperature. Adding

• D) temperature by adding

#27

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

• A) writers. Among

• B) writers among

• C) writers; among

• D) writers, among

#28

Which choice completes the text with the most logical transition?

• As a result,

• First,

• Additionally,

• However,

#29

Which choice completes the text with the most logical transition?

• Next,

• Nevertheless,

• Indeed,

• Instead,

#30

Which choice completes the text with the most logical transition?

• Moreover,

• In contrast,

• For example,

• Thus,

#31

Which choice completes the text with the most logical transition?

• A) in addition,

• B) lastly,

• C) granted,

• D) for instance,

#32

The student wants to emphasize a difference between C-type and S-type asteroids. Which choice most effectively uses relevant information from the notes to accomplish this goal?

• A) Planetary scientists classify asteroids into types, two of which are the C-type and the S-type.

• B) Planetary scientists consider an asteroid’s composition (such as whether the asteroid is composed mainly of silicate minerals or carbon) when classifying it.

• C) Roughly 17 percent of known asteroids are classified as S-type asteroids; another percentage is classified as C-type asteroids.

• D) C-type asteroids are mainly composed of carbon, whereas S-type asteroids are primarily made up of silicate minerals.