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HiSET Language Arts - Writing Exam Prep - Question List

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21. Choose the answer which best rewords the italicized portion. If you think the original wording is best, choose option A.

If further efforts are not made, some scientist predict the total collapse of the ecosystem that supports monarch butterflies in Mexico.
  1. some scientist predict
  2. scientist predicts
  3. scientists predict
  4. some scientists predict
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22. Which section of the following passage needs to be edited for incorrect spelling, incorrect grammar, inappropriate word choice or wordiness?
  1. Gabriel went to the public library,
  2. and checked out The Stranger after
  3. being enthralled by an excerpt
  4. in his AP English class.
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23. Choose the answer which best rewords the italicized portion. If you think the original wording is best, choose option A.

In 2008, scientists used satellite imagery to illustrate the degradation of oyamel fir forests.
  1. In 2008, scientists used satellite imagery to illustrate the degradation of oyamel fir forests.
  2. Scientists use satellite imagery to illustrate in 2008 the degradation of oyamel fir forests.
  3. In 2008, scientists had satellite imagery illustrating the degradation of oyamel fir forests.
  4. Scientists uses satellite imagery illustrating the degradation of oyamel fir forests from 2008.
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24. Which section of the following passage needs to be edited for incorrect spelling, incorrect grammar, inappropriate word choice or wordiness?
  1. Although they were not severe,
  2. his acute lung problems
  3. proved to be a source of annoyance
  4. throughout his life.
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25. Which section of the following passage needs to be edited for incorrect spelling, incorrect grammar, inappropriate word choice or wordiness?
  1. During the jury selection process
  2. lawyers for each side are allowed
  3. to strike jurors who they suspect
  4. will not be uninterested observers.
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