ParaPro Writing Practice Test 2

Which underlined section of the text below contains an error?

Jimmy was excited for his first day of school. He kissed hisA mother goodbye and got on the bus. As the bus left the stop, itsB right tire blew out. TheirC was a feeling of sadness in Jimmy who wantedD his first day to be perfect.

Which underlined section of the text below contains an error?

The group of judgesA at the Science Fair analyzed eachB of the experiments one byC one and wereD impressed by all the entrants.

Which underlined section of the text below contains an error?

Before she was allowedA to go to the party, Chelsea had to make sure she finished her homeworkB, cleaned the dishesC, and walking the dogD.

Which underlined section of the text below contains an error?

During the periodA after World War II, jobs near tripledB as the Great Depression was officiallyC laid to rest and people were findingD work in all different industries.

Which underlined section of the text below contains an error?

“You’reA not going on this trip alone. It’sB too far. I’m going with you,” Sally said. Nathan looked at her surprisingly. “My friends are coming,” he said. “TheirC planning on me picking them up in an hour. Let’sD plan on doing something next week.”

In the sentence below, the underlined word functions as:

The solar panel industry is rapidly increasing since it is more efficient and environmentally friendly than other energy sources.

Which word is NOT spelled correctly?

What is the subject of the sentence below?

Distracted by the fansA heckling and booing him throughout the gameB, the quarterbackC threw a bad pass into the arms of the defenderD.

The teacher assigned the students to do an online scavenger hunt on the Titanic. One of the questions asks students to find out how many people died from the sinking of the Titanic. Which resource should students consult first for this information?

Students are writing a research paper on President George Washington. The teacher asks the students to use a primary source to get the best information on the first president. Which of the following would be the best primary source?

The following passage was written by a student. Read the passage and then answer the question that follows.

What would be an appropriate transition to use to begin Sentence 2?

Use the following excerpt to answer questions 12–13.

The excerpt above is most likely from which type of essay?

Which sentence best demonstrates the writer using facts to back up their argument?

In the sentence below, which word is used incorrectly?

All of a sudden, thereA was a loud bang. ThenB another one. The last one was one louder thenC the other. Jack pointed and said, “Over there.D It’s coming from that direction. Check it out.”

What is the simple predicate in the sentence below?

Out in the woodsA, Marlene builtB a fort protecting her from the stormC that was comingD.

Use the following passage to answer questions 16–17.

What is the author’s purpose of the passage?

How does the author organize the passage?

In the sentence below, which underlined word is a pronoun?

RogerA started the science experiment. HeB poured the fluid into the container and added allC the proper ingredients that the instructions required. Then Rogers sat back and watched it start to bubble before the teacherD came over to watch with him.

Use the following passage to answer question 19.

The underlined word is functioning as:

Which word is NOT spelled correctly?

The following paragraph was written by a student. Read the passage and answer the question that follows.

The student writer would most benefit from tutoring in how to correct

Questions 22–23 refer to four sentences written by students.

Which sentence is most likely to be used at the beginning of a compare and contrast essay (exploring the similarities and differences between two things)?

Which sentence would be a good opening paragraph for an informative essay where a student can only use statistics and facts?

Christopher is researching India and wants to find out which countries it borders. Which resource should he consult first for this information?

Use the following scenario to answer questions 25–27.

In her essay, Kristin is trying to argue that it is beneficial for children to get involved in extracurricular activities after school.

Kristin wants to start her essay with a sentence that introduces the main point. Which sentence would best introduce Kristin’s point?

In her essay, Kristin is trying to argue that it is beneficial for children to get involved in extracurricular activities after school.

What would be a good transition to use to start sentence 4?

In her essay, Kristin is trying to argue that it is beneficial for children to get involved in extracurricular activities after school.

Kristin’s teacher gives her feedback that sentences 1 and 2 can be combined to make one sentence. How should Kristin re-write her sentence?

Use the following scenario to answer questions 28–30.

Matthew has been given an assignment to write about things you should do to prepare for a job interview. Before writing, Matthew must organize his research notes and create an outline. This is the outline Matthew came up with.

Matthew has left the header for “A” under section I blank. What would be a proper header for that section?

Matthew has been given an assignment to write about things you should do to prepare for a job interview. Before writing, Matthew must organize his research notes and create an outline. This is the outline Matthew came up with.

What recommendation would you make for Matthew to improve his outline?

Matthew has been given an assignment to write about things you should do to prepare for a job interview. Before writing, Matthew must organize his research notes and create an outline. This is the outline Matthew came up with.

After Matthew has completed his outline, he wants to write the perfect thesis statement for his essay. Which would be an appropriate thesis statement?