In this section of the test, you will answer 42 questions found in seven different texts. Within each text are boxes that contain four possible ways to complete a sentence. Choose the word or words in each box that correctly complete each sentence.
Choose the word or words in each box that correctly complete each sentence.
Rick,
I have a minor problem but I am pretty sure that you can help me out. (1)_____ is going to take me to school tomorrow morning, so I guess I (2)_____ the bus. The only problem is that I have no (3)_____ where the school bus stop is since I have never ridden on it before. You take the school bus, right? (4)_____ where the bus stop is and what time I need to be there by?
Your friend,
Tim
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Students,
Due to the thunderstorm that happened over the weekend, the school (5)_____. You have likely noticed that several of the rooms have water dripping from the ceilings. The cafeteria in particular (6)_____ so much damage that it is in serious need of repair work at the moment. Thus, the cafeteria will be closed for at least the next two weeks while workmen fix all of the problems. (7)_____ you should bring (8)_____ lunches, which you will eat in your homerooms.
Dennis Frazier,
Principal
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Dear Diary,
Next week, the track team is going to hold (9)_____ and I am going to do my best (10)_____. For the past two months, I have been working out on my own to get into good shape. I want to run the 400- and 800-meter races, so I have been working on both my speed and (11)_____. I believe (12)_____ to make the team because my times in both races are better than those of some of the other members of the squad. I just hope that I perform well in front of the coaches.
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Dear Joanie,
Now that summer vacation is fast approaching, have you given any thought as to (13)_____. As for me, I think I am going to work in my aunt's garden store. She offered me a part-time job there, and she is (14)_____ to pay me ten dollars an hour, so I think that is more than fair. (15)_____ I will be able to save a lot of money over the summer. I plan to use that money (16)_____ a telescope since I am going to become (17)_____ in the fall. But that is enough about me; how about you? Are you going to go on the archaeological dig that the local university is (18)_____? Or are you going to spend your time learning the piano and (19)_____? Whatever you decide to do, (20)_____ has enough time to hang out during vacation.
Your friend,
Kendra
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It may sound surprising, but there is a (21)____ of doctors at the moment. And this problem is only going to (22)_____ in the future as the population ages. There are a number of reasons there are not enough doctors. One is that many doctors are becoming (23)_____ by the amount of paperwork that they (24)_____ to do, so (25)_____ while they are still young. Additionally, due to the several years of schooling a person must receive in order to become a doctor, many individuals are opting for career paths that do not keep them in school (26)_____. Finally, a large number of medical school students graduate but then only (27)_____ medicine for a few years before they quit in favor of engaging in some other activities. (28)_____ the result is that the country needs tens of thousands more doctors.
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Dear Sir/Madam,
We at Chesterfield Academy (29)_____ to provide our students with an education (30)_____ what most receive. In addition, we seek to graduate well-rounded students (31)_____ athletically inclined, and model citizens. To do this is costly; thus, we require a great amount of funding. Unfortunately, the money that we receive in (32)_____ from our students is not enough to cover these costs. This year, (33)_____ 2,5 million dollars in donations. The money that we receive will be spent in several ways. For instance, we will use some money to establish a scholarship fund for students (34)_____. These scholarships will enable us to accept high-quality students who would otherwise not be able to (35)_____ to attend our school. We also hope to provide several buildings, including the gymnasium and auditorium, with (36)_____ and we intend to hire three new faculty members. If you can make a donation to our school, we would greatly appreciate it.
Donald Ritter
Headmaster
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An orchestra is a large assemblage of musicians who (37)_____ various instruments. Four major musical instrument groups-strings, woodwinds, brass horns, and percussion instruments - are (38)_____ orchestra. The strings (39)_____ of violins, violas, cellos, and double basses, but many orchestras also have a harp. Flutes, piccolos, saxophones, oboes, and bassoons are the woodwind instruments (40)_____ Included among the brass instruments are trumpets, trombones, tubas, and French horns. Finally, the percussion instruments are drums, cymbals, triangles, gongs, xylophones, and bells. In addition, there are typically one or two pianos in an orchestra. (41)_____ in a crescent shape in front of the conductor. The strings are usually in the front on the left and right while the woodwinds are in the center behind the strings with the brass instruments behind them. The percussion instruments are always located at the (42)_____ of the orchestra.
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