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Writing HiSET Practice Test 3
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Question 1 of 10
1. Question
Following the requirements of standard written English, choose the phrase that best replaces the underlined portion of the sentence below. Choice A repeats the original phrase.
In her biography of Abraham Lincoln, Goodwin succeeds in her intention not only to illustrate her historical subject and establishing that his leadership was remarkable.
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Question 2 of 10
2. Question
Following the requirements of standard written English, choose the phrase that best replaces the underlined portion of the sentence below. Choice A repeats the original phrase.
Rachel Carson, the author of the controversial book Silent Spring, was a supporter of environmental protection, a defender of animal conservation, and an opponent of pesticide usage.
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Question 3 of 10
3. Question
Following the requirements of standard written English, choose the phrase that best replaces the underlined portion of the sentence below. Choice A repeats the original phrase.
The sun-ripened fruits from small orchards on rural farms are popularly used for making both fresh pie or delicious tarts.
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Question 4 of 10
4. Question
Following the requirements of standard written English, choose the phrase that best replaces the underlined portion of the sentence below. Choice A repeats the original phrase.
Working in the rafters, the rehearsal came to an abrupt end when a stagehand dropped a heavy camera; thankfully, no one was injured.
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Question 5 of 10
5. Question
Following the requirements of standard written English, choose the phrase that best replaces the underlined portion of the sentence below. Choice A repeats the original phrase.
The school board’s ideas for reforming the curriculum were offered more as general guidelines than as precise prescriptions for change.
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Question 6 of 10
6. Question
The following sentence contains one error or no error at all. It does not contain more than one error. If the sentence contains an error, select the one underlined word that should be changed to make the sentence correct according to the requirements of standard written English.
Prior to the invention of the printing press in the 1400s, the only way to produce duplicates of books has been to have copies handwritten by professional scribes.
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Question 7 of 10
7. Question
The following sentence contains one error or no error at all. It does not contain more than one error. If the sentence contains an error, select the one underlined word that should be changed to make the sentence correct according to the requirements of standard written English.
Prior to the invention of the printing press in the 1400s, the only way to produce duplicates of books has been to have copies handwritten by professional scribes.
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Question 8 of 10
8. Question
The following sentence contains one error or no error at all. It does not contain more than one error. If the sentence contains an error, select the one underlined word that should be changed to make the sentence correct according to the requirements of standard written English.
The least effective supervisors make their subordinates feel worthless and inadequate; as a result they often find that their subordinates deliberately refuse to comply with directives and requests.
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Question 9 of 10
9. Question
The following sentence contains one error or no error at all. It does not contain more than one error. If the sentence contains an error, select the one underlined word that should be changed to make the sentence correct according to the requirements of standard written English.
During her term at Trinity University studying music composition, Julia becoming known for her tendency to incorporate both traditional instruments and industrial machinery in her remakes of 1980s rock songs.
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Question 10 of 10
10. Question
The following sentence contains one error or no error at all. It does not contain more than one error. If the sentence contains an error, select the one underlined word that should be changed to make the sentence correct according to the requirements of standard written English.
Trailing behind the marching band, the art club’s float was the most brightest painted display in the parade.
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