Writing and Language Test 4 – SAT 4

1. Question

Choose the best option for (1)

A. NO CHANGE
B. has been
C. are
D. was

2. Question

Choose the best option for (2)

A. NO CHANGE
B. elements: the settings, characters, and plots that make each game unique—
C. elements—the settings, characters, and plots that make each game unique—
D. elements; the settings, characters, and plots that make each game unique;

3. Question

Choose the best option for (3)

A. NO CHANGE
B. job, however. No
C. job—however, no
D. job however no

4. Question

At this point (4), the writer is considering adding the following sentence.

Successful communication is essential if a designer’s idea is to become a reality.

Should the writer make this addition here?

A. Yes, because it supports the conclusion drawn in the following sentence.
B. Yes, because it illustrates a general principle discussed in the paragraph.
C. No, because it distracts from the focus of the paragraph by introducing irrelevant material.
D. No, because it merely reformulates the thought expressed in the preceding sentence.

5. Question

(5) Which choice results in a sentence that best supports the point developed in this paragraph?

A. NO CHANGE
B. possess a vivid imagination
C. assess his or her motivations carefully
D. learn to accept constructive criticism

6. Question

Choose the best option for (6)

A. NO CHANGE
B. Nevertheless,
C. Consequently,
D. However,

7. Question

Choose the best option for (7)

A. NO CHANGE
B. a skilled writer and speaker.
C. skilled both as writers and speakers.
D. both skilled writers and speakers.

8. Question

Choose the best option for (8)

A. NO CHANGE
B. start to begin their work
C. initiate their progression
D. begin their careers

9. Question

Choose the best option for (9)

A. NO CHANGE
B. paramount
C. eminent
D. important

10. Question

Choose the best option for (10)

A. NO CHANGE
B. the choice of video game design
C. you should choose video game design because it
D. choosing to design video games

11. Question

To make this paragraph (11) most logical, sentence [5] should be

A. placed where it is now.
B. placed before sentence [1].
C. placed after sentence [3].
D. DELETED from the paragraph.