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27. The Beaufort Wind Scale, invented in 1806 by Admiral Francis Beaufort, uses the numbers 0–12 t o describe air movement; one is a light breeze, seven is near gale, and a storm is ten. a. to describe air movement; one is a light breeze, seven is near gale, and a storm is ten. b. to describe air movement. One is a light breeze, seven is near gale, and a storm is ten. c. to describe air movement: one is a light breeze, seven is near gale, and a storm is ten. d. to describe air movement as follows: one is a light breeze, seven is near gale, and a storm is ten. e. to describe air movement; one is a light breeze, seven is near gale, and ten is a storm. 28. M ilky quartz is typically opaque and whitish in color because it contains microscopic bubbles or fluid-filled cavities that scatter light rather than allowing it to pass through as it would in a clear crystal. a. Milky quartz is typically opaque and whitish in color because it contains microscopic bub- bles or fluid-filled cavities that scatter light b. Milky quartz is typically whitish and opaque because it contains microscopic bubbles or fluid-filled cavities. These bubbles or cavities scatter light c. Milky quartz is typically opaque and whitish in color. It contains microscopic bubbles or fluid-filled cavities that scatter light d. Milky quartz is typically whitish and opaque. It is because it contains microscopic bubbles or fluid-filled cavities that scatter light e. Milky quartz contains microscopic bubbles or fluid-filled cavities that make it typically opaque and whitish, and that scatter light 29. Boxing Day, also known as St. Stephen’s Day, is a natio nal holiday in many c ountries that are cele- brated on the day after Christmas. a. is a national holiday in many countries that are celebrated on the day after Christmas. b. is a national holiday in many countries that is celebrated on the day after Christmas. c. is a national holiday in many countries that is celebrated on December 26th. d. is a national holiday celebrated on the day after Christmas in many countries. e. is a national holiday in many countries, and is celebrated on the day after Christmas. 30. A s the stock market crash of 1929 was known as Black Friday, the 1987 crash saw the largest one- day percentage drop in value in history. a. As the stock market crash of 1929 was known as Black Friday, b. The stock market crash of 1929 was known as Black Friday, c. The stock market crash of 1929 lost almost half of the market’s value in less than two months, whereas d. In the stock market crash of 1929, almost half of the market’s value was lost over the course of two months, whereas e. Because the stock market crash of 1929 was known as Black Friday, –PRACTICE TEST 3– 144 Directions: Questions 31–35 are based on the following passage, a first draft of an essay about the history of bicy- cles. Read the passage and the questions that follow. For each question, choose the answer that will most improve the passage. Some questions ask you to choose the best revision of a particular sentence or pair of sentences. Other questions ask you to consider how to best improve the overall organization of the passage. In each case, the cor- rect answer is the one that most closely conforms to the conventions of formal writing. (1)Today, bicycles are so common it’s hard to believe they haven’t always been around. (2)But two hundred years ago, bicycles weren’t even existing, and the first bicycle, invented in Germany in 1818, was nothing like our bicy- cles today—it was made of wood and didn’t even have pedals. (3)Since then, however, numerous innovations and improvements in design have made the bicycle one of the most popular means of recreation and transportation around the world. (4)In 1849, James Starley, an English inventor, made the front wheel many times larger than the back wheel, put a gear on the pedals to make the bicycle more efficient, and lightened the wheels by using wire spokes. (5)Although this bicycle was much lighter and less tiring to ride, it was still clumsy, and ridden mostly for enter- tainment. (6)In 1839, Kirkpatrick Macmillan a Scottish blacksmith dramatically improved upon the original bicy- cle design, employing tires with iron rims to keep them from getting worn down. (7)But the back wheel was substantially larger than the front wheel. (8)Another Englishman, H.J. Lawson, invented the “safety bicycle,” which had equal sized wheels that were less prone to toppling over. (9)Lawson also attached a chain to the pedals to drive the rear wheel. (10)As the bicy- cle improved over time, its popularity grew and it became useful for transportation. –PRACTICE TEST 3– 145 31. Which of the following is the best way to revise the underlined portion of sentence 2? (2)But two hundred years ag o, bicycles weren’t even existing, and the first bicycle, invented in Germany in 1818, was nothing like our bicycles today—it was made of wood and didn’t even have pedals. a. ago, there were no existing bicycles, b. ago, bicycles weren’t even around, c. ago bicycles weren’t even existing d. ago, bicycles didn’t exist, e. ago bicycles didn’t exist 32. What is the most logical information, in context, to add before sentence 8? a. In France at that time, other inventions were being made. b. The English were quite ready now to really improvement the bicycle. c. Bicycles began to be used for transportation at this time. d. It didn’t matter which tire was larger, the front or the back. e. It wasn’t until 1874 that the first truly modern bicycle appeared on the scene. 33. What is the best order of sentences for paragraph 2? a. 4, 5, 6, 7 b. 6, 7, 5, 4 c. 6, 7, 4, 5 d. 4, 5, 7, 6 e. 4, 6, 7, 5 34. Considering the context of the passage, which of the following sentences is best to insert between sentences 9 and 10? a. These innovations made it easier to ride. b. Lawson and his family made the bicycle a bet- ter machine. c. It was Lawson who finally made the bicycle a two-wheeled machine. d. The English finally perfected the machine they invented over a hundred years earlier. e. No additional sentence is needed. 35. What is the best title for the passage? a. From Germany to England: Europe’s Exciting Inventions b. Two Hundred Years of Cycling History c. The Development of the Modern Bicycle d. The Bicycle: Big Wheels to Small Wheels e. Recreational Uses of the Bicycle –PRACTICE TEST 3– 146  Section 3 Time: 10 minutes 14 multiple-choice questions ANSWER SHEET: –PRACTICE TEST 3– 147 1.abcde 2.abcde 3.abcde 4.abcde 5.abcde 6.abcde 7.abcde 8.abcde 9.abcde 10.abcde 11.abcde 12.abcde 13.abcde 14.abcde [...]... the writing difficult to understand Demonstrates incompetence in writing and contains serious flaws Does not contain a point of view on the question, or provides little or no support for the point of view Lacks organization and/or focus, unity, and a flow of ideas Contains serious errors in vocabulary and sentence structure Contains serious errors in grammar, usage, and/or mechanics that make the writing. .. Demonstrates a good command of language, with appropriate word choices and variation in sentence structure Contains few errors in grammar, usage, and mechanics Demonstrates competent writing skills, but the quality of the writing may be inconsistent Includes a point of view on the question and reflects competent critical thinking, using sufficient examples to support this point of view Contains a general...– PRACTICE TEST 3 – Answer Key Section 1: Essay Use the following rubric to evaluate your writing This practice essay is included so you can work on time man- 6 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 5 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 4 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 3 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ agement and the specific essay -writing strategies you learned in Chapter 3 It’s also here for you to compare your finished product with the rubric The more you... you to compare your finished product with the rubric The more you practice and perform these evaluations, the better you’ll understand exactly what your scorers are looking for Demonstrates outstanding writing skills Includes a clear and insightful point of view on the question and reflects excellent critical thinking, using strong examples and other evidence to support this point of view Contains a strong... focus, with some unity and flow of ideas appropriate word choice and some variation in sentence structure Contains some errors in grammar, usage, and mechanics Demonstrates inadequate, but not incompetent, writing skills Includes a point of view on the question, reflecting some critical thinking, but this point of view may be inconsistent or incomplete, and support may be lacking Contains a limited organizational... variation in sentence structure, and may contain errors in sentence construction Contains many errors in grammar, usage, and mechanics 154 – PRACTICE TEST 3 – 2 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 1 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ 0 ■ Demonstrates limited writing skills and may contain serious flaws Includes a limited or vague point of view on the question and reflects poor critical thinking, using inadequate or irrelevant examples or other support Displays... strong command of language, with varied and appropriate word choice, and meaningful variation in sentence structure Contains few, if any, errors in grammar, usage, and mechanics Demonstrates effective writing skills Includes a clear point of view on the question and reflects strong critical thinking, using good examples and other evidence to support this point of view Contains strong organization and... recollection of the horrors of September 11th Perhaps it should be shown to all those who contemplate starting a war Would it be worth it to have another Guernica? This essay received a score of 5 While the writing skills are effective, the organization could be improved For example, the fact that the painting is black and white is mentioned in the second and third paragraphs, both times noting how the color... conditions The correct word is whether 8 d The verb come does not agree with its subject, the word Gestalt, which is singular It should be in the singular form comes 9 e There is no error in this sentence 10 c The verb forms in this sentence lack consistency Represent, is followed, and include are in the present tense, and told is in the past To correct it, change told to the present tense tell 11 e This... incorrect for the same reason Choice b has an appropriate conjunction, but the plural form of the verb, include, doesn’t match the singular noun Fédération A verb tense error is also a problem in choice c 10 b It’s unclear what the phrase which is made from recycled plastic bottles modifies— carpeting, a singular noun, or fibers, a plural noun Choice c is also confusing; does they refer to carpeting or fibers? . 3– 146  Section 3 Time: 10 minutes 14 multiple-choice questions ANSWER SHEET: –PRACTICE TEST 3– 147 1.abcde 2.abcde 3.abcde 4.abcde 5.abcde 6.abcde 7.abcde 8.abcde 9.abcde 10. abcde 11.abcde 12.abcde 13.abcde 14.abcde