Practice Test

Q1. Which sentence best uses evidence to support an argument?

I think school starts too early.
School starts too early for students.
Research shows that later start times improve student concentration.
School start times are bad.

Q2. Which sentence uses emotive language most effectively?

The rule exists.
The rule affects students.
The rule unfairly robs students of valuable rest time.
The rule was introduced last year.

Q3. Read the paragraph below.
Some people argue that homework reinforces learning, while others believe it creates unnecessary stress for students.
What is the writer doing in this paragraph?

Giving instructions
Presenting opposing viewpoints
Sharing a personal story
Making a final judgement

Q4. Read the paragraph below.
The author states that public transport reduces traffic congestion and supports this claim by describing lower pollution levels in major cities.
How does the author strengthen the argument?

By asking questions
By using humour
By providing supporting details
By repeating the opinion

Q5. Which sentence correctly uses a subordinating conjunction?

I stayed inside, and it was raining.
I stayed inside because it was raining.
I stayed inside, it was raining.
I stayed inside but it was raining.

Q6. Which sentence uses commas in clauses correctly?

Although it was late we continued working.
Although it was late, we continued working.
Although, it was late we continued working.
Although it was late we, continued working.

Q7. Which sentence is grammatically correct?

The reasons is clear.
The reason are clear.
The reasons are clear.
The reason were clear.