1. English

2.  75 questions in 45 minutes  Five essays or passages

3.  In the passage that follows, certain words and phrases are underlined and numbered. In the right-hand column, you will find alternatives for the underlined part.  If you think the original version is best, choose "NO CHANGE."

4.  3 practice questions follow  The passage will be shown first, followed by the question & then the answer.

5. [1] Paragraph number

6. #1.  A. NO CHANGE  B. gardener—he still is—  C. gardener, he still is—  D. gardener and he still is

7.  ANSWER B

8. [1] Paragraph number

9. #2.  F. NO CHANGE  G. picked up his hoe and trowel, and headed  H. pick up his hoe and trowel, and head  J. picking up his hoe and trowel, and headed

10.  Answer H

11. [1] Paragraph number

12.  #3.  If the word Saturday were deleted from the preceding sentence, the essay would primarily lose:  A. evidence that the father was an avid gardener.  B. a detail that changes the meaning of the sentence.  C. support for a point made earlier.  D. a crucial link to the following paragraph.

13.  ANSWER B

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