Language ISAT Sample Test Questions

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2. Composition Structure- Use Sentence Forms Appropriate to Purpose--RIT 211-220 Which of the following is an interrogative sentence? A. When Jerry calls please come get me B. When you finish your math, you can watch TV C. When will your family be going on vacation D. When the cookies are gone, bring one to Mary

3. Answer C. When will your family be going on vacation

4. Read the following paragraphs. A. Whenever I see snow, I get excited about winter sports. I really enjoy sledding on the hills at our park. I also love skiing. Most of all, however, I love playing hokey on my all girls’ team. B. I love dogs. Dogs and cats make great pets. Cats are soft and furry, but are sometimes not very affection. I once had a pet bird that was very affectionate. C. When making a grilled cheese sandwich, it’s important not to burn the bread. First, butter each slice. Serve your grilled choose on a plate. Flip the grilled cheese after one minute. Use American cheese. D. I did not like math when I was in 2nd grade. I am good at fractions. Now, I love it. Some math teachers make the assignments very fun. Social Studies is a great class. I’m better at math now. Composition Structure--Develop Paragraphs--RIT 211-220 Which paragraph has the best organization?

5. Answer A. Whenever I see snow, I get excited about winters sports. I really enjoy sledding on the hills at our park. I also love skiing. Most of all, however, I love playing hockey on my all girls’ team.

6. Composition Structure--Use Appropriate Format--RIT 211-220 Read the following passage. We had just begun our hike, when it began to snow. One trail was slick and many of us were wearing sandals, but our crazy teacher insisted that the flakes would stop falling soon and the sun would melt off the drifts that were forming. Later that afternoon, as we climbed back on the bus, our teacher apologized. Too bad many of us had frostbite by then. We will never forget that trip. To revise the passage, where should you start a new paragraph? A. after “. . . It began to snow.” B. after “. . . Drifts that were forming.” C. after “. . . Our teacher apologized.” D. after “. . . Is certain though.”

7. Answer B. after “. . . Drifts that were forming.”

8. Which of the following is true when writing paragraphs in an essay? A. Essay should be single spaced. B. Unlined paper must be used. C. Paper must contain at least six paragraphs. D. Each paragraph should be indented.

9. Answer D. Each paragraph should be indented.

10. Read the following paragraph. Every Friday, my family makes pizza and watches movies. We make fresh dough and cover it with tangy pizza sauce. After that, we add mushrooms, pepperoni, olives, and pepper. We cover the whole pizza with delicious mozzarella cheese. Munching pizza and watching a great movie together is a great way to start the weekend. Which of the following best describes the organization of the paragraph? A. from main idea to examples B. from top to bottom C. from general to specific D. the order in which things happen

11. Answer D. The order in which things happen

12. You are writing an essay about school lunch. A. In my essay, I will tell you about school lunch. I love it, but some people may hate it. B. Go to cafeteria. Stand in line. Get lunch. Eat it. Dump tray. Go back to class. C. I don’t get school lunch. I walk home. Usually, I just play games. I always get back to class on time. D. As I walk t my schools sparkling cafeteria, my taste buds go into action. Shall I grab a tasty sandwich, a hot and delicious bowl of chili, or a tempting tray of spaghetti? So many choices, so little time! Which of the following paragraphs would be the best opening paragraph for an essay?

13. Answer D. As I walk into my school’s sparkling cafeteria, my taste buds go into action. Shall I grab a tasty sandwich, a hot and delicious bowl of chili, or a tempting tray of spaghetti? So many choices, so little time.

14. Read the following paragraph. There are many kinds of students. First of all, there are kids who always get their homework done and never miss a question on a quiz. In addition, there are students who never do homework, but still earn passable grades on tests. Let’s also not forget the students who skip the homework, fail the exam and then hope to talk the teacher into giving them a passing grade at the last minute. Clearly, life is easier after graduation for the first group. Describe the order of the paragraph. A. from main idea to examples B. from back to front C. Order of events D. cause and effect

15. Answer A. from main idea to examples

16. Which of the following details would you include in an essay that describes how to clean a fish tank? A. Goldfish don’t cost much, but they are fun to watch. B. Purple rocks are much prettier than white ones. C. Scrub the glass with a soft cloth and some dish soap. D. Never have more than ten fish in a tank.

17. Answer C. Scrub the glass with a soft cloth and some dish soap.

18. Basic Grammar and Usage--Use Adjective Forms--RIT 211-220 After completing a difficult race, Marty was proud to find his name on the winner’s board. The underlined words are: A. nouns B. verbs C. adjectives D. adverbs

19. Answer C. adjectives

20. Which set of comparative adjectives is NOT written correctly? A. happy -- happier -- happiest B. friendly -- friendlier -- friendliest C. funny -- funnier -- funniest D. silly -- sillyer -- silliest

21. Answer D. Silly -- Sillyer -- Silliest

22. Many recreationalactivities are available during the winter. Which of the underlined words is an adjective? A. Recreational B. Activities C. During D. Winter

23. Answer A. recreational

24. Which of the following words could function as an adjective in a sentence? A. inspires B. inspirationally C. inspiration D. inspirational

25. Answer: D. Inspirational

26. Which is the comparative form of the adjective? A. tallest B. tall C. very tall D. taller

27. Answer D. Taller

28. Which sentence is NOT written correctly? A. The choir sounded so good good at last night’s concert. B. That haircut looks good on you. C. Bryce runs well, now that he has new shoes. D. How well do you know the material for the French exam?

29. Answer: A. The choir sounded so good good at last night’s concert.

30. Basic Grammar and Usage--Use Types of Phrases--RIT 211-220 A red bus with a double deck skidded across the pavement. The prepositional phrase with a double deck modifies: A. the verb “skidded” B. the preposition “down” C. the adjective “red” D. the noun “bus”

31. Answer: D. The noun “bus”

32. Ted is the captain of the team. Of the team is a prepositional phrase being used as a(n): A. adjective B. adverb C. noun D. verb

33. Answer: A. Adjective

34. Joe could have opened the car door for Colleen. What is the meaning of the verb phrase? A. Joe opened the door for Colleen. B. Joe could have opened the door, but he didn’t. C. Colleen didn’t want Joe to open the door for her. D. The car door wouldn’t open.

35. Answer: B. Joe could have opened the door, but he didn’t.

36. Basic Grammar and Usage--Use Irregular Verb Forms--RIT 211-220 Which sentence is NOT written correctly? A. Joyce has gone to the store several times this year. B. John and Susan always hurry to school before the bell rings. C. Julie went to the movie instead of going to the library. D. The teacher brung a variety of Halloween treats for her classes.

37. Answer: D. The teacher brung a variety of Halloween treats for her classes.

38. Hasn’t Susie ________ at least an inch this summer? Choose the correct verb. A. grew B. been growing C. grown D. grow

39. Answer: C. grown

40. I ____________ on the beach for three hours. Choose the missing irregular verb. A. laid B. have laid C. have lain D. have been laying

41. Answer C. Have lain

42. Suddenly he wished that he hadn’t left his bed, that he’d stayed away from the Hatching Ground. Now everyone would see his ignominious failure. So he scrambled as desperately to reach the shadowy walls of the Hatching Ground as he had struggled to cross the bowl. He mustn’t be seen. Which word in this story means the same as shameful? A. Desperately B. Ignominious C. Struggled D. Shadowy

43. Answer: B. Ignominious

44. When you go to the movie, don’t ____________ in the balcony. Choose the best missing word. A. set B. be setting C. sit D. sat

45. Answer: C. sit

46. Capitalization--Capitalize Proper Nouns and Adjectives--RIT 211-220 On the continent of africa many kenyans speak swahili. Which words should be capitalized? A. continent, africa, swahili B. africa, kenyans, swahili C africa, kenyans, speak D. continent, kenyans, swahili

47. Answer: B. africa, kenyans, swahili

48. The civilwar was a war that divided the unitedstates into separate groups. Which underlined words should be capitalized? A. war, united, states, groups B. civil, war, united, states C. civil, united, states, groups D. war, united, states, groups

49. Answer: B. civil, war, united, states

50. Which title is capitalized correctly? A.The President of the United States B. doctor Tom Smith C. Novelist John Steinbeck D. the President of the class