TSIA 2 English Free Practice Test

Question 1

Which change is needed in the fourth paragraph?

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Question 2

Which change is needed in the fourth paragraph?

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Question 3

In context, which would be the most effective way to revise and combine sentences 3 and 4 (reproduced below)? He taught himself to juggle. He could juggle three balls perfectly by the age of six.

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Question 4

In context, which of the following sentences would most effectively be placed immediately after sentence 10 (reproduced below)? Eventually my stubbornness paid off.

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Question 5

In context, which revision would most improve sentence 12 (reproduced below)? I am aware that what I see as determination, they sometimes see as a lack of realism.

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Question 6

Which of the following is the best version of the underlined portion of sentence 6 (reproduced below)? Some researchers have cited this evidence as it made an argument that MSA hunters were less skilled than LSA hunters.

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Question 7

In context, which revision of the underlined portion would best combine sentences 7 and 8 (reproduced below)? Docile animals like antelope are easier to catch. A predominance of their bones could suggest that hunters of the time were not capable of regularly capturing more dangerous prey.

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Question 8

Which of the following sentences contains irrelevant information and should be deleted from paragraph 17?

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Question 9

Which of the following is the best version of the underlined portion of sentence 12 (reproduced below)? Cavendish bananas might appear to be strong, with its thick skins and ability to be shipped long distances without rotting or even bruising.

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Question 10

Which of the following sentences most effectively combines sentences 6 and 7 (reproduced below)? There are over 1000 different kinds of bananas. Most bananas that grow without human assistance are quite small, only about the length of a finger.

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Question 11

The retired government official spoke _______ about foreign policy and international trade

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Question 12

According to scientists, the seven separate continents of the world in the far distant past, one vast land mass

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Question 13

Constructed in 1889 of thousands of tons of iron, millions visit the Eiffel Tower which is a beloved landmark of modern Paris.

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Question 14

Abandoned in the attic were an old-fashioned doll, a set of trains, and a trunk full of children's clothes

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Question 15

In many cases, they are poets and novelists, not historians, who catch the spirit of an era

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Question 16

The author includes and defines the words "gargouille" and "gurgulio" primarily to

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Question 17

What is the passage primarily discussing?

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Question 18

The author of Passage 1 would probably say that the claims in the last sentence of Passage 2 ("Someday... notice") are

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Question 19

The author of Passage 1 would most likely characterize the claim of the "detractors" mentioned in Passage 2 as

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Question 20

The author of the passage does which of the following?

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Question 21

The author uses a direct quotation (sentence 4) to

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Question 22

What does the passage suggest about the light bulbs used in the first train signaling systems?

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Question 23

The passage implies that the true cause of the bridge collapse was

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Question 24

The word "perceive" in sentence 3 of the passage most nearly means

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Question 25

Why is the phrase "Amerigo the discoverer" (sentence 2) placed in quotation marks?

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Question 26

Although she had not grown up playing soccer, Jeanette was such an outstanding athlete, she scored more goals than any other member of the soccer team.

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Question 27

The historic town library is just passed the intersection of Main Street and the more residential Frederick Street.

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Question 28

Apart from being a basic requirement for plant life, the propagation of some plant species is also helped by rain.

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Question 29

The retired government official spoke_______ about foreign policy and international trade.

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Question 30

Despite the difficulties he had encountered, the mountain climber had no fear when it ________ to high mountains.

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