re m ov e - pl e Test Booklet om .c nd at w w w .tr ia m to Subject: LA, Grade: 10 SBA 2012 Grade 10 Writing Practice Test -s ig nu p Sa Student name: Author: Alaska District: Alaska Released Tests Printed: Sunday September 02, 2012 SBA 2012 Grade 10 Writing Practice Test LA:10 Read the flyer. It has mistakes that need to be corrected. Use the flyer to answer four questions. Flyer Do you like to help people? 2 Can you spare a few hours a week? 3 Then think about joining one of these service clubs. Tutoring Club 4 pl e 1 This organization of students help younger children with their schoolwork. 5 Tutors go to neighboring elementary schools to meet with students. 6 One tutor is assigned to one or two younger students. 7 Before meeting with the children, tutors must complete a short course on teaching and working with children. - Golden Helpers Students assist elderly members of our community. 9 First, students are matched with senior citizens based on their location and the services they wish to provide. 10 Then student helpers provide assistance to senior citizens by transporting them, shopping for groceries, and going to the library. 11 Golden Helpers also may do light housework and yard work for their elderly neighbors. The Collectors Club These students collect useful items at various times of the year. 13 They gather articles from the following sources neighborhood organizations, charities, churches, and their own backyards. 14 In the spring they collect canned goods for area food shelves. 15 In the fall they collect clothing for distribution to needy people. to 12 re m ov e 8 Paragraph 1? Sign up during lunch .c 18 2 Which is the correct way to write Sentence 4? nd 1 Which sentence is not consistent with the style of om All of these clubs are looking for new members. 17 You can join in a couple of ways. hour on Friday. 19 You can also attend one of the service club meetings next week. m 16 at w w w .tr ia A This organization of students helps younger Sa A This is a real chance for you to check it out. B Is making new friends important to you? C The ultimate personal experience captures an audience. D Do you realize a wide array of selections awaits B This organization of students are helping younger children with their schoolwork. C This organization of students have helped younger children with their schoolwork. D It is correct as is. -s ig nu p you? children with their schoolwork. Page 1 Go On SBA 2012 Grade 10 Writing Practice Test LA:10 3 Choose the correct punctuation for the underlined part of Sentence 13. A from the following sources; neighborhood pl e organizations, B from the following sources, neighborhood organizations, C from the following sources: neighborhood organizations, - D It is correct as is. re m 19. ov e 4 Choose the best way to combine Sentences 18 and A Sign up during lunch hour on Friday because you can also attend one of the service club meetings next week. to B Sign up during lunch hour on Friday you can om m also attend one of the service club meetings next week. D Sign up during lunch hour on Friday but attend -s ig nu p Sa at w w w .tr ia one of the service club meetings next week. nd one of the service club meetings next week. .c C Sign up during lunch hour on Friday or attend Page 2 Go On SBA 2012 Grade 10 Writing Practice Test LA:10 5 Read the sentences. I buy nearly all my clothes at Tagg’s Togs. I like the styles they have. I like the clerks they have. I like the location of the store. om .c nd -s ig nu p Sa at w w w .tr ia m to re m ov e - pl e On the lines below, write the sentences varying their lengths and beginnings to improve the flow. Add or delete words as necessary. Be sure to use correct capitalization and punctuation. This item is worth 2 points. Page 3 Go On SBA 2012 Grade 10 Writing Practice Test LA:10 6 The last decade (ten years) has brought about great change. om .c nd -s ig nu p Sa at w w w .tr ia m to re m ov e - pl e Write one paragraph that identifies one important change of the last decade and explains why you think the change was significant. This item is worth 4 points. Page 4 Go On SBA 2012 Grade 10 Writing Practice Test LA:10 Read the report. It has mistakes that need to be corrected. Use the report to answer three questions. Report 1 Most books are easy for me to put down, but Marie Curie: Service through Science is not like most books. This biography of Marie Curie made me think about how much courage it takes to explore new scientific fields, and it made me grateful for the brilliance and ingenuity that this woman had. pl e 2 3 This award-winning biography is begun by author Marsha Grant by examining the early life of the famous scientist. 4 Her research must have been very extensive because she reveal so much about Curie—her family life, her schooling, and the politics of Poland, her homeland, and France, her adopted country. 5 Curie grew up in Poland in the late nineteenth century, when the Russian czar ruled Poland. 6 9 Which is the correct way to write Sentence 8? by examining the early life of the famous scientist by author Marsha Grant. C Author Marsha Grant begins this awardD It is correct as is. C Then it was Manyas turn to seek higher education. D It is correct as is. Sa 8 Which part of Sentence 4 has an error? education. at w w w .tr ia winning biography by examining the early life of the famous scientist. to B Then it was Manyas’ turn to seek higher m B This biography is award-winning and is begun education. om scientist, author Marsha Grant begins this award-winning biography. A Then it was Manya’s turn to seek higher .c A By examining the early life of the famous nd 7 Choose the best way to write Sentence 3. re m ov e - Manya, as the young Curie was called, helped her parents run a boarding house and also won honors for her academic achievements. 7 She contributed some of her earnings as a governess to support her older sister’s studies in France. 8 Then it was Manyas’s turn to seek higher education. 9 She, too, would go to Paris. Her research must have been very extensive because she reveal so much about Curie- her family life, her schooling, and the politics p of Poland, her homeland, and France, her adopted country. -s ig nu A B C D Page 5 Go On SBA 2012 Grade 10 Writing Practice Test LA:10 10 Read the paragraph. pl e The blue whale swims directly into large masses of prey. It gulps prey into its pleated throat, which expands into a pouch. The whale then closes its mouth and forces the water back out through its baleen, hair-like filters that trap the tiny prey. Choose the best topic sentence for the paragraph. A An immense marine mammal, the blue whale - measures 70 to 80 feet in length. unusual method of eating. ov e B With an open mouth, the blue whale begins its the summer season. re m C The blue whale frequents frigid waters during om at w w w .tr ia ______ the merits of the program, it was cancelled. Unfortunately, it did not have the support of key community members. ______ we are disappointed with the outcome, we still need to work to keep other useful programs available for those who need them. .c m 11 Read the sentences. nd only a few types of food. to D The blue whale receives all its nutrition from Sa Choose the best set of transitions for these sentences. In addition to, Finally Because of, Consequently In spite of, Although As a result of, Therefore -s ig nu p A B C D Page 6 Go On LA:10 om .c nd -s ig nu p Sa at w w w .tr ia m to re m ov e - pl e SBA 2012 Grade 10 Writing Practice Test Page 7 Go On SBA 2012 Grade 10 Writing Practice Test LA:10 12 Consider the qualities that it takes for a person to be a good friend. om .c nd -s ig nu p Sa at w w w .tr ia m to re m ov e - pl e In an essay, describe the qualities of a good friend and explain why each quality is important. This item is worth 6 points. Page 8 Go On LA:10 om .c nd -s ig nu p Sa at w w w .tr ia m to re m ov e - pl e SBA 2012 Grade 10 Writing Practice Test Page 9 Go On LA:10 om .c nd -s ig nu p Sa at w w w .tr ia m to re m ov e - pl e SBA 2012 Grade 10 Writing Practice Test Page 10 Go On SBA 2012 Grade 10 Writing Practice Test LA:10 Read the passage. It has mistakes that need to be corrected. Use the passage to answer three questions. Passage The National Geographic Bee is held annually in Washington, D.C. 2 This challenging national event has its beginnings with local teachers and students. pl e 1 3 Each year the first stages of preparation begin in July when geography teachers submit questions to the National Geographic Society. 4 A panel of experts researches each question carefully. 5 By mid-October, about 15 percent of the questions are rejected based on similarities or inaccuracies. 6 The rest of the questions are messed with, so they are 100 percent correct. 7 They are then rewritten so they are precise. 8 - Each October, nearly five million students from 15,000 schools attend local competitions in hopes of making it to the National Geographic Bee. 9 Fifty-five students are chosen at the local finals. 10 13 Which is the best concluding statement for the 15 Which revision of Sentence 6 is consistent with B In 2005 the National Geographic Bee held its 17th anniversary. C The National Geographic Bee is an educational D Finalists study many hours to make it to the local and National Geographic Bees. Sa 14 The passage was most likely written to persuade. compare. narrate. p inform. -s ig nu A B C D Page 11 tee absolute accuracy. B The leftover questions are gone over again and again to make sure they’re okay. C The unused questions are edited so that they are good to go as completely right. at w w w .tr ia program of the National Geographic Society. om A The remaining questions are edited to guaran- m pants an opportunity to further their education. .c A The National Geographic Bee offers partici- to the voice of the passage? nd passage? re m ov e On the first day of the National Geographic Bee, the 55 finalists answer more challenging geography questions. Only 10 students are chosen to compete on the second day of the competition. 12 At the end of the day, a national champion is announced. 13 What is the prize? 14 A $25,000 college scholarship. 11 D The rest of the questions are altered a bit until they are perfectly correct. 16 Which sentence is written correctly? A Susan just finished reading The Most Dangerous Game. B I lunched with captain perez yesterday in the Egyptian gardens. C Can I borrow the copy of the book that mr. mcdonald gave to you? D We saw portrait of a lady at the National Gallery of Art yesterday. Go On SBA 2012 Grade 10 Writing Practice Test LA:10 17 Read the sentence. I was sitting on a park bench watching the clouds pass lazily overhead when a bear suddenly lumbered out of the forest. pl e Choose the best way to revise the sentence without changing the meaning. A As I was sitting on a park bench, watching the clouds pass lazily overhead, a bear suddenly lumbered out of the forest. B When a bear suddenly lumbered out of the forest, I was sitting on a park bench, and I was watching the clouds pass lazily overhead. C When a bear suddenly lumbered out of the forest, I was watching the clouds pass lazily overhead, and I ov e - was sitting on a park bench. out of the forest. re m D Sitting on a park bench I watched the clouds pass lazily overhead, and then a bear suddenly lumbered 18 Read the paragraph. The sentences are out of order. We sat quietly by a stream to watch for wildlife. 2 I have always admired Uncle Frank for his ability to observe nature. 3 For example, once he took me on a hike near my home. 4 After the hike, he suggested that I write down what I had seen. to 1 om at w w w .tr ia Sentence 3 .c Sentence 2 nd Sentence 1 Sentence 4 -s ig nu p Sa A B C D m If the sentences were arranged in the correct order, which sentence would come first? Page 12 Go On SBA 2012 Grade 10 Writing Practice Test LA:10 19 Read the paragraph. What makes a novel perfect? 2 The ideal novel is fun to read but makes us think. 3 The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn is perfect because of these reasons. pl e 1 Which revision of Sentence 3 supports Sentences 1 and 2 more clearly? A I really liked reading the enjoyable novel The - Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, and it was fun to read. ov e B Throughout the novel, The Adventures of re m Huckleberry Finn is both entertaining and thought provoking. C The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn is an entertaining novel to read, so it is perfect. to D Throughout the ideal novel, The Adventures of om m Huckleberry Finn is humorous and perfect. at w w w .tr ia Which is the best way to combine the sentences without changing the meaning? nd My favorite author is Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. He wrote the Sherlock Holmes stories. They are intriguing detective stories. .c 20 Read the sentences. A My favorite author is Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Sa and he wrote the Sherlock Holmes detective stories, and they are intriguing. B The detective stories about Sherlock Holmes were written by my favorite intriguing author Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. p C Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, my favorite author, nu wrote the intriguing Sherlock Holmes detective stories. -s ig D The intriguing man who wrote the Sherlock Holmes detective stories is Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, and he is my favorite author. Page 13 Go On SBA 2012 Grade 10 Writing Practice Test LA:10 Read the passage. It has mistakes that need to be corrected. Use the passage to answer four questions. Passage My hands were clammy, my head hurt, and I wanted to go home, but I couldn’t. 2 There I was standing in front of a crowded auditorium. 3 I asked myself, “How did I get into this situation?” 4 pl e 1 The answer was easy—I had earned first place in a citywide speech tournament. 5 I used to get so nervous giving speeches at school tournaments. 6 Part of winning the tournament was delivering my speech at the Haines County Awards Ceremony. 7 As I waited my turn, the speaker ahead of me droned on. 8 I couldn’t focus on her words because I was so nervous. 9 Finally, it was my turn. 10 I rose and saw a sea of faces staring at me. 11 I took a deep breath. The hours of rehearsing paid off. 13 The words that had eluded me while I was waiting flowed from my lips. 14 The audience listened intently and laughed at my jokes. 15 I lost all sense of time. 16 I was rewarded with applause, sweet applause. 17 As I concluded and returned to the seating area. Sentence 2 Sentence 5 A B C D Sentence 10 Sentence 16 Sentence 4 Sentence 7 Sentence 9 Sentence 17 24 Choose the correct way to write Sentence 20. at w w w .tr ia 22 Which is the best detail to add after Sentence 8? ov e 23 Which is not a complete sentence? m A B C D “Oh,” I shrugged, “nothing to it.” to 21 Which sentence does not belong in the passage? 20 re m “Great job—how did it feel?” om 19 .c My coach gave me a monstrous grin. nd 18 - 12 A My speech was about a trip that I had taken with my family. Sa B After the speech was over, I would rejoin my team in the audience. C I struggled to remember the opening words of my speech. A B C D “Oh, I shrugged, nothing to it.” “Oh” I shrugged, “nothing to it.” “Oh,” I shrugged “nothing to it.” It is correct as is. -s ig nu dozen competitors. p D To attain this honor, I had defeated several Page 14 Go On LA:10 om .c nd -s ig nu p Sa at w w w .tr ia m to re m ov e - pl e SBA 2012 Grade 10 Writing Practice Test Page 15 Go On SBA 2012 Grade 10 Writing Practice Test LA:10 25 The governor of Alaska is in your town for one day, and you have been asked to show him/her around. om .c nd -s ig nu p Sa at w w w .tr ia m to re m ov e - pl e Write one paragraph that identifies one place you would take the governor and explains why you would take him/her there. This item is worth 4 points. Page 16 Go On SBA 2012 Grade 10 Writing Practice Test LA:10 Read the passage. It has mistakes that need to be corrected. Use the passage to answer three questions. Passage Do you like to read? 2 Would you enjoy reading more from your favorite authors? 3 Would you like to discuss books with your classmates without worrying about right or wrong answers? 4 Then think about joining Readers’ Corner. Readers’ Corner takes place in the far left corner of the cafeteria. 6 Participants meet the first and third Thursday of the month to have lively discussions about various topics related to the books they are reading. 7 Sometimes we all read the same book, or sometimes we each read different books by the same author. 8 Volunteers take charge of things, but everyone is welcome to say what they want. 9 Meeting during lunch period gives us the opportunity to ocassionally bring food that relates to what we are reading. 10 Last fall, after reading a book set in Mexico, everyone shared an authentic Mexican meal. ov e - 5 pl e 1 At the beginning of each semester, we meet to create our reading list for the next few months. 12 Many of us find this meeting motivating as well as fun because we have so many ideas and interests. 13 At the end of the meeting, we vote on selections and sign up to lead the group discussions. 14 28 Choose the correct way to punctuate Sentence 14. m the voice of the passage? New members are welcome om 26 Which revision of Sentence 8 is consistent with 15 to If you are curious about Readers’ Corner come to our meeting next Thursday. any time. re m 11 A If you are curious about Readers’ Corner come will have a bit of talk time. to our meeting, next Thursday. .c A Volunteers dominate the process, but everyone B Volunteers rule the discussion, but everyone is there to share an opinion or two. nd B If you are curious about Readers’ Corner, come to our meeting next Thursday. at w w w .tr ia C If you are curious, about Readers’ Corner, C Volunteers lead the discussion, but everyone is welcome to contribute opinions. come to our meeting next Thursday. D If you are curious about Readers’ Corner, come Sa D Volunteers take over the discussion, but to our meeting, next Thursday. everyone can say whatever comes to mind. 27 Which sentence contains a word that is mis- Sentence 8 Sentence 9 Sentence 12 Page 17 nu Sentence 6 -s ig A B C D p spelled? Go On SBA 2012 Grade 10 Writing Practice Test LA:10 29 Read the paragraph. For the past three summers, I have worked as a junior camp counselor at a day camp program. I’ve obtained my lifeguard certification and have taken other water safety courses. Most of all, I truly enjoy working with children and feel that I relate well with them. I am well prepared to act as a counselor at your camp this summer. My friends think I do an outstanding job working with children. Lifeguard training, I found, took many hours of training. - I would like to know more about your camp and its facilities. ov e A B C D pl e Which is the best topic sentence for the paragraph? 30 Choose the best way to combine the following to re m sentences. The Great Depression started on October 29, 1929. This is the day the stock market fell. It is also known as Black Tuesday. om m A The stock market started the Great Depression market fell on Black Tuesday, October 29, 1929. at w w w .tr ia C The stock market fell on a day that was Black nd B The Great Depression started when the stock .c on a black day in October of 1929. Tuesday in October and it was the beginning of the Great Depression. Sa D The Great Depression started on October 29, -s ig nu p 1929, this is the day the stock market fell it is also known as Black Tuesday. Page 18 Go On SBA 2012 Grade 10 Writing Practice Test LA:10 31 Read the paragraph. Hobbies do more than take up people’s time; they can also provide big benefits. For example, stamp collectors end up learning a great deal about history and geography. The reward for woodworkers is owning handmade furniture. Those with sports as a hobby gain fitness. om .c nd -s ig nu p Sa at w w w .tr ia m to re m ov e - pl e On the lines below, write two new sentences that would add appropriate details to the paragraph. Be sure to use correct capitalization and punctuation. This item is worth 2 points. Page 19 Go On LA:10 om .c nd -s ig nu p Sa at w w w .tr ia m to re m ov e - pl e SBA 2012 Grade 10 Writing Practice Test Page 20 Go On SBA 2012 Grade 10 Writing Practice Test LA:10 32 Think about a class you have taken in which you learned something valuable. om .c nd -s ig nu p Sa at w w w .tr ia m to re m ov e - pl e Write one paragraph that identifies the class and explains why the lesson you learned was valuable. This item is worth 4 points. Page 21 Go On LA:10 om .c nd -s ig nu p Sa at w w w .tr ia m to re m ov e - pl e SBA 2012 Grade 10 Writing Practice Test Page 22 Go On SBA 2012 Grade 10 Writing Practice Test LA:10 Read the letter to the editor. It has mistakes that need to be corrected. Use the letter to answer five questions. Letter Dear Editor: As a student at South High School, I have written many reports on a variety of subjects. 2 The school library has been helpful, but it often lacks the resources I have needed. 3 I have gone to the community library, and it has been invaluable to me in my research. 4 For this reason I urge voters to support the library tax proposal on the November ballot. pl e 1 5 The community library is beneficial to all residents. 6 Students use it for research on reports. 7 Adults can use it to find recreational reading or to keep current in their jobs. Books are not the only resources available at the library. 9 Internet terminals can be used there. 10 Periodicals and videos are also available through this excellent community resource. 11 In addition, the reference librarians take time to help patrons with especialy difficult questions. ov e - 8 re m However, the library can continue to serve the community only if we continue to support it. 13 Please vote for the tax proposal in November. 14 Your “yes” vote will help us keep one of our community’s greatest assets. persuade voters to support a proposal. outline a plan for a new library. inform voters of their voting rights. resource. proposal. library. to 36 Choose the best way to combine Sentences 9 and at w w w .tr ia 34 Which is the correct way to write Sentence 2? research. om A B C D describe the election process. m A B C D 35 The word it in Sentence 7 refers to .c 33 The letter was most likely written to nd 12 10. A The school library has been helpful but it often A Internet terminals can be used there, or period- Sa lacks the resources I have needed. B The school library has been helpful; but, it often lacks the resources I have needed. C The school library has been helpful; but it often -s ig nu D It is correct as is. p lacks the resources, I have needed. Page 23 icals and videos are also available through this excellent community resource. B Internet terminals can be used there, periodicals and videos are also available through this excellent community resource. C Internet terminals, as well as periodicals and videos, are also available through this excellent community resource. D Internet terminals can be used there, although periodicals and videos are also available through this excellent community resource. Go On SBA 2012 Grade 10 Writing Practice Test LA:10 37 Which sentence has a spelling error? 40 Tracy is writing directions for replacing the glass in a window. Which structure should he use? Sentence 1 A B C D Sentence 3 Sentence 8 Sentence 11 comparison and contrast cause and effect pl e A B C D definition of terms chronological order 38 Read the opening sentences for an essay on global warming. 41 Read the thesis statement from Greg’s research - To develop his thesis statement Greg should A describe how medicines on the market today are approved. an anecdote. of symptoms. to B explain how aspirin effectively treats a number om humor. C tell the history of how aspirin was discovered a quotation. and developed. .c statistics. m A B C D Aspirin is one of the most versatile medicines on the market today. ov e The opening sentences are effective because they use paper. re m As world temperatures rise, polar ice caps melt and raise the level of the oceans. If you live near a coast, your choices are simple: move inland or grow gills. D show how certain widely used medicines rise at w w w .tr ia a persuasive essay? A Energy conservation, begun in the 1970s, spread slowly across the United States. Sa B Energy conservation is needed to maintain the current standard of living. C The benefits of energy conservation are greatly exaggerated in the press. 42 Which sentence is punctuated correctly? A I hope that I can get a summer job, if not; I will take classes and help out more at home. B I hope that I can get a summer job; if not; I will take classes, and help out more at home. C I hope that I can get a summer job, if not, I will take classes, and help out more at home. D I hope that I can get a summer job; if not, I will take classes and help out more at home. -s ig nu p D The future of energy conservation lies in the quality of school science programs. and fall in popularity. nd 39 Which thesis statement would not be included in Page 24 Go On SBA 2012 Grade 10 Writing Practice Test LA:10 43 Which is not a complete sentence? A The Brooklyn Bridge was an architectural marvel celebrated throughout the world. pl e B Covered with barnacles and seaweed, the ship’s hull was slowly falling apart. C It was the satisfaction of creating something new that Brenda most enjoyed about cooking. D Whenever Jonathan returned with what seemed om .c nd -s ig nu p Sa at w w w .tr ia m to re m ov e - like a truckload of salmon from a fishing trip. Page 25 STOP
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