Language

 Arts  Core  Testing  

To  assure  required  skills  are  in  place,  an  entrance  exam  has  been  developed.  If  the  parent  &  student  
wishes  to  enroll  in  7th  grade  core  they  will  take  this  test  in  April  of  their  6th  grade  year.  If  a  passing  
score  is  achieved  they  may  enroll  in  7th  grade  core.  If  a  student  doesn't  reach  the  achievement  level,  
then  the  student  and  parent  will  work  together  to  develop  the  deficient  skills  and  test  again  in  June.  
Again,  if  the  student  is  not  successful,  they  can  test  again  in  August  before  core  classes  begin.    
 

Our  goal  is  to  provide  many  options  to  meet  the  desired  skill  proficiency  level.  However,  if  after  3  
unsuccessful  attempts,  the  parent  and  student  will  need  to  continue  to  build  skill  proficiency  during  the  
semester  and  try  the  test  process  again  at  the  end  of  the  semester.    

This  list  is  intended  to  provide  sample  material  so  the  student  is  familiar  with  the  entrance  test.  This  is  
not  an  all  encompassing  English  skills  list,  but  a  sample  of  skills  necessary  to  find  success  in  the  
HomeConnection  core  program.  

Part 1 Proofreading Practice

Identify the mistakes in this document

with the invention of the personal computer and the Internet, a new age in communications
begins. now people could communicate fastest and more easily than ever before. Writing,
editing, and storing information became quick and easy. It was no longest necessary to write
draft after draft when changes could be made so easily using a word Processor program.
Messages, could now be sent in no time to anywhere in the world, without addressing envelopes
or licking stamps.
Century most early, around the year 1450 a similar revolution in communications had
occurred in Germany. This happened when Johannes Gutenberg invented the printing press.
Gutenberg was not the first person to use printing to copy a peace of writing. printing was
already being invented in China, where they used clay to print oriental characters. Small items,
such as posters and flyers, were already being printed in Europe too, using the woodblock
method of printing. Books and other largest works, however, were still being copied by hand. At
this time, books were usually produced only in latin, and only the most educated people read
them. Gutenbergs' printing press was about to change all of this.
Answer Key

With the invention of the personal computer and the Internet, a new age in communications
began. Now people could communicate faster and more easily than ever before. Writing,
editing, and storing information became quick and easy. It was no longest necessary to write
draft after draft when changes could be made so easily using a word processor program.
Messages, could now be sent in no time to anywhere in the world, without addressing envelopes
or licking stamps.

Centuries most early, around the year 1450, a similar revolution in communications had
occurred in Germany. This happened when Johannes Gutenberg invented the printing press.
Gutenberg was not the first person to use printing to copy a piece of writing. Printing was
already being invented in China, where they used clay to print oriental characters. Small items,
such as posters and flyers, were already being printed in Europe too, using the woodblock
method of printing. Books and other largest works, however, were still being copied by hand. At
this time, books were usually produced only in Latin, and only the most educated people read
them. Gutenberg's printing press was about to change all of this.
Part 2 Grammar

Rewrite the sentences using correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation.

1. I was desperate to Have this film finished.

2. my gradfather commanded an entire battalion during the war

3. It's a truism but 19th-century English prosi is almost all good.

Choose the answer that is a complete and correctly written sentence.

4. Destiny and Kaitlyn takes ballet lessons on Wednesday.
When talking about your family, it are wise to be discreet.
Earlier he spent 12 years in prison, much of it in solitary confinement.
For Janice, revenge were sweetly.
5. The mammoth was larger than an elephant.
When you do you're homework, omit questions 11, 15 and 19.
My dad had to get a permit from the City of Dallas to builds a shed in our backyard.
It was very interested listening to the elderly man recount his experiences during the
war.

Circle the word that best completes each sentence.

6. Although you have disrupted the class in the (passed, past), I will give you another chance.
7. The rustlers were camped over the (raise, rise).
8. Andy was not certain who (passed, past) the football, but he guessed it to be Frank.
9. The sailor used the sheave to (raise, rise) the cargo.
10. In times (passed, past) many young men ran away from home by going to sea on whaling
ships or freighters.
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Circle the word that best completes each sentence.

11. On a condor's neck, a ring of black plumes creates the (affect, effect) of an elegant boa.
12. A cheetah can run faster (than, then) any other animal.
13. Alex's reading skills are well above average (among, between) students of his age.
14. Since he was obtuse, it was hard to try to (learn, teach) him new things.
15. Microbiology is studied to see how organisms (affect, effect) humans.

Choose the answer that is a complete and correctly written sentence.

16. Heavy fog will soon envelop our village.
Satellites, such as Earth's moon, are visible because they reflecting sunlight.
The president opposes the Kyoto packed to cut wealthy nations' emissions of heat-
trapping gases.
As population increases, so does the demand for freshly water.
17. She has refused to negotiated with the guerrillas, calling they a gang of bandits.
"The concept is interesting and well-formed, but in order to earn better than a 'C',
the idea must be feasible," a Yale University management professor stated in
response to student Fred Smith's paper proposing reliable overnight delivery
service. Smith went on to found Federal Express Corporation.
The Sahara Desert are a hugely expanse of dry, hot sand.
The referee had to eject the coach from the game because he was yelling too loud.

Circle the word that best completes each sentence.

18. The second question on the survey is applicable only to people with a license to (learn,
teach).
19. Small children sometimes waddle when they first (learn, teach) to walk.
20. It's strange indeed how memories can (lie, lay) dormant in a man's mind for so many years.
21. Aaron thought he could make an excuse for not wanting to (learn, teach).
22. Billy is very trusting. He knows she friends won't (lie, lay) to him.

Write a sentence showing the correct usage of each word.

23.
your

you're
Rewrite the sentences using correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation.

1. I was desperate to have this film finished.

2. My grandfather commanded an entire battalion during the war.
3. It's a truism, but 19th-century English prose is almost all good.

Choose the answer that is a complete and correctly written sentence.

4. Destiny and Kaitlyn takes ballet lessons on Wednesday.
When talking about your family, it are wise to be discreet.
Earlier he spent 12 years in prison, much of it in solitary confinement.
For Janice, revenge were sweetly.
5. The mammoth was larger than an elephant.
When you do you're homework, omit questions 11, 15 and 19.
My dad had to get a permit from the City of Dallas to builds a shed in our backyard.
It was very interested listening to the elderly man recount his experiences during the
war.

Circle the word that best completes each sentence.

6. Although you have disrupted the class in the (passed, past), I will give you another chance.
7. The rustlers were camped over the (raise, rise).
8. Andy was not certain who (passed, past) the football, but he guessed it to be Frank.
9. The sailor used the sheave to (raise, rise) the cargo.
10. In times (passed, past) many young men ran away from home by going to sea on whaling
ships or freighters.

Circle the word that best completes each sentence.

11. On a condor's neck, a ring of black plumes creates the (affect, effect) of an elegant boa.
12. A cheetah can run faster (than, then) any other animal.
13. Alex's reading skills are well above average (among, between) students of his age.
14. Since he was obtuse, it was hard to try to (learn, teach) him new things.
15. Microbiology is studied to see how organisms (affect, effect) humans.

Choose the answer that is a complete and correctly written sentence.

16. Heavy fog will soon envelop our village.
Satellites, such as Earth's moon, are visible because they reflecting sunlight.
The president opposes the Kyoto packed to cut wealthy nations' emissions of heat-
trapping gases.
 As population increases, so does the demand for freshly water.
17. She has refused to negotiated with the guerrillas, calling they a gang of bandits.
"The concept is interesting and well-formed, but in order to earn better than a
'C', the idea must be feasible," a Yale University management professor stated
in response to student Fred Smith's paper proposing reliable overnight
delivery service. Smith went on to found Federal Express Corporation.
The Sahara Desert are a hugely expanse of dry, hot sand.
The referee had to eject the coach from the game because he was yelling too loud.

Circle the word that best completes each sentence.

18. The second question on the survey is applicable only to people with a license to (learn,
teach).
19. Small children sometimes waddle when they first (learn, teach) to walk.
20. It's strange indeed how memories can (lie, lay) dormant in a man's mind for so many years.
21. Aaron thought he could make an excuse for not wanting to (learn, teach).
22. Billy is very trusting. He knows she friends won't (lie, lay) to him.

Write a sentence showing the correct usage of each word.

23.
your

you're

   
 Part 3 Writing Assessment
 

Student Name _________________Today’s Date ______________

   

Prompt:  PE  Requirement  

 Write  a  multi  paragraph  essay  that  answers  the  prompt.  Use  the  box  to  plan  your  
paper,  and  then  write  your  essay  on  the  lines  below  
Persuasive  Prompt:  

Some people are concerned that students are not as healthy as they should be.

They think that regular exercise and information about good health habits are essential

parts of an education. Therefore, some people want to require a daily physical education

and health class for all students.

Write a persuasive essay stating whether or not you agree that all students should be

required to take a daily physical education and health class. Provide examples and arguments that will

convince your teacher that your position is correct.

Use this space to plan your essay

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