Pre Exam Writing

Directions
Multiple-Choice Questions (MC)
Time − 85 Minutes (MC and Essay Question)
25 MC Questions
1 Essay Question

This is a test of some of the skills involved in revising written materials. There are three selections that present draft reports, letters, or articles. Each selection is presented twice, first in a box in a conventional format and then in a spread-out format with certain parts underlined and numbered. You will be asked to correct or improve the underlined and numbered parts. Read quickly through the boxed text to get an idea of its purpose and style. Then go on to the spread-out format. For some of the underlined parts, there is no corresponding question in the right-hand column; instead just four alternatives are listed. Choose the alternative that

• makes the statement grammatically correct;
• expresses the idea in the clearest or most appropriate way;
• is worded most consistently with the style and purpose of the writing;
• organizes the ideas in the most effective way.

In some cases, there may be more than one problem to correct or improve. When you have decided which alternative is best, mark your choice on the answer sheet. If you think the original underlined version is best, choose “No change.” Other underlined parts have questions about organization or spelling in the right-hand column. In questions about organization, you will probably find it helpful to look at the boxed text. In the questions about spelling, you are to indicate which of three underlined words is misspelled, if any. If there are no errors in any of the words, choose “None.” Work as quickly as you can without becoming careless. Do not spend too much time on any question that is difficult for you to answer. Instead, skip it and return to it later if you have time. Try to answer every question even if you have to guess.

You will have 85 minutes to complete the multiple-choice questions and essay question of the Writing test.