Practice Test 3 - ISEE Upper Level Essay
18 questions. Answer them in any order, then submit to see your score and every explanation.
- In developing a multi-paragraph response, which strategy would be LEAST effective for maintaining focus throughout the essay?
- In this expository paragraph, what revision makes the paragraph more coherent? A chemical reaction occurs when substances change into new substances. This change often involves breaking old bonds and forming new ones. Many students like chemistry because labs can be exciting. For instance, when iron rusts, iron combines with oxygen to form iron oxide. Similarly, when vinegar reacts with baking soda, new products form and gas is released. These examples show that reactions can happen slowly or quickly, but they always create different materials.
- A student is writing an essay about climate change and has brainstormed several potential thesis statements. Which characteristic would make one thesis statement significantly stronger than the others?
- Compare and contrast public libraries and the internet as research tools, using criteria and concrete examples.
- When responding to a prompt that asks you to take a position on a controversial issue, which approach would be MOST effective for a multi-paragraph essay?
- In the analysis of Shakespeare's Julius Caesar, what evidence is used to support the idea that rhetoric influences crowds?
- Explain how climate change affects biodiversity, using cause-and-effect reasoning and concrete examples from the prompt.
- What revision makes the paragraph more coherent? Renewable energy can benefit cities in several ways. Solar and wind power produce electricity without burning coal or oil. People also like parks because they are relaxing. As a result, cleaner energy can improve local air quality. In addition, once equipment is installed, communities may spend less on fuel. Finally, using renewables can help a city plan for the future as prices become more stable.
- Analyze the effects of competitive sports on student well-being and academics, using balanced evidence and examples.
- Analyze the effects of part-time jobs on teenagers' time management, stress, and responsibility, using examples.
- When evaluating whether a thesis statement is appropriately complex for an upper-level academic essay, which factor is most important to consider?
- Which revision would best improve the clarity and flow of this paragraph?
- A student is writing an essay arguing that school uniforms should be mandatory. Which example would most effectively support the claim that uniforms reduce social pressure among students?
- In crafting an effective multi-paragraph response, which aspect of voice and tone would be MOST important to maintain consistently?
- When planning an essay that will argue against a commonly held belief, which approach to thesis development would be most strategically effective?
- In this descriptive paragraph, where is a transition needed for better flow? The park trail begins beside a small pond, where ducks drift quietly near the reeds. The path curves under oak trees, and the shade cools the air. The playground sits farther ahead. A few minutes later, the trail opens into a wide field that is perfect for tossing a frisbee. The whole place feels organized, as if each area leads naturally to the next.
- Which approach would be most effective for a student who needs to develop a thesis statement that takes a position on a complex, multi-faceted issue?
- An essay claims that renewable energy is more economically viable than fossil fuels. Which supporting example best addresses potential skepticism about upfront costs?