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ISEE Lower Level Essay

ISEE Lower Level Essay Practice Test: Practice Test 2

Practice Test 2 for ISEE Lower Level Essay: real questions and explanations from the Varsity Tutors practice-test pool.

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Read the essay. Which sentence should be revised to improve grammar and style?

Paragraph 1: School uniforms can help students in several ways. They may reduce distractions during class. I think they also help students feel equal.

Paragraph 2: One benefit is fewer clothing arguments. Students do not worry about brands as much. This can make mornings calmer at home.

Paragraph 3: Another benefit is better focus in class. When outfits are simple, students think more about learning. Teachers can spend less time on dress code.

Paragraph 4: Uniforms can support safety at school. It is easier to spot visitors in the building. The school should of explain the rules clearly.

Paragraph 5: In conclusion, uniforms can help with focus and safety. They can also reduce pressure about clothing. Schools should consider this policy.​

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Question 1

Read the essay. Which sentence should be revised to improve grammar and style?

Paragraph 1: School uniforms can help students in several ways. They may reduce distractions during class. I think they also help students feel equal.

Paragraph 2: One benefit is fewer clothing arguments. Students do not worry about brands as much. This can make mornings calmer at home.

Paragraph 3: Another benefit is better focus in class. When outfits are simple, students think more about learning. Teachers can spend less time on dress code.

Paragraph 4: Uniforms can support safety at school. It is easier to spot visitors in the building. The school should of explain the rules clearly.

Paragraph 5: In conclusion, uniforms can help with focus and safety. They can also reduce pressure about clothing. Schools should consider this policy.​

  1. Students do not worry about brands as much.
  2. When outfits are simple, students think more about learning.
  3. It is easier to spot visitors in the building.
  4. The school should of explain the rules clearly. (correct answer)

Explanation: This question tests ISEE Lower Level skills: revising for clarity, organization, and conventions in essay writing. Revising involves improving sentence clarity, ensuring ideas are logically organized, and correcting grammar and style. In this passage about school uniforms, sentence D contains the grammatical error 'should of' which should be 'should have'. Choice D is correct because 'The school should of explain the rules clearly' contains this common mistake that needs correction to 'should have explained' or 'should explain'. The other sentences are grammatically correct and support the essay's arguments effectively. To help students: Reinforce the difference between 'of' and 'have' after modal verbs, encourage careful proofreading for commonly confused words, and practice identifying correct auxiliary verb usage.