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Grid-in Question- Math: 

A circle is divided into two regions, each of which is to receive a distinct color. If there are 5 colors to choose from, in how many ways can this be done?

Sentence Correction- Writing:

Find the error in the sentence below. Note that each capital letter in parentheses refers to a potential error in the word immediately following it.

After comparing a Beatles album (A)and a Rolling Stones album, Lisa (B)determined that the (C)former was the (D)most pleasing. (E) No error

Multiple Choice- Math:

The sum of the consecutive integers from -20 to n is 66. What is n?

A) 20   B) 21   C) 22  D)23  E) 24

Past Problems

Sentence Completion- Critical Reading: 

The high school senior approached the upcoming dance with great _______, for she yearned to don the dress she impulsively purchased five months ago.

A) Consternation    B) Asperity    C) Tenacity     D) Alacrity   E) Indifference

Sentence Correction- Writing:

Find the error in the sentence below. Note that each capital letter in parentheses refers to a potential error in the word immediately following it.

(A)After the school board approved a proposal to (B)lengthen the school day, (C)they received a dissonant response (D)from the community. (E) No error

Multiple Choice- Math:

Given that x²+y²=11 and xy=3, what is the value of (x+y)²?

A) 5      B) 8      C) 16      D) 17      E) 20

Multiple Choice Question- Math:

1. When an integer k is divided by 7, the remainder is 4. What is the remainder when k² + 3 is divided by 7?

A) 2

B) 3

C) 5

D) 6

Free Response Question- Math:

When Mary drives to work, she travels at a speed of 45 miles per hour and reaches her office in 15 minutes. On the same route home from work, she travels at a speed of 35 miles per hour. How many hours does her total trip take?

Sentence Correction- Writing:

1. Identify the answer choice that provides the best revision of the following sentence:

Practicing tirelessly for the past few hours, it was time for Mary to take a break.

A) Practicing tirelessly for the past few hours, it was time for Mary to take a break.

B) Practicing tirelessly for the past few hours, a break was thought to be necessary by Mary.

C) A tireless practice completed by Mary made a break necessary.

D) Practicing tirelessly for the past few hours, Mary decided it was time to take a break.

E) Mary took a break due to practicing tirelessly.