49 - ] Model SAT Tests - Test Forty Nine

49 - ] Model SAT Tests

Test Forty Nine

The passage below is the unedited draft of a student’s essay . Parts of the essay need to be rewritten to make the meaning clearer and more precise . Read the essay carefully .

The essay is followed by six questions about changes that might improve all or part of the organization , development , sentence structure , use of language , appropriateness to the audience ,or use of standard written English . In each case , choose the answer that most clearly and effectively expresses the student’s intended meaning . Indicate your choice by blackening the corresponding space on the answer sheet .

          [1] Members of our community have objected to the inclusion of various pieces of art in the local art exhibit . [2] They say that these pieces offend community values . [3] The exhibit in its entirety should be presented .

            [4] The reason for this is that people have varied tastes , and those who like this form of art have a right to see the complete exhibit . [5] An exhinit like this one gives the community a rare chance to see the latest modern art nearby , and many people have looked forward to it with great anticipation . [6] It would be an unfortunate blow to those people for it not to be shown .

            [7] The exhibit may contain pieces of art that tend to be slightly erotic , but what is being shown that most people haven’t already seen ? [8] So , give it an Ror an X rating and don’t  let small children in . [9] But how many small children voluntarily go to see art exhibit ? [10] The exhibit includes examples of a new style ogf modern art . [11] The paintings show crowds of nude people . [12] The exhibit is at the library’s new art gallery . [13] For centuries artists have been painting and sculpting people in the nude . [14] Why are these works of art different ? [15] Perhaps they are more graphic in some respects , but we live in an entirely different society than from the past . [16] It is strange indeed for people in this day and age to be offended by the sight of the human anatomy .

            [17] If people don’t agree with these pieces , they simply should just not go . [18] But they should not be allowed to prevent others from seeing it .

1 . With regard to the sentences that precede and follow sentence 3 , which of the following is the best revision of sentence 3 ?

(A) On the other hand , the whole exhibit should be presented .

(B) The exhibit , however , should be presented in its entirety .

(C) The exhibit should be entirely presented regardless of what the critics say .

(D) But another point of view is that the exhibit should be presented in its entirety .

(E) Still other members also say the whole exhibit should be presented in its entirety .

2 . In the context of paragraph 3 , which of the following is the best revision of sentence 8 ?

(A) So , an R or X rating will warn people with small children to keep them out .

(B) Therefore , giving it an R or an X rating and not letting small children in

(C) To satisfy everyone objecting to the exhibit , perhaps the exhibit could be given an R or an X rating to adviser parents that some of the art on exhibit may not be suitable for young children .

(D) Let an R or an X rating caution the public that some of the art may be offensive and be unsuitable for young children .

(E) In conclusion , small children will be kept out by giving it an R or an X rating .

3 . In this context of paragraph 3 , which of the following is the best revision of sentences 10 , 11 , and 12 ?

(A) Paintings on exhibition at the library showing crowds of nude people and done in a new style of modern art .

(B) The exhibit , on display at the library , includes paintings of crowds of nude people done in a new style of modern art .

(C) The exhibit includes paintings in a new style of modern art , which shows crowds of nude people at the library

(D) The library is the site of the exhibit which shows a new style of modern art , with paintings showing crowds of nude people .

(E) The new style of modern art includes examples of paintings showing criwds of nude peple on exhibit in the library .

4 . T improve the clarity and coherence of the whole essay , where is the best place to relocate the ideas contained in sentences 10  , 11 , and 12 ?

(A) Before sentence

(B) 1 Between sentences 1 and 2

(C) Between sentences 8 and 9

(D) Between sentences 15 and 16

(E) After sentence 18

5 . Which of the following is the best revision of the underlined segment of sentence 15 below ?

Perhaps they are more graphic in some respects , but we live in an entirely different society than from the past .

(A) an entirely different society than of the past

(B) a completely different society than the past

(C) a society completely different than from past societies

(D) a society that is entirely different from the way societies have been in the past

(E) an entirely different society from that of the past

6 . Which of the following revisions of sentence 17 provides the best transition between paragraphs 3 and 4 ?

(A) If anyone doesn’t approve of these pieces , they simply should not go to the exhibit .

(B) Anyone disagreeing with the pieces in the exhibit shouldn’t go to it .

(C) Anyone who disapproves of nudity in art simply shouldn’t go to the exhibit .

(D) If anyone dislikes the sight of nudes in art , this show isn’t for them .

(E) Don’t go if you disapprove of nudity in art .

Essay

The excerpt below makes a point about a particular topic . Read the statement carefully , and think about the assignment that follows .

In her novel Sense and Sensibility , Jane Austen wrote , “It is time or opportunity that is to determine intimacy . Seven years would be insufficient to make some people acquainted with each other , and seven days are more than enough for others .” Now Austen may have been writing somewhat tongue in n cheek , for she attributes these sentiments to the excessively romantic . Marianne Dashwood , whose extreme sensibility or emotional susceptibility gets its comeuppance by the novel’s end . Nonetheless the point that young Miss Dashwood makes is valid . No amount of time spent in another person’s company can guarantee that the two of you will become friends .

ASSIGNMENT : What are your thoughts on the statement above ? Compose an essay in which you express your views on this topic . Your essay may support , refute , or qualify the view expressed in the statement . What you write , however , must be relevant to the topic under discussion . Additionally , you must support your viewpoint , indicating your reasoning and providing examples based on your studies and / or experience .