HSPT Language Skills Practice Test 1

Personal accounts of Amelia Earhart suggest that she was a woman of courage, integrity, and she was intelligent.

Which group of words would make a better revision of this sentence?

Select the correct word(s) for the blank in the following sentence.

___________ the best friends to have.

Smithco’s quarterly report indicated that sales were falling, the same report showed a growth in net income.

Which group of words would make a more effective revision to the beginning of this sentence?

Coming up on stage, the speaker announced the start of the event.

Which is best way to revise this sentence?

Dave and Julie had to work late so that they would finish their project on time.

If the sentence was rewritten to begin with “Tomorrow night,” the next words would be

Ashlee’s son, for which my friends bought gifts, is having a graduation party

Which is the best way to revise this sentence?

Most students at Hudson University enjoy their Chemistry class.

Which revision should be made to this sentence?

Carl had a reputation for being a ____ because he fearlessly skied down the steepest trail.

Determine whether the underlined portion of the sentence below is correct or whether it needs to be revised.

In many cultures they consider fish eggs a delicacy.

Determine whether the underlined portion of the sentence below is correct or whether it needs to be revised.

Most of my favorite movies contain slapstick humor, however physical comedy is not the only way to make me laugh.