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Correct the following sentence:


I got ready for prom with my friends danced to a million songs and ate tacos at my favorite spot to end the night. 
I got ready for prom with my friends, danced to a million songs, and ate tacos at my favorite spot to end the night.
100

Correct the following sentence:

Other girls at the party was wearing the same outfit as me.

was to were

100

To/Too/Two

I wanted ___ get ____ slices of pizza, but I had to make sure there was enough for everyone else, _____.

I wanted TO get TWO slices of pizza, but I had to make sure there was enough for everyone else, TOO.

100

Use context clues to determine the meaning of the italicized word:

Even though she tried to hide it, her elation was obvious in the way she grinned from ear to ear and practically skipped down the hallway.

elation: great happiness and exhilaration

100

Where should your thesis be?

At the end of your introduction.

100

HOWEVER / ADDITIONALLY / AS A RESULT / FOR EXAMPLE

American football and rugby have several common elements. ________, in American football, players score points by bringing the ball across the "goal line" to score a touchdown.

American football and rugby have several common elements. FOR EXAMPLE, in American football, players score points by bringing the ball across the "goal line" to score a touchdown.

100

The multiple choice part of the TSI includes two sections. What are they?

Reading & Grammar

200

Correct the following sentences:

Overall I had a great weekend.

Overall, I had a great weekend.

200

Correct the following sentence:

The cups on the table isn't mine.

isn't to aren't

200

their / there / they're

______ so good at soccer that _____ college offered them a scholarship to play _____.

THEY'RE so good at soccer that THEIR college offered them a scholarship to play THERE.

200

Use context clues to determine the meaning of the italicized word:

The boy’s room was in disarray—clothes covered the floor, books were stacked in chaotic piles, and his bed hadn’t been made in weeks.

disarray: a state of disorganization or untidiness

200

There are four elements to body paragraphs 1 & 2. What are they?

Topic Sentence, Evidence, Explanation, Concluding Statement

200

MOREOVER / NEVERTHELESS / THEREFORE / SIMILARLY

Cooking is a valuable skill that will serve students for the rest of their lives. ______, all schools should create classes that teach students the basics of cooking.

Cooking is a valuable skill that will serve students for the rest of their lives. THEREFORE, all schools should create classes that teach students the basics of cooking.

200

True or False?

If you don't do well on the first 30 reading questions, you cannot pass the test.

False!

Even if you have to answer the diagnostic questions, you can still pass the test if you score a 5 or higher on this section.

300

Correct the following sentence:

It's crazy to think that in just three weeks you will be seniors isn't it?

It's crazy to think that in just three weeks you will be seniors, isn't it?

300
Correct the following sentence:


When I was younger, I was interested in hiking, biking, and swim.

change swim to swimming

300

Effect/Affect

Don't let it ____ you. Your reaction will have an ____ on the rest of the team.

Don't let it AFFECT you. Your reaction will have an EFFECT on the rest of the team.

300

Use context clues to determine the meaning of the italicized word:

The candidate gave a concise speech, sticking to the main points and finishing in under five minutes without any unnecessary details.

concise: giving a lot of information clearly and in a few words; brief but comprehensive. 

300

A passing essay score is a...

5

300

EARLIER / FOR EXAMPLE / AS A RESULT / SIMILARLY

During World War I, German soldiers would paint their horses white. __________, the animals would blend in with the snow and be more difficult for the enemy to spot.

During World War I, German soldiers would paint their horses white. AS A RESULT, the animals would blend in with the snow and be more difficult for the enemy to spot.

300

FREE POINTS + REMINDER:

Pay attention to the author's word choice and tone in your passages!

FREE POINTS

400

Correct the following sentence:

We had memorable wholesome experiences this year.

We had memorable, wholesome experiences this year.

400

Correct the following sentence:

Tonight, I'm going to charge my laptop, falling asleep early, and setting my alarm.

change going to charge to charging
OR
change falling and setting to fall and set
400

IT'S / ITS

___ not fair that I can't pet that dog. ___ fur looks so soft! I know ____ a service dog and _____ working right now, but _____ owner isn't in danger, so ____ not like I'm distracting him.

IT'S not fair that I can't pet that dog. ITS fur looks so soft! I know IT'S a service dog and IT'S working right now, but ITS owner isn't in danger, so IT'S not like I'm distracting him.

400

Use context clues to determine the meaning of the italicized word:

Although they knew football season was coming, the players remained complacent, missing practices and skipping workouts since they won the Super Bowl last year.

complacent: showing smug or uncritical satisfaction with oneself or one's achievements. 

400

What type of essay does the TSI require you to write?

Argumentative Essay

400

IN OTHER WORDS / SPECIFICALLY / IN SUMMARY / HOWEVER

At first, visitors did not have to pay to view the animals. ______, in later years, visitors had to either pay an entry fee or bring a small animal to feed the zoo's lions.

At first, visitors did not have to pay to view the animals. HOWEVER, in later years, visitors had to either pay an entry fee or bring a small animal to feed the zoo's lions.

400

Where do you need to go for testing and what do you need to bring?

The library / Your laptop (fully charged) + charger!

500

Correct the following sentence:

My car which is silver was stolen on prom night.

My car, which is silver, was stolen on prom night.

500

Correct the following sentence:

Annotating the passages and reading the questions carefully are the best way to make sure you pass the TSI.

change are to is

500

WHO'S / WHOSE

_____ the student ______ bus was late? That's the same kid _____ been arriving early every day.

WHO'S the student WHOSE bus was late? That's the same kid WHO'S been arriving early every day.

500

Use context clues to determine the meaning of the italicized word:

The professor's explanation was so convoluted that half the class left more confused than when they arrived, unable to follow the twisted logic.

convoluted: extremely complex and difficult to follow

500

There are two MAJOR things you need in your third body paragraph. What are they?

Counterargument & Rebuttal

500

IN CONTRAST TO/ IN COMPARISON TO / IN SPITE OF / IN ADDITION TO

________ reducing the amount of nightly homework assigned, teachers should make homework optional.

IN ADDITION TO reducing the amount of nightly homework assigned, teachers should make homework optional.

500

True or False?

Author's purpose = the topic of the passage

False!

Author's purpose is the reason for writing. The topic of the passage is the main idea.