HiSET Writing Practice Test Welcome to your HiSET Writing Practice Test 1. HiSET Writing: Organization of Ideas When structuring a five-paragraph essay, what should the third paragraph typically include? Introduction and thesis statement A restatement of the thesis A supporting argument and evidence A counterargument and refutation None 2. HiSET Writing: Organization of Ideas In a cause-and-effect essay, how should the writer organize the body paragraphs if they are using a "block" method? Discuss all the causes first, followed by all the effects. Alternate between discussing a cause and its corresponding effect. Introduce each cause and immediately discuss its effect. Organize the essay based on the significance of each cause or effect. None 3. HiSET Writing: Organization of Ideas Which of the following best describes the purpose of a transitional sentence in an essay? To provide a summary of the main idea in the previous paragraph To introduce a new topic unrelated to the essay To connect ideas between paragraphs, aiding in the flow of the essay To serve as a conclusion for the essay None 4. HiSET Writing: Organization of Ideas In an argumentative essay, where should the writer typically address counterarguments? In the introduction Immediately after the thesis statement Within the body paragraphs In the conclusion None 5. HiSET Writing: Organization of Ideas What is the primary purpose of a concluding paragraph in an essay? To introduce new ideas or arguments To restate the thesis and summarize the main points To provide detailed evidence for the arguments To outline what the next essay will discuss None 6. HiSET Writing: Organization of Ideas When writing a compare and contrast essay, what is an effective structure for organizing the body paragraphs using the "point-by-point" method? Discuss one subject entirely and then the other Introduce both subjects in each paragraph and then provide the comparison or contrast Discuss the similarities first and then the differences Organize the essay based on thematic points, regardless of the subjects None 7. HiSET Writing: Organization of Ideas What is the best strategy for organizing a narrative essay? Using flashbacks and non-linear storytelling Presenting ideas in chronological order Organizing the essay by themes or lessons learned Grouping similar events into paragraphs regardless of their chronological order None 8. HiSET Writing: Organization of Ideas In a problem-solution essay, what is a crucial element to include in the introduction? A detailed plan of action An anecdote to illustrate the problem A clear statement of the problem Statistical data supporting the solution None 9. HiSET Writing: Organization of Ideas How should a writer effectively conclude a persuasive essay? By introducing a new argument to surprise the reader By summarizing the key points and restating the importance of the action or belief By asking a rhetorical question that leaves the reader with doubts By providing detailed counterarguments to strengthen the opposition's view None 10. HiSET Writing: Organization of Ideas What is the role of a thesis statement in an expository essay? To pose a question that the essay will answer To provide a detailed summary of all the points that will be discussed To present the writer's opinion or argument on the topic To clearly state the main idea or purpose of the essay None 11. HiSET Writing: Organization of Ideas Which element is essential for the introductory paragraph of an analytical essay? An anecdotal story to engage the reader A thesis that presents the analysis or interpretation A detailed overview of the essay's structure A counterargument to the main analysis None 12. HiSET Writing: Organization of Ideas In an essay, what is the function of a body paragraph's topic sentence? To provide a conclusion to the arguments made To introduce the paragraph's main idea or point To offer a counterpoint to the essay's thesis To transition between different ideas or sections None 13. HiSET Writing: Organization of Ideas When revising an essay, what aspect should be examined in relation to the organization of ideas? The accuracy of the factual information The clarity and coherence of the argument's progression The grammatical correctness of each sentence The appeal of the essay's introductory anecdote None 14. HiSET Writing: Organization of Ideas How should a writer organize the body paragraphs in a classification essay? By discussing each category in a separate paragraph By comparing and contrasting each category in every paragraph By listing all categories first before providing details By focusing only on the most important category None 15. HiSET Writing: Language Facility Identify the sentence with correct parallel structure. She likes running, to swim, and biking. She likes to run, swim, and bike. She likes to run, swimming, and bike. She likes running, swimming, and to bike. None 16. HiSET Writing: Language Facility Which of the following sentences correctly uses a semicolon? She was ill; however, she decided to go to work. She was ill; she decided to go to work. She was ill, she decided to go to work; even though she felt terrible. She was ill; but she decided to go to work. None 17. HiSET Writing: Language Facility Select the sentence where "its" and "it's" are used correctly. Its not easy to see the bird when it's hiding in its nest. It's not easy to see the bird when its hiding in it's nest. It's not easy to see the bird when it's hiding in its nest. Its not easy to see the bird when its hiding in its nest. None 18. HiSET Writing: Language Facility Identify the sentence that correctly uses the subjunctive mood. If he was here, he would help us. If he were here, he would help us. If he would be here, he could help us. If he is here, he can help us. None 19. HiSET Writing: Language Facility Which sentence demonstrates correct use of a colon? Here's what I need from the store: milk, eggs, and bread. Here's what I need from the store: milk, eggs and: bread. Here's: what I need from the store milk, eggs, and bread. Here's what I need from the store, milk: eggs, and bread. None 20. HiSET Writing: Language Facility Select the sentence with the correct comma usage. After the meeting, was canceled, we went home. After the meeting was canceled we went home. After the meeting was canceled, we went home. After, the meeting was canceled, we went home. None 21. HiSET Writing: Language Facility Which sentence correctly uses a nonrestrictive clause? The car that is red is fast. The car, which is red, is fast. The car, that is red, is fast. The car which is red, is fast. None 22. HiSET Writing: Language Facility Identify the sentence that correctly uses "whom." To whom are you speaking? Whom are you speaking to? Who are you speaking to? Who is the person to whom you are speaking? None 23. HiSET Writing: Language Facility Select the sentence that correctly uses a hyphen. She has a part-time job. She has a part time-job. She has a part time job. She has a part- time job. None 24. HiSET Writing: Language Facility Which sentence correctly integrates a quote within the text? "We should start early," she mentioned, "to avoid the traffic." "We should start early," she mentioned "to avoid the traffic." "We should start early" she mentioned, "to avoid the traffic." "We should start early" she mentioned "to avoid the traffic." None 25. HiSET Writing: Language Facility Which sentence correctly uses "less" and "fewer"? I have less apples than you, but fewer sugar. I have fewer apples than you, but less sugar. I have less apples than you, but less sugar. I have fewer apples than you, but fewer sugar. None 26. HiSET Writing: Language Facility Select the sentence with the correct use of apostrophes for possession. The children's books are on the shelf. The childrens' books are on the shelf. The childrens books are on the shelf. The children's' books are on the shelf. None 27. HiSET Writing: Language Facility Identify the sentence that correctly uses an ellipsis. "I wonder..." she pondered, "what he's thinking." "I wonder...," she pondered, "what he's thinking." "I wonder" ... she pondered, "what he's thinking." "I wonder..she pondered..what he's thinking." None 28. HiSET Writing: Language Facility Which sentence demonstrates the correct use of "whose" and "who's"? Who's bag is this and whose going to claim it? Whose bag is this and who's going to claim it? Who's bag is this and who's going to claim it? Whose bag is this and whose going to claim it? None 29. HiSET Writing: Language Facility Identify the sentence with the correct use of parentheses. The solution (which was quite ingenious) saved the day. The solution (which was quite ingenious saved the day). The solution which was quite ingenious) saved the day. The solution (which was quite ingenious)) saved the day. None 30. HiSET Writing: Language Facility Select the sentence with the correct capitalization. "Is this the place he called 'Paradise'?" she asked. "Is this the place he called 'paradise'?" she asked. "is this the place he called 'Paradise'?" she asked. "Is This the Place He Called 'Paradise'?" She asked. None 31. HiSET Writing: Language Facility Identify the sentence with the correct use of quotation marks for a title. Have you read the chapter "The Rise of Civilizations" in our history book? Have you read the chapter, "The Rise of Civilizations" in our history book? Have you read the chapter "The Rise of Civilizations in our history book? Have you read the chapter 'The Rise of Civilizations' in our history book? None 32. HiSET Writing: Language Facility Select the sentence that correctly uses the passive voice. The novel was written by Harper Lee. Harper Lee wrote the novel. Harper Lee was writing the novel. The novel wrote Harper Lee. None 33. HiSET Writing: Language Facility Which sentence demonstrates correct use of a comma in a compound sentence? She wanted to go to the movie, but the tickets were sold out. She wanted to go to the movie but, the tickets were sold out. She wanted, to go to the movie but the tickets were sold out. She wanted to go to the movie, but, the tickets were sold out. None 34. HiSET Writing: Language Facility Identify the sentence that correctly uses an attributive tag. "I can't believe it's already noon," she said surprised. "I can't believe it's already noon", she said, surprised. "I can't believe it's already noon," she said, surprised. None 35. HiSET Writing: Language Facility Select the sentence that correctly uses a relative pronoun. The book, which she read, was fascinating. The book, that she read, was fascinating. The book which she read, was fascinating. The book, whom she read, was fascinating. None 36. HiSET Writing: Language Facility Which sentence correctly uses "affect" and "effect"? The effect of the medication was immediate. The new law will affect the effect of the previous policy. The medication will not effect your ability to drive. The affect of the new policy was noticeable. None 37. HiSET Writing: Language Facility Identify the sentence that correctly uses a coordinating conjunction. She must finish her work, for she can go out. She must finish her work for, she can go out. She must finish her work, for, she can go out. She must finish her work for she can go out. None 38. HiSET Writing: Language Facility Select the sentence that correctly uses a complex sentence structure. Although she was tired, she decided to go for a run. She decided to go for a run although she was tired. Although, she was tired, she decided to go for a run. She was tired, although she decided to go for a run. None 39. HiSET Writing: Language Facility Which of the following sentences correctly uses a semicolon? She was ill; however, she decided to go to work. She was ill; she decided to go to work. She was ill, she decided to go to work; even though she felt terrible. She was ill; but she decided to go to work. None 40. HiSET Writing: Language Facility Identify the sentence with the correct use of quotation marks for a title. Have you read the chapter "The Rise of Civilizations" in our history book? Have you read the chapter, "The Rise of Civilizations" in our history book? Have you read the chapter "The Rise of Civilizations in our history book? Have you read the chapter 'The Rise of Civilizations' in our history book? None 41. HiSET Writing: Writing Conventions Which sentence correctly uses a semicolon? She went to the store; but she forgot to buy milk. She went to the store; she forgot to buy milk. She went to the store, she forgot to buy milk. She went to the store; because she forgot to buy milk. None 42. HiSET Writing: Writing Conventions Which sentence demonstrates correct comma usage with introductory elements? Before the movie starts, remember to turn off your phone. After the meeting I will call you. Without knowing why, he was very angry at the situation. In spite of the rain we went for a walk. None 43. HiSET Writing: Writing Conventions Identify the sentence with correct parallel structure. She likes cooking, jogging, and to read. She likes to cook, jog, and read. She likes cooking, to jog, and reading. She likes to cook, jogging, and to read. None 44. HiSET Writing: Writing Conventions Choose the sentence that correctly uses the possessive form. Its not the cats fault that it broke the vase. It's not the cat's fault that it broke the vase. Its not the cats' fault that it broke the vase. It's not the cats fault that it broke the vase. None 45. HiSET Writing: Writing Conventions Which option correctly uses a colon? She has one goal in life: to find true happiness. She has one goal in life, to find: true happiness. She has: one goal in life to find true happiness. She has one goal: in life to find true happiness. None 46. HiSET Writing: Writing Conventions Which sentence correctly uses the past perfect tense? By the time he arrived, the movie had started. By the time he arrives, the movie will have started. By the time he had arrived, the movie started. By the time he arrived, the movie has started. None 47. HiSET Writing: Writing Conventions Select the sentence where the apostrophe is used correctly. The childrens' toys were scattered all over the floor. The children's toys were scattered all over the floor. The childrens toys were scattered all over the floor. The children's' toys were scattered all over the floor. None 48. HiSET Writing: Writing Conventions Which sentence demonstrates the correct use of a hyphen? She has a part time job at the cafe. She has a part-time job at the cafe. She has a part time-job at the cafe. She has a parttime job at the cafe. None 49. HiSET Writing: Writing Conventions Choose the sentence with the correct modifier placement. The girl with the blue dress sang beautifully. Sang beautifully, the girl with the blue dress. The girl sang beautifully with the blue dress. The girl beautifully sang with the blue dress. None 50. HiSET Writing: Writing Conventions Which sentence correctly uses a nonrestrictive clause? My sister, who is a vegetarian, does not eat meat. My sister who is a vegetarian does not eat meat. My sister who is a vegetarian, does not eat meat. My sister, who is a vegetarian does not eat meat. None 51. HiSET Writing: Writing Conventions Which sentence correctly uses "whom"? To whom are you speaking? Who are you speaking to? Whom is going to the store? Who do you think whom is responsible? None 52. HiSET Writing: Writing Conventions Select the sentence that correctly uses an ellipsis. "I don't know... maybe we should ask someone else." "I don't know. . .maybe we should ask someone else." "I don't know. . . maybe we should ask someone else." "I don't know ...maybe we should ask someone else." None 53. HiSET Writing: Writing Conventions Which sentence demonstrates the correct use of a comma in a compound sentence? She wanted to go for a walk, but it started to rain. She wanted to go for a walk but, it started to rain. She wanted to go for a walk but it started, to rain. She, wanted to go for a walk but it started to rain. None 54. HiSET Writing: Writing Conventions Identify the sentence that correctly uses a dash to indicate a sudden change in thought or tone. We will go to the park - unless you have a better idea? We will go to the park -unless you have a better idea? We will go to the park- unless you have a better idea? We will go to the park - unless you have a better idea. None 55. HiSET Writing: Writing Conventions Which sentence correctly uses a question mark within a quotation? He asked, "Will you be coming to the party"? He asked, "Will you be coming to the party?" He asked "Will you be coming to the party?" He asked, "Will you be coming to the party?". None 56. HiSET Writing: Writing Conventions Choose the sentence that correctly uses brackets. She said, "[The] project was a success." She said, "The project was a [success]." She said, "The [project] was a success." She said, "The project was a success [.]" None 57. HiSET Writing: Writing Conventions Which sentence correctly integrates a quote within the text? The teacher said, "Your assignment is to read 'War and Peace' by next week." The teacher said, "Your assignment is to read 'War and Peace by next week." The teacher said "Your assignment is to read 'War and Peace' by next week." The teacher said, Your assignment is to read "War and Peace" by next week. None 58. HiSET Writing: Writing Conventions Select the sentence that correctly uses parentheses. He decided to visit the museum (he loves art) after lunch. He decided to visit the museum (he loves art after lunch). He decided to visit the museum he loves art (after lunch). He decided (to visit the museum) he loves art after lunch. None 59. HiSET Writing: Writing Conventions Which sentence correctly uses quotation marks for titles? I just finished reading "The Great Gatsby" and it was amazing. I just finished reading 'The Great Gatsby' and it was amazing. I just finished reading The Great Gatsby and it was amazing. I just finished reading, "The Great Gatsby," and it was amazing. None 60. HiSET Writing: Writing Conventions Identify the sentence that correctly uses a comma in a complex sentence. While I was cooking, the phone rang. While I was cooking the phone, rang. While I was cooking, the phone, rang. While, I was cooking the phone rang. None 61. HiSET Writing: Writing Conventions Identify the sentence with correct parallel structure. She likes cooking, jogging, and to read. She likes to cook, jog, and read. She likes cooking, to jog, and reading. She likes to cook, jogging, and to read. None 1 out of 61 Time is Up! Time's up
