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Read the sentence.When I attended the aquarium’s marine camp, I had a pleasant time studying nocturnal sea animals like the squirrelfish.Which word should be replaced with a more precise word?

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marine
B
pleasant
C
nocturnal
D
squirrelfish
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Read the sentence from a personal statement.My trip to the car show got me thinking about my future.Which is the best way to revise and expand the sentence to relay the writer’s experiences more precisely?

A
I find it’s helpful to think about my future and to allow things like my trip to the car show to help me figure it out.
B
Sometimes I get inspiration from a range of sources, like the car show, which made me think about my future goals.
C
When I took a trip to the cool car show, I saw a lot of sweet designs and engineering and that made think about my future.
D
Visiting the car show made me realize that I can combine my interests in design and engineering rather than choosing just one.
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Read the introduction to a personal statement.(1) Usually, when people talk about "rocky” relationships, it’s with a frown, but mine has enriched my life. (2) I became fascinated with rocks when I was really young, and throughout my childhood you could usually find me with my pockets bulging from whatever stony treasures I’d scavenged that day. (3) When my science teacher taught us a unit on geology, I realized that my fascination could become an exciting career that could also help me make good money. (4) Obtaining an internship to work on the geological exhibit at the museum is an important step on my road to being a geologist.

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Sentence 1 should include the writer’s first name.
B
Sentence 2 should state what the essay prompt was.
C
Sentence 3 should avoid mentioning money.
D
Sentence 4 should avoid the extreme opinion.
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Read the introduction to a personal statement.Ever since the summer we visited the New England seashore, I’ve been drawn to the ocean. I’m amazed by the variety of things that exists under the surface of the waves. I could spend the rest of my days learning about the ocean’s mysterious ways and never come close to learning all its secrets.

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to change the point of view
B
to change the tone
C
to add a summary
D
to add a topic
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In a personal statement, the writer’s point of view explains the writer’s

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position on the topic.
B
subject of the essay.
C
selection of the tone.
D
summary of the subject.
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Which sentence contains the best example of precise details?

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As I’ve gotten older, I’ve learned that I need to practice to see improvement.
B
Although I lost the debate, I gained the crucial skills of patience and resilience.
C
While it’s true that life has its ups and downs, I try to learn from experience.
D
Even though winning has its benefits, I also try to learn from losing.
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casual slangextreme opinionsfactual evidenceword choice

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casual slang
B
extreme opinions
C
factual evidence
D
word choice
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Read Marie’s conclusion to her personal statement.Ever since our class designed a website, I’ve been excited to learn more about how to write my own computer programs. Getting that small glimpse into programming made me realize how much more there is to know.

A
In the future, I’ll pay closer attention to the websites I see on the Internet.
B
I would like to add more features to the class website in the future.
C
I’m ready to try more advanced work to reach my programming goals.
D
As I move toward my goals, I’m looking forward to learning a lot.
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Read the introduction to a personal statement.Usually, when people talk about "rocky” relationships, it’s with a frown, but mine has enriched my life. I became fascinated with rocks when I was really young, and throughout my childhood you could usually find me with my pockets bulging from whatever stony treasures I’d scavenged that day. When my science teacher taught us a unit on geology, I realized that my fascination could become an exciting career that could also help me make good money. Obtaining an internship to work on the geological exhibit at the museum is an important step on my road to being a geologist.

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The writer uses creativity and humor to engage the reader.
B
The writer ponders childhood to stir up the reader’s memories.
C
The writer introduces the topic immediately to inform the reader.
D
The writer complains about relationships to gain the reader’s sympathy.
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In the body of a personal statement, the writer should include

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long sentences that provide lengthy musings on the topic.
B
general statements about the writer’s opinion of the topic.
C
precise details about the writer’s experience with the topic.
D
commonplace adjectives that vaguely describe the topic.

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