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Washington Educator Skills Tests - WEST-B - Writing Practice Test
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The WEST–B is a basic skills assessment in reading, writing, and mathematics.

Washington Educator Skills Tests - WEST-B - Writing Practice Test
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1. 'The forecast called for rain, so James packed his umbrella' is an example of which type of organizational writing?
2. Choose the word or phrase that best completes the sentence.
The flood insurance was expensive, but it offered the homeowner ____________________ during the hurricane.
3. In the question, 'Where did you find her shoe?' the pronoun 'her' can best be described as ____________.
4. Which of the following contains a comma splice?
5. Select the word or phrase that corrects an error in one of the underlined portions of the text. If no correction is needed, select 'no correction needed.'
Mayor Williams, whose eyes bulged out of his head, stared at his watch in anticipation.
6. Select the word or phrase that corrects an error in one of the underlined portions of the text. If no correction is needed, select 'no correction needed.'
When we asked the waitress for more bread, we were told that you are only allowed one basket per table.
7. Which of the following sentences has the modifier correctly placed?
8. Select the word or phrase that corrects an error in one of the underlined portions of the text. If no correction is needed, select 'no correction needed.'
In the Spring, we plan to visit the Midwest, most specifically South Dakota.
9. Select the word or phrase that corrects an error in the underlined portion of the text. If no correction is needed, select 'no correction needed.'
In 2010, an oil spill occurred in the Gulf of Mexico. Today, the effects of that spill still alter the nesting habits of pelicans native to the area.
10. Determine the meaning of the underlined word.
The hikers immediately fed the emaciated dog.
11. Identify the correction needed in the sentence.
'The season finale is fast approaching; and I still don’t know which singer I’m rooting for.'
12. Choose the word or phrase that best completes the sentence.
Sadly, Robert _________________ homeless for nearly two years.
13. Choose the word that best completes the sentence.
Brody scored more baskets ______________ Hank.
14. Choose the word or phrase that best completes the sentence.
The woman often _____________________ before work.
15. Select the word or phrase that corrects an error in one of the underlined portions of the text. If no correction is needed, select 'no correction needed.'
The Museum of Natural History has a new dinosaur, the titanosaur.
16. 'Do pigs fly?' is an example of which type of writing?
17. Choose the pronoun that best completes the sentence.
The dog _____________ my roommate rescued is quickly adjusting to life in the city.
18. Select the word or phrase that corrects an error in the underlined portion of the text. If no correction is needed, select 'no correction needed.'
The leopard gecko is the gecko most often kept as a pet. It is nocturnal and had different color variations.
19. Choose the word that best completes the sentence.
Her excellent _________ allowed her to read the billboard from a long distance.
20. Choose the word that best completes the sentence.
The first apple of the season always tastes the ____________________.
21. Identify the part of speech for the underlined word.
What a lively concert!
22. Choose the word that uses parallel structure to complete the sentence.
Chase watered the flowers, mowed the lawn, and _________________ the pool.
23. Identify the error in the following sentence: 'He ran quick.'
24. Which of the following best describes the tone of the author?
As he fidgeted with his keys, his knees trembled and his voice quivered. He couldn’t find the words to explain how he ended up there.
25. Tone is used to ________.

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