Each of the 3 Writing sub-tests contains 15 items on clarity, vocabulary and spelling. Below are the sample questions designed to assist you in preparing for the exam.
Instructions: In the following pairs of sentences, identify the sentence which is most clearly written.
A. Bullet fragments were gathered in envelopes by officers.
B. Bullet fragments were gathered by officers in envelopes.
A. The officer had probable cause to arrest the suspect when he arrived at the scene.
B. When the officer arrived at the scene, he had probable cause to arrest the suspect.
A. There are several measures people can take to prevent home burglaries; one is to make sure houses are well lit.
B. There are several measures people can take to prevent home burglaries, one is to make sure houses are well lit.
A. The officers arrived at the scene of the fight. And then proceeded to separate the two men.
B. The officers arrived at the scene of the fight and then proceeded to separate the two men.
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