12.Practice.Tests.for.the.SAT_2015-2016_1128p

Section s 1
Practice Test Five
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Directions: The following passage is an early draft of an essay. Some parts of the passage need to be rewritten.
Read the passage and select the best answer for each question that follows. Some questions are about particular sentences
or parts of sentences and ask you to improve sentence structure or word choice. Other questions ask you to
consider organization and development. In choosing answers, follow the conventions of standard written English.
Questions 30-35 are based on the following passage.
(1) Many art lovers have never heard of Dieter Roth.
(2) Of all the Swiss artists of the past century, he is
probably the least well known. (3) He attended school
in Switzerland, where he cultivated a love of poetry
and art-the Constructivist-inspired Concrete Art style
espoused by Swiss artist Max Bill-and became known
for his graphic work in prints and art books. (4) He
made his living designing books, textiles, jewelry, and
plywood furniture. (5) In 1953, Roth was involved with
a group of artists and writers who published a journal
called Spirale. (6) He designed the first cover.
(7) In 1960, Roth encountered the kinetic sculptures
of Swiss artist Jean Tinguely, some of which were built
to self-destruct. (8) Tinguely's belief that art and life
were part of the same process had a profound effect on
Roth. (9) By 1966, Roth was using bananas and sausages
in his printmaking instead of metal. (IO) From then on,
his main theme was the passage of time. (11) It was
illustrated with depictions of visible decay, chance, and
mindless accumulation. (12) Dieter Roth being seen
as an anti-art satirist because he used unconventional
materials.
(13) Roth remained elusive to the public. (14) He
was suspicious of galleries and dealers and skeptical of
museums and curators as interpreters of his work. (15)
Roth spurned the art world and distrusted other artists,
while managing to command their respect.
30. Which is the best version of the underlined portion
of sentence 3 (reproduced below)?
He attended school in Switzerland. where
he cultivated a love of poetry and art-the
Constructivist-inspired Concrete Art style espoused
by Swiss artist Max Bill-and became known fo r his
graphic arts work in prints and art books.
(A) (As it is now)
(B) Attending school in Switzerland, where he
(C) At school in Switzerland, where he
(D) Having attended school in Switzerland, he
(E) He attended school in Switzerland, he
31. Which of the following is the best version of
the underlined portion of sentences 5 and 6
(reproduced below)?
In 1953. Roth was involved with a group of artists
and writers who published a journal called Spirale.
He designed the first cover.
(A) In 1953, Roth was involved with a group of
artists and writers who published a journal
called Spirale, and he designed
(B) In 1953, Roth was involved with a group of
artists and writers who published a journal
called Spirale, for which he designed
( C) So in 1953, Roth was involved with a group
of artists and writers who published a journal
called Spirale, designing
(D) Consequently, a group of artists and writers
who published a journal called Spirale had
Roth involved in 1953 with his designing
(E) By being involved with a group of artists
and writers who published a journal called
Spirale, he designed
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