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Paragraph Completion (Non-Verbs)
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This task tests the ability to identify and write appropriately words other than verbs, including prepositions, articles, and pronouns. It comprises a passage, which provides a specific context, containing 10 blanks. The student is allotted five minutes total to write a single appropriate word for each blank. It is important to read carefully the entire passage and use the context information provided to determine the appropriate word. The response for each of the 10 blanks is scored individually but must be completely correct to receive credit; all 10 scores count equally in calculating the total score. This particular passage requires various types and combinations of prepositions, articles, and pronouns.
Results
In reviewing the student responses for this task, the Development Committee found that the English directions were worded clearly, as students completed the exercise in the manner expected, but that the directions could provide further guidance for the student. The responses to the task represented a wide range of performance. Committee members found that students wrote some unanticipated responses, particularly proper nouns. Using this information, the committee added a clarifying sentence to the directions in the actual exam: "Do NOT use proper nouns -- meaning names of people, such as 'Anna'; or places, such as 'Roma'; or things, such as 'Internet.'"
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