HSPT Test

HSPT Test practice questions, page 8 of 74, with answer review and explanations.

Question 36

Which of the following is an appropriate topic for a one-paragraph essay/theme?

  1. Ancient Ruins of South America
  2. Birds I've Seen in My Backyard
  3. The Architecture of Performance Venues
  4. The History of Libraries

Question 37

Which of the following topics would be most appropriate for a one-paragraph essay/theme?

  1. The Declaration of Independence
  2. How I Celebrated My Birthday
  3. The Importance of Public Parks in Major Metropolitan Areas
  4. The Culinary History of Cajun Cooking

Question 38

Which of the following topics would be most appropriate for a one-paragraph essay/theme?

  1. The Declaration of Independence
  2. How I Celebrated My Birthday
  3. The Importance of Public Parks in Major Metropolitan Areas
  4. The Culinary History of Cajun Cooking

Question 39

Which of the following sentences would make sense in an article titled `Digital and Traditional Writing Methods: Which is Better?`

  1. Calligraphy, the art of decorative handwriting, is becoming a popular hobby, and all you need to get started is paper and a special type of pen.
  2. The ancient Egyptians wrote on scrolls of papyrus, some of which were preserved well enough that they can still be read today. They wrote using a system of hieroglyphics.
  3. Writing on a computer has many advantages that are missing when you write with pen and paper: you can save multiple versions of your work, check it for spelling errors, and use features like copy, cut, and paste to reorganize large sections of text.
  4. For many people, journaling allows them to keep a record of their thoughts and experiences while their memories and emotions are still fresh. Many famous people throughout history have kept personal journals that have become valuable sources of their particular perspective on major events.

Question 40

Which of the following sentences would make sense in an article titled `Digital and Traditional Writing Methods: Which is Better?`

  1. Calligraphy, the art of decorative handwriting, is becoming a popular hobby, and all you need to get started is paper and a special type of pen.
  2. The ancient Egyptians wrote on scrolls of papyrus, some of which were preserved well enough that they can still be read today. They wrote using a system of hieroglyphics.
  3. Writing on a computer has many advantages that are missing when you write with pen and paper: you can save multiple versions of your work, check it for spelling errors, and use features like copy, cut, and paste to reorganize large sections of text.
  4. For many people, journaling allows them to keep a record of their thoughts and experiences while their memories and emotions are still fresh. Many famous people throughout history have kept personal journals that have become valuable sources of their particular perspective on major events.