Entry Exam Category: College Admission Exams
Course: Texas Success Initiative Assessment 2.0
Exam: TSIA2 Reading and Writing Practice Test 1
Practice Question
In context, which is the best version of the underlined portion of sentence 2 (reproduced below)? I first recognize that I am a very stubborn person when I was in grade school and wanted to be able to juggle like my big brother.
Answer Choices
- A: (As it is now)
- B: In fact, I first recognize that I am a very stubborn person
- C: I first recognized this trait in myself
- D: The first time I recognize is
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is 'I first recognized this trait in myself' because it uses the correct past tense ('recognized') and clearly refers to the trait of stubbornness, improving clarity and grammar. Options A and B use incorrect present tense, and D is grammatically incorrect.