Entry Exam Category: College Admission Exams
Course: Texas Success Initiative Assessment 2.0
Exam: TSIA2 Reading and Writing Practice Test 2

Practice Question

Extract

Select the best version of the underlined part of the sentence. If you think the original sentence is best, choose the first answer.
The historic town library is just passed the intersection of Main Street and the more residential Frederick Street.

Answer Choices

  • A: passed
  • B: pass
  • C: past
  • D: passing

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: "Past" is a preposition meaning beyond in position. "Passed" is the past tense of the verb "to pass". The library is located beyond the intersection.

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