Specialized High Schools Admissions Test (SHSAT) [shsat]

Question 1

Read the following passage and answer the question. "The urban heat island effect occurs when cities experience higher temperatures than their rural surroundings. Buildings, roads, and other infrastructure absorb and re-emit the sun's heat more than natural landscapes do. Dark surfaces like asphalt and rooftops contribute significantly to this phenomenon. As a result, city residents may face increased health risks during heat waves." Which sentence best states the main idea of this passage?

Dark surfaces like asphalt contribute to high temperatures in cities. Cities are warmer than rural areas because of human-made structures that absorb and release heat. City residents face more health risks than people who live in rural areas. The urban heat island effect is a phenomenon unique to very large cities.

Correct Answer:

Cities are warmer than rural areas because of human-made structures that absorb and release heat.

Question 2

Read the following sentences and choose the option that best corrects the underlined error. "The students was excited to begin their science project." What change, if any, should be made to this sentence?

Change "was" to "were" Change "their" to "there" Change "excited" to "excitedly" No change is needed.

Correct Answer:

Change "was" to "were"

Question 3

Read the following passage and answer the question. "Bioluminescence is the production and emission of light by living organisms. It is found in marine environments more than anywhere else on Earth. Deep-sea fish, jellyfish, and certain bacteria all use bioluminescence. Scientists believe that organisms use this ability to attract prey, communicate, or avoid predators." According to the passage, why do organisms use bioluminescence?

To produce warmth in cold ocean depths To attract prey, communicate, or avoid predators To create chemical reactions with seawater To help scientists conduct research

Correct Answer:

To attract prey, communicate, or avoid predators

Question 4

Choose the sentence that uses punctuation correctly.

The hikers, who were exhausted stopped to rest at the summit. The hikers, who were exhausted, stopped to rest at the summit. The hikers who were exhausted, stopped to rest at the summit. The hikers who were, exhausted stopped to rest at the summit.

Correct Answer:

The hikers, who were exhausted, stopped to rest at the summit.

Question 5

Read the passage and answer the question. "When Marie Curie began her research in the late 1800s, science was largely a field dominated by men. Despite facing significant barriers, she persevered and became the first woman to win a Nobel Prize. She later became the first person — male or female — to win the Nobel Prize twice. Her achievements opened doors for generations of women scientists who followed her path." What is the most likely purpose of this passage?

To criticize the scientific community of the late 1800s To explain how the Nobel Prize is awarded To inform readers about Marie Curie's historic accomplishments To argue that women are better scientists than men

Correct Answer:

To inform readers about Marie Curie's historic accomplishments

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