CONTENTS
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INTRODUCTION................................................................................................... 2
WRITTEN EXPRESSION: TEST 1 ....................................................................... 3
HUMANITIES COMPREHENSION AND INTERPRETATION: TEST 2 ............... 4
MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE: TEST 3 .......................................................... 20
WRITTEN EXPRESSION: TEST 4 ..................................................................... 32
ANSWER KEYS .................................................................................................. 33
ANSWER SHEET ................................................................................................ 35
1
INTRODUCTION
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These practice questions provide preparation for sitting various scholarship and select entry tests
for students entering Years 9 or 10. You may wish to time yourself while you complete these
questions. It’s useful for you to become familiar with how quickly you need to work to complete
all questions. If you decide to time yourself, allow the following:
• Written Expression Test 1 (25 minutes)
• Humanities Comprehension and Interpretation Test 2 (40 minutes)
• Mathematics Test 3 (40 minutes)
• Written Expression Test 4 (25 minutes)
Alternatively, you can work through these questions in your own time.
Before you start carefully remove the answer sheet from the back of the booklet. For each question
clearly mark the oval A, B, C or D to indicate your answer using a pencil. If you decide to change
your answer, carefully remove your first mark and pencil in your new choice.
The answers to the multiple-choice questions are provided at the back of this booklet. The Written
Expression tests don’t have answers provided. However, the two practice tests will familiarise
you with the format of common Written Expression tests. You are encouraged to respond to the
writing tests with original and unique thoughts on the topics. You may respond in any way you
think best fits the topic. For example, you could write a story, a persuasive piece or a personal
reflection.
You will be assessed on:
• the quality of the thoughts and content developed in the writing
• the quality of the structure and organisation developed to respond to the topic
• the quality, effectiveness and appropriateness of the language used.
You must respond to the topics presented and will be penalised if your writing appears to be
rehearsed and not developed from the test stimulus.
On the test day
• Listen carefully to the test supervisor.
• Carefully read the instructions on the front cover of each test.
• Do not rush. However, don’t spend too long on a difficult question. If you skip a question make
sure your next answer is marked against the correct question number on the answer sheet.
• Mark the answer you think is most likely to be correct. No marks will be deducted for incorrect
answers.
• If you have time at the end go back and check your answers and make sure you have
answered every question.
• Remember to bring:
- two HB or B pencils
- one good eraser and a pencil sharpener
- a blue or black pen or black pencil for the Written Expression tests
- a bottle of water and a healthy snack for the break.
2
WRITTEN EXPRESSION: TEST 1
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Use the following to develop a piece of writing.
How does your public image
differ from your private self?
Your writing will be judged on:
• what you have to say
• how well you organise what you have to say
• how clearly and effectively you express yourself.
The amount you write is not as important as the thoughts you express and how you express them.
END OF TEST 1
