DIRECTIONS:
In the passage that follows, certain words and phrases are bolded and numbered. And you will find alternatives for the bolded part. In most cases, you are to choose the one that best expresses the idea, makes the statement appropriate for standard written English, or is worded most consistently with the style and tone of the passage as a whole. If you think the original version is best, choose “NO CHANGE.” You will also find questions about a section of the passage, or about the passage as a whole. These questions do not refer to an bolded portion of the passage, but rather are identified by a number or numbers in a box.
PASSAGE Celebrating Powwows
Part 1
Pauwau is an Algonquin word that once referred to medicine men, who danced (1), during tribal ceremonies. However, Europeans whom witnessed (2) these ceremonies for the first time thought the word referred to the whole event and began (3) calling the events “powwows,” the term now used by most American Indians. These early ceremonies were held, by individual tribes (4) to cure disease or to ensure (5) success in battle or hunting. At modern-day powwows, people gather to dance, sing, socialize, and witness ceremonies honoring the achievements of individuals or groups.
1.
A. NO CHANGE
B. men; who danced
C. men who danced,
D. men who danced
2.
F. NO CHANGE
G. who witnessing
H. witnessing
J. which witnessed
3.
A. NO CHANGE
B. begun
C. would began
D. will begin
4.
F. NO CHANGE
G. held by individual tribes
H. held by individual tribes,
J. held by, individual tribes,
5.
A. NO CHANGE
B. ensuring
C. by ensuring
D. for ensuring