CFA 15 Test Corrections

What is the participle in the following sentence?

Removing my sunglasses, I walked slowly into the dark room.

• slowly

• dark

• removing

• walked

Choose the TWO sentences that have the participle underlined.

• The abusing guards mistreated the prisoners.

• The abusing guards mistreated the prisoners.

• The confused man was angered by the children's behavior.

• The confused man was angered by the children's behavior.

What word is being modified by the underlined phrase? 

The fire trucks, speeding through the city, stopped all other traffic. 

• traffic

• trucks

• city

• fire 

What is the following underlined phrase functioning as? Our dog's favorite thing to do is snuggling up under the covers.

• subject

• object of the preposition

• predicate nominative/noun

• direct object

Which of the following explains the function of the underlined words as used in the sentence.

Singing and dancing can be a fun activity for a talent show. 

• Predicate nominative/noun

• Direct Object

• Subject

• Indirect Object

Washed Away

1 Imagine spending hours, even days, creating a work of art, only to let the rain wash away all traces of it. A rare kind of artist will do exactly that, especially if he or she works in a medium as impermanent as chalk.    2 Julian Beever is this kind of artist. Born in England, Beever started making chalk drawings after he graduated from art school. His first attempts were two-dimensional, and he drew them on public pavement, receiving pennies from passing admirers. Then one day, Beever was working in Brussels and saw some street tiles being removed. He liked the idea of trying to re-create the depth of tiles and space in his chalk drawings, so he tried drawing a woman in a tile-lined swimming pool. Creating the illusion of depth in the picture was a real challenge—until Beever discovered a secret.    3 Looking through a wide-angle camera lens allowed Beever to gain a greater perspective. It has to do with how the brain judges distance when only looking through one eye, as when looking through the viewfinder of a camera. Or, as Beever says, “It makes the brain believe stuff that it otherwise wouldn’t believe.” Beever soon realized that by keeping a camera on a tripod in one spot and by checking every chalk mark he made, he could create images that appeared to have height, width, and depth.    4 Beever usually begins by drawing his intended design in miniature. Then he outlines a scribble on the pavement where he is drawing by using a rope to help create the lines. Once the lines are created, Beever constantly walks back and forth to the camera between sketching, which makes his work physically tiring. It is not uncommon for one of Beever’s drawings to take three or more days to complete.   5 Aside from the challenges of actually making his chalk drawings, Beever’s work conditions depend on the weather. If he is working on a drawing in winter, he has fewer daylight hours in which to work. If it is cold, windy, scorching, or humid, Beever simply has to struggle through whatever nature offers.  6 Then there are the difficulties posed by working in public places. Most artists work privately, but because of the locations Beever chooses, he is watched and questioned by bystanders. Some people even try to strike up conversations about current events or life in general. Through any distraction, Beever remains focused and involved in his artistic process.    7 The uniqueness and temporary quality of Beever’s work make observers feel honored to witness his process or see the final result. However, some people do not like the fact that Beever’s work is drawn in public places. A few have labeled it “graffiti.” Beever doesn’t mind, though. He believes that art is for the people, saying, “Art shouldn’t be locked away in galleries and libraries and books.” Moreover, people are excited to watch or wait for the final product.    8 Beever’s three-dimensional chalk images often amaze people. Once Beever drew potholes on the pavement that looked so real drivers swerved to avoid them!    9 Since his art is often washed or worn away over time, Beever has found a solution for creating something more lasting—a camera. The photographs Beever takes of his street art are permanent records of his creations. The photographs allow a whole new audience to experience his art, thanks to the far-reaching vehicle of the Internet. The Internet acts as a kind of virtual art gallery, or museum, where countless numbers of people can marvel at Beever’s work anytime, from anywhere in the world. For an artist who believes art should be available to everyone, Julian Beever has found a wonderful way to achieve his goal of reaching many people with his chalk creations.   

Choose the question that is answered in the passage.

• Where did Julian Beever attend art school?

• How many chalk drawings has Julian Beever created?

• What process does Julian Beever use to create his chalk art?

• At what age did Julian Beever know he was going to pursue a career in art?

Washed Away

1 Imagine spending hours, even days, creating a work of art, only to let the rain wash away all traces of it. A rare kind of artist will do exactly that, especially if he or she works in a medium as impermanent as chalk.    2 Julian Beever is this kind of artist. Born in England, Beever started making chalk drawings after he graduated from art school. His first attempts were two-dimensional, and he drew them on public pavement, receiving pennies from passing admirers. Then one day, Beever was working in Brussels and saw some street tiles being removed. He liked the idea of trying to re-create the depth of tiles and space in his chalk drawings, so he tried drawing a woman in a tile-lined swimming pool. Creating the illusion of depth in the picture was a real challenge—until Beever discovered a secret.    3 Looking through a wide-angle camera lens allowed Beever to gain a greater perspective. It has to do with how the brain judges distance when only looking through one eye, as when looking through the viewfinder of a camera. Or, as Beever says, “It makes the brain believe stuff that it otherwise wouldn’t believe.” Beever soon realized that by keeping a camera on a tripod in one spot and by checking every chalk mark he made, he could create images that appeared to have height, width, and depth.    4 Beever usually begins by drawing his intended design in miniature. Then he outlines a scribble on the pavement where he is drawing by using a rope to help create the lines. Once the lines are created, Beever constantly walks back and forth to the camera between sketching, which makes his work physically tiring. It is not uncommon for one of Beever’s drawings to take three or more days to complete.   5 Aside from the challenges of actually making his chalk drawings, Beever’s work conditions depend on the weather. If he is working on a drawing in winter, he has fewer daylight hours in which to work. If it is cold, windy, scorching, or humid, Beever simply has to struggle through whatever nature offers.  6 Then there are the difficulties posed by working in public places. Most artists work privately, but because of the locations Beever chooses, he is watched and questioned by bystanders. Some people even try to strike up conversations about current events or life in general. Through any distraction, Beever remains focused and involved in his artistic process.    7 The uniqueness and temporary quality of Beever’s work make observers feel honored to witness his process or see the final result. However, some people do not like the fact that Beever’s work is drawn in public places. A few have labeled it “graffiti.” Beever doesn’t mind, though. He believes that art is for the people, saying, “Art shouldn’t be locked away in galleries and libraries and books.” Moreover, people are excited to watch or wait for the final product.    8 Beever’s three-dimensional chalk images often amaze people. Once Beever drew potholes on the pavement that looked so real drivers swerved to avoid them!    9 Since his art is often washed or worn away over time, Beever has found a solution for creating something more lasting—a camera. The photographs Beever takes of his street art are permanent records of his creations. The photographs allow a whole new audience to experience his art, thanks to the far-reaching vehicle of the Internet. The Internet acts as a kind of virtual art gallery, or museum, where countless numbers of people can marvel at Beever’s work anytime, from anywhere in the world. For an artist who believes art should be available to everyone, Julian Beever has found a wonderful way to achieve his goal of reaching many people with his chalk creations. 

What is the central idea of Paragraph 9?

• Julian Beever interacts with the public as part of his art.

• Julian Beever uses the Internet showcase his art.

• Julian Beever believes that people should help him with his art.

• Julian Beever knows how to keep his artwork from being ruined by the weat

1 Imagine spending hours, even days, creating a work of art, only to let the rain wash away all traces of it. A rare kind of artist will do exactly that, especially if he or she works in a medium as impermanent as chalk. 

Which words in the passage help the reader know what medium means in paragraph 1?

• gallery, museum, marvel, reaching

• weather, winter, cold, windy, nature

• perspective, brain, lens, depth

• chalk, drawing, product, photographs

Which of the following statements from the passage is an opinion?

• Born in England, Beever started making chalk drawings after he graduated from art school.

• Then one day, Beever was working in Brussels and saw some street tiles being removed.

• Moreover, people are excited to watch or wait for the final product.

• The photographs allow a whole new audience to experience his art, thanks to the far-reaching vehicle of the Internet.

The author’s main purpose is:

• to inform about an artist he admires.

• to explain a story about a fictional character.

• to persuade readers to create art with chalk.

• to provide a detailed description of a work of art.