Catholic High School Entrance Exams 2008 Book

How to Use This Book     xi
About the Exams
Facts about the COOP     3
COOP Exam Format     3
How the COOP Is Scored     10
Facts about the HSPT     11
HSPT Exam Format     11
How the HSPT Is Scored     18
Facts about the TACHS     19
TACHS Exam Format     19
How the TACHS Is Scored     26
Test-Taking Strategies     27
Use the Test Structure to Your Advantage     27
Approaching COOP, TACHS, and HSPT Questions     29
Stay Calm     30
Diagnostic Quizzes
COOP Diagnostic Quiz     37
Answers and Explanations     46
HSPT Diagnostic Quiz     53
Answers and Explanations     62
TACHS Diagnostic Quiz     69
Answers and Explanations     84
Skill Review
Verbal Skills     95
Synonyms     95
Words-in-Context     100
Antonyms     102
Verbal Classification     104
Analogies     106
Vocabulary-Building Strategies     112
Verbal Skills Practice Set     114
Answers and Explanations     116
ReadingComprehension     117
Reading on Tests Is Different From Everyday Reading     117
The Questions     120
Critical Reading Skills     121
Reading Comprehension Practice Set     127
Answers and Explanations     132
Language Arts     133
How to Approach Language Arts Error Questions     134
Punctuation Review     135
Grammar Review     137
Style Review     145
Spelling     150
Composition     152
Language Arts Practice Set     54
Answers and Explanations     156
Math Skills     157
How to Approach Math Questions     157
Arithmetic Review     160
Math Skills Practice Set     174
Answers and Explanations     176
Algebra Basics     177
Algebraic Expressions     178
Equations     179
Substitution     180
Inequalities     181
Picking Numbers and Backsolving     182
Algebra Basics Practice Set     183
Answers and Explanations     184
Algebra Word Problems     187
Translating English Into Algebra      187
Word Problems With Formulas     189
Word Problem Strategies     189
Algebra Word Problems Practice Set     190
Answers and Explanations     192
Geometry     195
Lines and Angles     195
Triangles     198
Quadrilaterals     202
Circles     204
Coordinate Geometry     205
Geometry Practice Set     206
Answers and Explanations     208
Tables, Charts, Graphs, and Maps     211
Line Graphs     211
Bar Graphs     212
Pictographs     213
Tables     213
Pie Charts     214
Venn Diagrams     215
Maps     215
How to Approach Diagram Questions     216
Tables, Charts, Graphs, and Maps Practice Set     219
Answers and Explanations     222
Quantitative Reasoning     223
Number Relationships     223
Visual Problems     225
Symbol Relationships     226
Quantitative Reasoning Practice Set     228
Answers and Explanations     230
Reasoning Skills     231
Sequence      231
Logic     243
Essential Element     250
Picture Analogy     253
Verbal Sequence     254
Ability Questions     258
Reasoning Skills Practice Set     260
Answers and Explanations     262
Practice Tests
COOP Practice Test 1     267
Answers and Explanations     304
COOP Practice Test 2     323
Answers and Explanations     362
HSPT Practice Test 1     383
Answers and Explanations     420
HSPT Practice Test 2     447
Answers and Explanations     484
TACHS Practice Test 1     507
Answers and Explanations     544
TACHS Practice Test 2     565
Answers and Explanations     598