California High School Exit Exam Prep
Practice Test 4
Essay
Practice 30 minutes
Directions: The following two essay questions will test your knowledge of the written language. Reach each question carefully and then select one as your essay topic. You have thirty minutes to write a short essay on the one of the topics.
1. Which do you think has a greater effect on a person -- heredity or environment? Explain and support your answer giving specific detail. Title this essay "Heredity or Environment"?
2. What person has had the greatest influence on your life. Describe your relationship to this person. What are his or her outstanding characteristics. Give details on how he or she has influenced you. Title this essay "Greatest Influence."