Accuplacer Reading Test Practice 40 Questions with Verified Answers
*Being a hobby that is*
A. Being a hobby that is
B. Is a hobby because it
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C. Which is a hobby
D. Is a hobby - CORRECT ANSWER D. Is a hobby
*Knocked sideways, the statue looked* as if it would fall.
A. Knocked sideways, the statue looked
B. The statue was knocked sideways, looked
C. The statue looked knocked sideways
D. The statue, looking knocked sideways - CORRECT ANSWER A. Knocked sideways, the statue looked
*To walk, biking, and driving* are Pat's favorite ways of getting around.
A. To walk, biking, and driving
B. Walking, biking, and driving
C. To walk, biking, and to drive
D. To walk, to bike, and also driving - CORRECT ANSWER B.) Walking, biking, and driving
*When you cross the street in the middle of the block, this* is an example of jaywalking
A. When you cross the street in the middle of the block, this
B. You cross the street in the middle of the block, this
C. Crossing the street in the middle of the block
D. The fact that you cross the street in the middle of the block - CORRECT ANSWER C. Crossing the street in the middle of the block
Walking by the corner the other day, *a child, I noticed, was watching* for the light to change
A.) a child, I noticed, was watching
B.) I noticed a child watching
C.) a child was watching, I noticed,
D.) there was, I noticed, a child watching - CORRECT ANSWER B. I noticed a child watching
*Going back to his old school,* everything there looked smaller than Don remembered.
A.) Going back to his old school,
B.) When he went back to his old school,
C.) To go back to his old school,
D.) As he went back to his old school, - CORRECT ANSWER B. When he went back to his old school,
Painting, drawing and to sculpt are some of the techniques artists such as Picasso used to express themselves
A. Painting, drawing and to sculpt
B. To paint, to draw, and sculpting
C. Painting, drawing and sculpting
D. To paint, draw and sculpting - CORRECT ANSWER C. Painting, drawing, and sculpting
Playing sports in school which is an activity meant to teach teamwork and leadership skills students can use later in life
A. Which is an activity
B. Is an activity because it is
C. Being an activity which is
D. Is an activity - CORRECT ANSWER D. Is an activity
*Glancing at his watch,* Daniel picked up his speed.
A.) Glancing at his watch,
B.) He glanced at his watch, and
C.) To glance at his watch
D.) He glanced at his watch, - CORRECT ANSWER A. Glancing at his watch,
*For a snake, shedding their skin* up to eight times a year is part of a natural process.
A.) For a snake , shedding their skin
B.) A snake's shedding its skin
C.) When a snake sheds its skin
D.) To shed its skin, for snakes - CORRECT ANSWER B. A snake's shedding its skin
*I was surprised by the noise peering*
through the window to see who was at the door
A. I was surprised by the noise peering
B. I was surprised by the noise, peered
C. The noise surprised me, peering
D. Surprised by the noise, I peered - CORRECT ANSWER D. Surprised by the noise, I peered
Rewrite the sentences - CORRECT ANSWER C
It is easy to carry solid objects without spilling them, but the
same cannot be said of liquids.
Rewrite, beginning with
Unlike liquids,
The next words will be
A. it is easy to
B. we can easily
C. solid objects can easily be
D. solid objects are easy to be - CORRECT ANSWER A. it is easy to
Although the sandpiper is easily frightened by noise and
light, it will bravely resist any force that threatens its nest.
Rewrite, beginning with
The sandpiper is easily frightened by noise and light,
The next words will be
A. but it will bravely resist
B. nevertheless bravely resisting
C. and it will bravely resist
D. even if bravely resisting - CORRECT ANSWER B. nevertheless bravely resisting
The band began to play, and then the real party started.
Rewrite, beginning with
The real party started
The next words will be
A. after the band began
B. and the band began
C. although the band began
D. the band beginning - CORRECT ANSWER A. after the band began
Chris heard no unusual noises when he listened in the park.
Rewrite, beginning with
Listening in the park,
The next words will be
A. no unusual noises could be heard
B. then Chris heard no unusual noises
C. and hearing no unusual noises
D. Chris heard no unusual noises - CORRECT ANSWER D. Chris heard no unusual noises
It is unusual to see owls during the daytime, since they are
nocturnal animals.
Rewrite, beginning with
Being nocturnal animals,
The next words will be
A. it is unusual to see owls
B. owls are not usually seen
C. owls during the daytime are
D. it is during the daytime that - CORRECT ANSWER B. owls are not usually seen
If I want your opinion, I will ask for it.
Rewrite, beginning with
I won't ask for your opinion
The next words will be
A. if I want it
B. when I want it
C. although I want it
D. unless I want it - CORRECT ANSWER D. unless I want it
It began to rain, and everyone at the picnic ran to the trees
to take shelter.
Rewrite, beginning with
Everyone at the picnic ran to take shelter
The next words will be
A. beginning to rain
B. when it began to rain
C. although it began to rain
D. and it began to rain - CORRECT ANSWER B. when it began to rain
Lucy saw an amazing sight when she witnessed her first
sunrise.
Rewrite, beginning with
Witnessing her first sunrise,
The next words will be
A. an amazing sight was seen
B. when Lucy saw an amazing sight
C. Lucy saw an amazing sight
D. seeing an amazing sight - CORRECT ANSWER C. Lucy saw an amazing sight
After three hours of walking the museum, the entire family
felt in need of a rest.
Rewrite, beginning with
The entire family felt in need of a rest
The next words will be
A. walking through the museum for three hours
B. having walked through the museum for three hours.
C. and they walked through the museum for three hours
D. despite having walked through the museum for three
hours. - CORRECT ANSWER B. having walked through the museum for three hours.
The big celebration meal was over, and everyone began to
feel sleepy.
Rewrite, beginning with
Everyone began to feel sleepy
The next words will be
A. and the big celebration meal
B. before the big celebration meal
C. after the big celebration meal
D. although the big celebration meal - CORRECT ANSWER C. after the big celebration meal
The quotation from De Quincey indicates that the memory
A. Always operates at peak efficiency
B. Breaks down under the great stain
C. Improves if it is used often
D. Becomes unreliable if it tires - CORRECT ANSWER C. Improves if it is used often
Unemployment was the overriding fact of life when
Franklin D. Roosevelt became president of the United
States on March 4, 1933. An anomaly of the time was that
the government did not systematically collect statistics of
joblessness; actually it did not start doing so until 1940. The
Bureau of Labor Statistics later estimated that 12,830,000
persons were out of work in 1933, about one-fourth of a
civilian labor force of more than 51 million.
Roosevelt signed the Federal Emergency Relief Act on May
12, 1933. The president selected Harry L. Hopkins, who
headed the New York relief program, to run FERA. A gifted
administrator, Hopkins quickly put the program into high
gear. He gathered a small staff in Washington and brought
the state relief organizations into the FERA system. While
the agency tried to provide all the necessities, food came
first. City dwellers usually got an allowance for fuel, and rent
for one month was - CORRECT ANSWER D. The creation of President Roosevelt's FERA program
With varying success, many women around the world
today struggle for equal rights. Historically, women have
achieved greater equality with men during periods of social
adversity. The following factors initiated the greatest number
of improvements for women: violent revolution, world war,
and the rigors of pioneering in an undeveloped land. In all
three cases, the essential element that improved the status
of women was a shortage of men, which required women to
perform many of society's vital tasks.
We can conclude from the information in this passage that
A. women today are highly successful in winning equal
rights.
B. only pioneer women have been considered equal to
men.
C. historically, women have only achieved equality
through force.
D. historically, the principle of equality alone has not been
enough to secure women equal rights. - CORRECT ANSWER D. historically, the principle of equality alone has not been
enough to secure women equal rights.
All water molecules form six-sided structures as they freeze
and become snow crystals. The shape of the crystal is
determined by temperature, vapor, and wind conditions in
the upper atmosphere. Snow crystals are always symmetrical
because these conditions affect all six sides simultaneously.
The purpose of the passage is to present
A. a personal observation.
B. a solution to a problem.
C. actual information.
D. opposing scientific theories. - CORRECT ANSWER C. actual information.
In the words of Thomas DeQuincey, "It is notorious that
the memory strengthens as you lay burdens upon it." If,
like most people, you have trouble recalling the names of
those you have just met, try this: The next time you are
introduced, plan to remember the names. Say to yourself,
"I'll listen carefully; I'll repeat each person's name to be sure
I have it, and I will remember." You'll discover how effective
this technique is and probably recall those names for the rest
of your life.
The writer believes people remember names best when they
a. meet new people
b. are intelligent
c. decide to do so
d. are interested in people - CORRECT ANSWER c. decide to do so
Many people have owned, or heard of, traditional piggy banks...
This passage is mainly about how
A. People in different countries save their money
B. People in England made pottery centuries ago
C. A common term originated in a surprising way
D. An usual custom got started - CORRECT ANSWER C. A common term originated in a surprising way
The wheel is considered one of the most important mechanical inventions of all time...
A. Is one of the world's oldest inventions
B. Forms the basis of so many later inventions
C. Can be traced to many different cultures
D. Is one of the world's most famous inventions - CORRECT ANSWER B. Forms the basis of so many later inventions
Samual Morse, best known today as the inventor of Morse code...
Morse left the art world and helped invent the telegraph because he
A. Was tired painting
B. Wanted to communicate with people far away
C. Experienced a personal tragedy in his life
D. Was fascinated by science - CORRECT ANSWER C. Experienced a personal tragedy in his life
Leonardo da Vinci is not only one of the most famous artists in history, but he also a...
The author of this passage is praising da Vinci primarily for his
A. Artistic talent
B. Intelligence
C. Foresight
D. Fame - CORRECT ANSWER C. Foresight
The Midwest is experiencing its worst drought in 15 years. Corn and soybean prices are expected to be very high this year.
What does the second sentence do?
A. It restates the idea found in the first
B. It states an effect
C. It gives an example
D. It analyzes the statement made in the first - CORRECT ANSWER B. It states an effect.
Social studies classes focus on the complexity of our social environment.
The subject combines the study of history and the social sciences and promotes skills in citizenship
What does the second sentence do?
A. It expands on the first sentence
B. It makes a contrast
C. It proposes a solution
D. It states an effect - CORRECT ANSWER A. It expands on the first sentence
Knowledge of another language fosters greater awareness of cultural diversity among the peoples of the world.
Individuals who have forgotten language skills can appreciate more readily other peoples' values and ways of life.
How are the two sentences related?
A. They contradict each other
B. They present problems and solutions
C. They establish a contrast
D. They repeat the same idea - CORRECT ANSWER D. They repeat the same idea
While most people think of dogs as pets, some dogs are bred and trained specifically for certain types of work.
The bloodhound's acute sense of smell and willing personality make it ideal for tracking lost objects or people.
What does the second sentence do?
A. It makes a contrast
B. It restates an idea found in the first
C. It states an effect
D. It gives an example - CORRECT ANSWER D. It gives an example
Paris, France, is a city that has always been known as a
center of artistic and cultural expression.
In the 1920s, Paris was home to many artists and writers
from around the world who became famous, such as Picasso
and Hemingway.
What does the second sentence do?
A. It reinforces the first.
B. It states an effect.
C. It draws a conclusion.
D. It provides a contrast. - CORRECT ANSWER A. It reinforces the first
Studies show that the prevalence of fast-food restaurants corresponds with the rates of obesity in both children and adults.
Obesity is now on the rise in countries where fast-food restaurants are becoming more common.
How do the two sentences relate?
A. They express roughly the same idea
B. They contradict each other
C. They present problems and solutions
D. They establish a contrast - CORRECT ANSWER A. They express roughly the same idea
Compared with the rest of the country, North Dakota has a thriving economy...
With temperatures in January ranging from 2 to 17 degrees Fahrenheit...
What does the second sentence do?
A. It reinforces the first
B. It explains what is stated in the first
C. It contradicts the first
D. It analyzes a statement made in the first - CORRECT ANSWER C. It contradicts the first
Some stores are testing a new checkout system that allows
shoppers to use their mobile phones to scan items as they
walk through stores and pay at self-service kiosks, skipping
the cashiers' lines.
The new mobile checkout system is intended to reduce long
lines and customer wait times in stores.
What does the second sentence do?
A. It expands on the first
B. It states an effect
C. It contrasts with the first
D. It gives an example - CORRECT ANSWER B. It states an effect
According to the American Sleep Disorders Association, the average teenager needs around 9.5 hours of sleep per night...
The average adult requires between six and eight hours of sleep per night for optimal health and productivity.
How do these two sentences relate?
A. They establish a contrast
B. They contradict each other
C. They reinforce each other
D. They provide a problem and solution - CORRECT ANSWER A. They establish a contrast [Show Less]