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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 is C. Which is a hobby D. Is a hobby - CORRECT AN... SWER 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 More]

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