ACCUPLACER Next Generation Reading Version 10
Practice exam for Accuplacer under College Placement Exams (College Exams). 5 sample questions.
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Question 1
The passage most strongly suggests that Helga changes to 'another, warmer tone' (sentence 27) because she wants to
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Helga shifts to a warmer tone because she wishes to soften her refusal. The text shows she is refusing Margaret’s offer but quickly adds gratitude to avoid sounding rude. There is no evidence she wants breakfast, information about Jim Vayle, or to stop Margaret from leaving.
Rationale: Helga shifts to a warmer tone because she wishes to soften her refusal. The text shows she is refusing Margaret’s offer but quickly adds gratitude to avoid sounding rude. There is no evidence she wants breakfast, information about Jim Vayle, or to stop Margaret from leaving.
Question 2
The description of the sunrise in the sixth paragraph (sentences 18–21) mainly serves to
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The sunrise imagery reflects Helga’s distraction and detachment from the visitor, showing she is inattentive. It does not emphasize outdoor love, Margaret’s concern, or Margaret’s astonishment.
Rationale: The sunrise imagery reflects Helga’s distraction and detachment from the visitor, showing she is inattentive. It does not emphasize outdoor love, Margaret’s concern, or Margaret’s astonishment.
Question 3
In the passage, Margaret indicates that she’s concerned when she first sees Helga because she worries that Helga
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Margaret’s concern arises because Helga seems unwell and disengaged, suggesting a deeper problem. The other options are unsupported, but the passage implies Margaret thinks Helga may have made a decision that affects her career (joining English department).
Rationale: Margaret’s concern arises because Helga seems unwell and disengaged, suggesting a deeper problem. The other options are unsupported, but the passage implies Margaret thinks Helga may have made a decision that affects her career (joining English department).
Question 4
According to the passage, Margaret and others at Naxos generally regard Helga as
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The text states that nearly everyone was a little afraid of Helga, which means she was seen as intimidating. There is no evidence that she was considered reliable, overly friendly, or practical.
Rationale: The text states that nearly everyone was a little afraid of Helga, which means she was seen as intimidating. There is no evidence that she was considered reliable, overly friendly, or practical.
Question 5
The author quoted in Passage 1 would likely argue that the historian's having 'lifted passages from other historians' (sentence 4, Passage 2) is
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The author in Passage 1 frames plagiarism as common and widespread rather than rare, suggesting it is 'far from an isolated incident.' The other options either exaggerate punishment or mischaracterize the historical perspective.
Rationale: The author in Passage 1 frames plagiarism as common and widespread rather than rare, suggesting it is 'far from an isolated incident.' The other options either exaggerate punishment or mischaracterize the historical perspective.