ACCUPLACER Next Generation Reading Version 6
Practice exam for Accuplacer under College Placement Exams (College Exams). 5 sample questions.
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Question 1
Which is the best way to revise and combine sentences 4 and 5 (reproduced below)? These elements created an effect of disillusionment and bitter realism. Many of these elements were brought to Hollywood by German directors fleeing their war-torn land.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: This version smoothly combines the sentences with a clear, concise structure while retaining all key information.
Rationale: This version smoothly combines the sentences with a clear, concise structure while retaining all key information.
Question 2
In the context of the passage, what sentence should be inserted immediately after sentence 11 (reproduced below)? Mason counters that the alarm calls from the caged rats were not frequent enough to motivate their peers, but both parties are speculating at this point.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: This sentence logically follows the speculation mentioned, suggesting a need for further study to resolve the debate.
Rationale: This sentence logically follows the speculation mentioned, suggesting a need for further study to resolve the debate.
Question 3
Which is the best version of the underlined portion of sentence 12 (reproduced below)? Mason's new study is one of many that are changing how scientists think about empathy and altruism, namely: that such characteristics are not limited to people, as they once thought.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: altruism, namely,' correctly uses commas to set off 'namely' as an appositive, improving clarity.
Rationale: altruism, namely,' correctly uses commas to set off 'namely' as an appositive, improving clarity.
Question 4
Where would the following sentence best fit in the passage? The results of two new experiments suggest that rats are surprisingly selfless.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: After sentence 8, it directly supports Mason's claim about altruistic behavior in rats.
Rationale: After sentence 8, it directly supports Mason's claim about altruistic behavior in rats.
Question 5
In context, how should the underlined part of sentence 6 (reproduced below) be revised? The rats eating the chocolate themselves.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: have eaten' corrects the fragment and aligns with the present tense narrative of the experiment.
Rationale: have eaten' corrects the fragment and aligns with the present tense narrative of the experiment.