ACCUPLACER Next Generation Reading Version 7
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: The context implies that Helga realizes her initial tone was cold or abrupt, and she changes to a warmer tone to be more polite and not offend Margaret. Choice A is not supported. Choice B might be related but not primary. Choice D is not indicated.
Rationale: The context implies that Helga realizes her initial tone was cold or abrupt, and she changes to a warmer tone to be more polite and not offend Margaret. Choice A is not supported. Choice B might be related but not primary. Choice D is not indicated.
Question 2
The description of the sunrise in the sixth paragraph (sentences 18-21) mainly serves to
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The sunrise description shows that Helga is distracted by the view and not fully engaged with Margaret, highlighting her inattentiveness. Choice A might be true but not the main purpose. Choice C and D focus on Margaret, but the description is from Helga's perspective.
Rationale: The sunrise description shows that Helga is distracted by the view and not fully engaged with Margaret, highlighting her inattentiveness. Choice A might be true but not the main purpose. Choice C and D focus on Margaret, but the description is from Helga's perspective.
Question 3
In the passage, Margaret indicates that she's concerned when she first sees Helga because she worries that Helga
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The passage suggests that Margaret is concerned about the state of Helga's room, indicating messiness. Choice A is not mentioned. Choice C might be inferred but not directly. Choice D is not related.
Rationale: The passage suggests that Margaret is concerned about the state of Helga's room, indicating messiness. Choice A is not mentioned. Choice C might be inferred but not directly. Choice D is not related.
Question 4
According to the passage, Margaret and others at Naxos generally regard Helga as
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The passage describes Helga as having a presence that others find intimidating or formidable. Choice A is not supported. Choice B is contrary to her aloofness. Choice C is not indicated.
Rationale: The passage describes Helga as having a presence that others find intimidating or formidable. Choice A is not supported. Choice B is contrary to her aloofness. Choice C is not indicated.
Question 5
According to the author of Passage 2, fierce animal species inspire what feeling in humans?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Passage 2 likely discusses how powerful animals remind humans of their place in nature, inspiring humility. Choice A is not serious. Choice C might be inspired but not primary. Choice D is opposite.
Rationale: Passage 2 likely discusses how powerful animals remind humans of their place in nature, inspiring humility. Choice A is not serious. Choice C might be inspired but not primary. Choice D is opposite.