Take our Free ACCUPLACER Reading Practice Test (2023)
Last updated 27/12/2022
The ACCUPLACER reading practice test features 20 questions that all relate to a given text or passage.
We, at Prepterminal, have created an ACCUPLACER reading practice test, so you can gain an understanding of the structure and format of this tricky exam. Know what to expect on the real ACCUPLACER reading test by taking our ACCUPLACER reading practice test. Also, find out where your weak areas are so you can tailor your preparation and improve your test score.
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Question 1 of 15
1. Question
Question 1
Passage
“The sea appears blue to the human eye, even though water is colorless.
Sunlight consists of different color wavelengths.
Water absorbs the long wavelengths but reflects the short ones.”
Question:
Select the sentence that best describes the ideas of the given paragraph.
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Question 2 of 15
2. Question
Question 2
Which of the following terms best define “ASSUMPTION”?
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Question 3 of 15
3. Question
Question 3
Which of the following is a synonym of “REPERCUSSION”?
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Question 4 of 15
4. Question
Question 4
Which THREE of the following words have similar meanings?
MARRIED MARRING EMINENCE MERIT CALIBER
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Question 5 of 15
5. Question
Question 5
Which of the following words is the opposite of “FUEL”?
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Question 6 of 15
6. Question
Question 6
The sentence below has a word missing. Which one word makes the best sense of the sentence?
Albert Einstein, considered one of the world’s greatest scientists and thinkers, was a surprisingly ___ student during his school years.
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Question 7 of 15
7. Question
Question 7
Statement:
With the advancement of technology, the need for more infrastructure has never been higher. According to the plan of the current U.S. Administration, it aims to put a $1 trillion investment on improving infrastructure, a portion of which will include priority projects and technologies that can strengthen its economic competitiveness such as transportation, 5G wireless communication technology, rural broadband technologies, advanced manufacturing technologies, and even artificial intelligence.
It stated that it expects to work with Congress to develop a comprehensive infrastructure package, which is expected to have a budget of $200 billion for certain priorities.
Inference:
The United States government is allocating $200 billion of the $1 trillion infrastructure budget to improve transportation, 5G wireless communication technology, rural broadband technologies, advanced manufacturing technologies, and even artificial intelligence.
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Question 8 of 15
8. Question
Question 8
Statement:
With the advancement of technology, the need for more infrastructure has never been higher. According to the plan of the current U.S. Administration, it aims to put a $1 trillion investment on improving infrastructure, a portion of which will include priority projects and technologies that can strengthen its economic competitiveness such as transportation, 5G wireless communication technology, rural broadband technologies, advanced manufacturing technologies, and even artificial intelligence.
It stated that it expects to work with Congress to develop a comprehensive infrastructure package, which is expected to have a budget of $200 billion for certain priorities.
Inference:
Since the need for infrastructure is increasing, the United States Government has to increase its budget for infrastructure, now at $1 trillion in order to meet these needs.
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Question 9 of 15
9. Question
Question 9
Statement:
With the advancement of technology, the need for more infrastructure has never been higher. According to the plan of the current U.S. Administration, it aims to put a $1 trillion investment on improving infrastructure, a portion of which will include priority projects and technologies that can strengthen its economic competitiveness such as transportation, 5G wireless communication technology, rural broadband technologies, advanced manufacturing technologies, and even artificial intelligence.
It stated that it expects to work with Congress to develop a comprehensive infrastructure package, which is expected to have a budget of $200 billion for certain priorities.
Inference:
Although the government is moving to develop the nation’s infrastructure, this plan is primarily focused on communications and technology without any regards to making travel and commuting easier.
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Question 10 of 15
10. Question
Question 10
Statement:
With the advancement of technology, the need for more infrastructure has never been higher. According to the plan of the current U.S. Administration, it aims to put a $1 trillion investment on improving infrastructure, a portion of which will include priority projects and technologies that can strengthen its economic competitiveness such as transportation, 5G wireless communication technology, rural broadband technologies, advanced manufacturing technologies, and even artificial intelligence.
It stated that it expects to work with Congress to develop a comprehensive infrastructure package, which is expected to have a budget of $200 billion for certain priorities.
Inference:
The new budget, although significant, does not seek to create new manufacturing technologies.
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Question 11 of 15
11. Question
Question 11
Statement:
With the advancement of technology, the need for more infrastructure has never been higher. According to the plan of the current U.S. Administration, it aims to put a $1 trillion investment on improving infrastructure, a portion of which will include priority projects and technologies that can strengthen its economic competitiveness such as transportation, 5G wireless communication technology, rural broadband technologies, advanced manufacturing technologies, and even artificial intelligence.
It stated that it expects to work with Congress to develop a comprehensive infrastructure package, which is expected to have a budget of $200 billion for certain priorities.
Inference:
The investment plan also aims to improve areas that can improve a country’s economic performance.
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Question 12 of 15
12. Question
Question 12
Passage
“Cockroaches are all over our neighbor’s front yard.
It has been known that they feast on food wastes and leftovers.
These infestations rarely happen around our city.
The neighbors aren’t really the best cleaners on the block.”
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Select the sentence that best expresses the ideas of the given statements.
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Question 13 of 15
13. Question
Question 13
Passage
“The fan, while still plugged in, stopped working just now.
No power outage occurred within the past 24 hours.
There was a spark of light that came from within the fan.
The motor also felt hot to the touch.”
Question:
Select the sentence that best expresses the ideas of the given statements.
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Question 14 of 15
14. Question
Question 14
Passage
“Glaciers are melting, and water temperatures are rising. Yes, global warming is real, and it is happening at a very fast rate. It is our rightful duty to save the planet that houses us and provides us with everything we need.”
Question:
Select the sentence that best describes the ideas of the given statements.
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Question 15 of 15
15. Question
Question 15
Passage
“Through CCTV footage, the thief was seen running to the back alley. He then climbed the metal screen, thus escaping the police. A group of teenagers on the other street reported seeing a white man running frantically, carrying a large bag.”
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Select the sentence that best describes the ideas of the paragraph below.
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This sub-test has been created to measure your capacity to:
- Locate the central ideas
- Form inferences
- Make a distinction between a direct statement and a supporting concept
- Comprehend what you read
The passages you will be given will be either, single or paired. The test will be based on a variety of content areas and will include various levels of complexity. The exam will also cover various writing modes. The reading exam features the following skill and knowledge topics:
Information and Ideas (7-11 questions)
- Identifying core ideas and themes (finding implicit or explicitly made central concepts and themes)
- Close reading (knowing which information to make conclusions and inferences about)
- Knowledge of summarizing (identifying a sound summary)
- Identifying relationships (understanding implicit and explicitly stated relationships)
Rhetoric (7-11 questions)
- Analyzing and studying arguments (studying claims and counterclaims and interpreting how an author uses or doesn’t use supporting evidence. Determining the quality of the author’s reasoning)
- Study point of view (analyze the point of view and its impact on the style and content of the text)
- Study purpose (find the central purpose of the text)
- Study the structure of the text (analyze the general structure of the text or find the relationship between a section of the text, and the entire text.
- Study word choice (see how the use of phrases and words contribute to the meaning and tone of the text)
Synthesis (2 questions)
Studying many texts (combining ideas and information from several texts)
Vocabulary (2-4 questions)
Discover the meaning of phrases and words in context
Passages of ACCUPLACER reading test
The passages that feature on the ACCUPLACER reading test will be single or multiple (paired). All of the passages presented on the test are written solely for this test alone. They will be either informational or literary in style. The passages will come in different lengths. Some short passages will be between 150-200 words. The passages that are medium in length will be between 250-300 words. And, the long passages will contain between 350-400 words. The difficulty of the passages will also vary. Some will be at an early high-school level, while others will be at a post-secondary level.
Every passage on the ACCUPLACER test will be based on one of the following three content topics:
- Humanities
- Science
- History/ Careers/ Social Studies
Every passage will also fall under one of the following categories of writing styles:
- Informative
- Argumentative
- Narrative
Why Practice for your ACCUPLACER Test
The point of the ACCUPLACER Placement test is to assess how well you understand the English and Math concepts you learned in high school. Your ACCUPLACER Placement test score result will be used by your prospective university to decide which courses you must take when you begin your college education. If you don’t manage to get a good score on your ACCUPLACER exam, you may need to take remedial math or English classes. This could mean that you will have to revise the material that you already learned in high school.
We, at Prepterminal, want to give you the best chance to succeed on your ACCUPLACER test. And, that’s why we have developed several practice tests to help you attain a top score on your ACCUPLACER exam. Feel free to take a look at our writing quiz and math quiz (that covers both algebra and arithmetic subjects). Discover your current testing level when you take our quizzes.
About Prepterminal’s ACCUPLACER Test Course
The ACCUPLACER test is an important exam for anyone who wants to progress directly to college-level subjects. Given its significance and weight, you must prepare before taking the real test. Ensure that you access accurate and reliable study materials – like those provided by Prepterminal.
Prepterminal’s course will give you all the material you need to familiarize yourself with the structure and format of the ACCUPLACER test. Our course consists of 400 practice items. It covers all ACCUPLACER test sections. When you choose to prepare with Prepterminal you will save time and money that you could otherwise need to invest in remedial level study classes.
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