2024 ACCUPLACER TEST EXAM
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
. Which of the following is the least?
A. 0.105
B. 0.501
C. 0.015
D. 0.15 - CORRECT ANSWERS-C
1. Stamp collecting (being a hobby that is) sometimes used in
the schools to teach economics and social studies.
A. being a hobby that is
B. is a hobby because it is
C. which is a hobby
D. is a hobby - CORRECT ANSWERS-D
2. 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 ANSWERS-A
3 All water molecules form six-sided structures as they freeze and become
snow crystals. The shape of a snow crystal is determined by temperature,
vapor, and wind conditions in the upper atmosphere. A snow crystal is
always symmetrical because these conditions affect all six of its sides
simultaneously.
The purpose of the passage is to present
A. a personal observation
B. a solution to a problem
C. factual information
D. opposing scientific theories - CORRECT ANSWERS-C
5. 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 ANSWERS-B
6. (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 ANSWERS-B
7. (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 ANSWERS-C
8. 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 ANSWERS-D
9. (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 ANSWERS-A
10. (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 ANSWERS-B
11. (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 ANSWERS-D
, 12. 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 ANSWERS-C
13. 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 ANSWERS-A
14. If he had enough strength, Todd would move the boulder. Rewrite,
beginning with
(Todd cannot move the boulder) The next words will be
A. when lacking
B. because he
C. although there
D. without enough - CORRECT ANSWERS-B
15. (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 ANSWERS-A
16. 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 ANSWERS-D
17. 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