Take our Free ACCUPLACER Reading Practice Test (2023)

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.

Question 2

Which of the following terms best define “ASSUMPTION”?

Question 3

Which of the following is a synonym of “REPERCUSSION”?

Question 4

Which THREE of the following words have similar meanings?

MARRIED     MARRING      EMINENCE       MERIT       CALIBER

Question 5

Which of the following words is the opposite of “FUEL”?

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.”

Question

Select the sentence that best expresses the ideas of the given statements.

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.

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.

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.”

Question:

Select the sentence that best describes the ideas of the paragraph below.