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Next Generation Accuplacer: Sentence Skills, Reading
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SENTENCE SKILLS
The baby was obviously getting too --hot, then Sam did-- what he could to cool her. A) hot, then Sam did B) hot. Sam did C) hot; Sam, therefore, did D) hot; Sam trying to do >>> B SENTENCE SKILLS She hoped to find a new --job. One that-- would let her earn money during the school year. A) job. One that B) job. The kind that C) job, one that D) job, so that it >>> C SENTENCE SKILLS --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, >>> A SENTENCE SKILLS --To walk, biking, and driving-- are Pat's favorite ways of getting around. A) To walk, biking, and driving B) Walking, biking, and driving C) To walk, biking, and to drive D) To walk, to bike, and also driving >>> B SENTENCE SKILLS --When you cross the street in the midle of the block, this-- is an example of jaywalking. A) When you cross the street in the middle of the block, this B) You cross the street in the middle of the block, this C) Crossing the street in the middle of the block D) The fact that you cross the street in the middle of the block >>> C SENTENCE SKILLS Walking by the corner the other day, --a child, I noticed, was watching-- for the light to change. A) a child, I noticed, was B) I noticed a child watching
C) a child was watching, I noticed, D) there was, I noticed, a child watching >>> B SENTENCE SKILLS In his songs, Gordon Lightfoot makes melody and lyrics intricately intertwine. Rewrite, beginning with --Melody and lyrics-- Your new sentence will include A) Gordon Lightfoot has B) make Gordon Lightfoot's C) in Gordon Lightfoot's D) does Gordon Lightfood >>> C SENTENCE SKILLS 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 >>> C SENTENCE SKILLS Excited children ran toward the loud music, and they told others about the ice cream truck outside. Rewrite beginning with --The excited children, who had run toward the loud...-- The next words will be A) music, they told B) music told C) music, telling D) music and had told >>> B SENTENCE SKILLS If he had enough strength, Todd would move the boulder. Rewrite, the beginning with --Todd cannot move the boulder...-- The next words will be A) when lacking B) because he C) although there D) without enough >>> B SENTENCE SKILLS
This passage is primarily about A) unemployment in the 1930s. B) the effect of unemployment on the United States families. C) President Franklin D. Roosevelt's presidency. D) President Roosevelt's FERA program. >>> D READING COMP. It is said that a smile is universally understood. And nothing triggers a smile more universally than a taste of sugar. Nearly everyone loves sugar. Infant studies indicate that humans are born with an innate love of sweets. Based on statistics, a lot of people in Great Britain must be smiling because on average, every man, woman, and child in that country consumes 95 pounds of sugar each year. From this passage it seems safe to conclude that the English A) do not know that too much sugar is unhealthy. B) eat desserts at every meal. C) are fonder of sweets than most people. D) have more cavities than any other people. >>> C READING COMP. With varying success, many women around the world today struggle for equal rights. Historically, women have achieved greater equality with men during periods of social adversity. Three of the following factors initiated the greater number of improvements for women: violent revolution, world war, and the rigors of pioneering in an undeveloped land. In all three cases, the essential element that improved the status of women was a shortage of men, which required women to perform many of society's vital tasks. We can conclude from the information in this passage that A) women today are highly successful in winning equal rights. B) only pioneer women have been considered equal to men. C) historically, women have only achieved equality through force. D) historically, the principle of equality alone has not been enough to secure women equal rights. >>> D READING COMP. In 1848, Charles Burton of New York City made the first baby carriage, but people strongly objected to the vehicles because they said the carriage operators hit too many pedestrians. Still convinced that he had a good idea, Burton opened a factory in England. He obtained orders for the baby carriages from Queen Isabella II of Spain, Queen Victoria of England, and the Pasha of Egypt. The United States had to wait another 10 years before it got a carriage factory, and only 75 carriages were sold in the first year. Even after success of baby carriages in England, A) Charles Burton was a poor man. B) Americans were still reluctant to buy baby carriages. C) Americans purchased thousands of baby carriages. D) the United States bought more carriages than any other country. >>> B
READING COMP.
All the water molecules form six-sided structures as they freeze and become snow crystals. The shape of the crystal is determined by temperature, vapor, and wind conditions in the upper atmosphere. Snow crystals are always symmetrical because these conditions affect all six sides simultaneously. The purpose of the passage is to present A) a personal observation. B) a solution to a problem. C) actual information. D) opposing scientific theories. >>> C READING COMP. --The Midwest is experiencing its worst drought in 15 years.-- --Corn and soybean prices are expected to be very high this year.-- What does the second sentence do? A) It restates the idea found in the first. B) It states an effect. C) It gives an example. D) It analyzes the statement made in the first. >>> B READING COMP. --Social studies classes focus on the complexity of our social environment.-- --The subject combines the study of history and the social sciences and promotes skills in citizenship.-- What does the second sentence do? A) It gives an example. B) It makes a contrast. C) It proposes a solution. D) it states an effect. >>> A READING COMP. --Knowledge of another language fosters greater awareness of cultural diversity among the peoples of the world.-- --Individuals who have foreign language skills can appreciate more readily other peoples' values and ways of life.-- How are the two sentences related? A) They contradict each other. B) They present problems and solutions. C) They establish a contrast. D) They repeat the same idea. >>> D READING COMP. --Serving on a jury is an important obligation of citizenship.-- --Many companies allow their employees paid leaves of absence to serve on juries.-- What does the second sentence do? A) It reinforces what it stated in the first.
ESL reading skills People have different ways of learning. Some are better at making mental pictures of new ideas. Others are more comfortable with writing lists of things to memorize. Certain people can learn best when listening to music, while others need silence to concentrate. Which if the following is the main idea of the passage? A) Mental pictures help many to learn. B) Some people prefer lists to making mental pictures. C) To learn well you need to be comfortable. D) Different individuals have different ways of acquiring information. >>> D ESL reading skills Before giving first aid to an accident victim, you should obtain his or her consent. Asking for consent takes a simple question. Say to the victim, "I know first aid, and I can help you until an ambulance arrives. Is that okay?" "Asking for consent" means asking for A) permission to help the victim B) thanks from the victim C) help from onlookers D) information about the victim's injuries >>> A ESL reading skills Jane and Paul are busy for 15 hours a day, 5 days a week going to college and working in a restaurant. They go to sleep at 11 p.m. every day, but on Sunday they take part in dance lessons. According to the passage, Jane and Paul spend most of their time A) at home B) going to college and working C) taking parts in dance lessons D) sleeping >>> B ESL reading skills If you hold a piece of copper wire over the flame of a match, heat will be conducted by the copper wire to your fingers, and you will be forced to drop the wire. You will, however, still be able to hold the match because the match is a poor conductor of heat. Anyone, child or adult, can try this simple experiment. Which of the following is stated in the passage above? A) Copper is a good conductor of heat. B) A match and copper conduct heat equally. C) A match is an excellent conductor of heat. D) Matches should be kept out of the reach of small children. >>> A ESL reading skill Many people own different pets. Dogs, cats, birds, and fish are common household pets. Others pets are considered to be exotic animals. These include snakes, lizards, and hedgehogs.
Snakes are A) uncommon pets B) likely to be found in a household with dogs C) found only in zoos D) not allowed in people's homes >>> A ESL Reading skills Cesar Chavez was an influential leader for farm workers. He fought for their rights and better working conditions. Chavez led many strikes that angered farm owners. Eventually he succeeded in getting increased wages and improved living situations for farm workers. Chavez changed lives because he A) helped the farmers get more workers B) worked for the farmers C) helped work on the farms everyday D) changed the conditions for the farm workers >>> D ESL sentence meaning Shikibu Murasaki, who wrote almost a thousand years ago, was one of the world's novelists. A) most nearly B) too early C) earlier D) earliest >>> D ESL sentence meaning The Chang children helped their parents by making sandwiches for the whole family. A) out B) with C) for D) to >>> A ESL sentence meaning As demonstrated by his new album, Ibrahim Ferrer one of the most beautiful voices in Latin music. A) has B) have C) had D) having >>> A ESL sentence meaning 4 After we saw the play, we had different opinions Jane's performance. A) about B) at C) for
This semester many students flocked to the African dance class which had just been added to the curriculum of the university. How long has the university offered the African dance class? A) For a short time B) Quite a long time C) For an entire school year D) On and off for a while >>> A sweater, Mary hung it up to dry. A) After B) Before C) By D) Until >>> A ESL language use Some day men and women to Mars. A) will travel B) will travels C) will traveling D) will traveled >>> A ESL language use Water at a temperature of zero degrees Celsius. A) having frozen B) freezing C) freeze D) freezes >>> D ESL language use get a new haircut? A) Do you B) Does you C) Are you D) Did you >>> D ESL language use Jacques Cousteau will be remembered for his inventions and for to marine science. A) dedication B) his dedication C) being dedicated D) his being dedicated >>> B ESL language use ESL language use washing her
Since my parents always insist that I get a good night's sleep, they were when I stayed out late last night past my curfew. A) very happy B) very relieved C) very tired D) very angry >>> D ESL language use Her puppy ran out into the street chasing a cat. The owner quickly went to retrieve it. A) the owner quickly went to retrieve it after the cat was chased into the street by her puppy. B) The owner quickly retrieved it after her puppy chased the cat into the street. C) When her puppy ran into the street, the owner quickly went to retrieve it. D) Quickly retrieving it, the owner went quickly after her puppy that ran out into the street after the cat. >>> C ESL language use 8 Lisa plays the piano. Her sister Kelly plays the piano too. A) Lisa and her sister Kelly plays the piano. B) Lisa and her sister Kelly play the piano. C) Lisa plays the piano and Kelly plays the piano. D) Lisa and Kelly too play the piano. >>> B ESL language use The road was slippery. We put chains on the tires. A) Although the road was slippery, we put chains on the tires. B) The road became slippery when we put chains on the tires. C) We put chains on the tires because the road was slippery. D) Putting chains on the tires, the road we were on was slippery. >>> C ESL language skills Kazuko took her dog for a walk. They went to the park. A) Kazuko, going to the park, took her dog for a walk. B) Kazuko and her dog went for a walk in the park. C) Kazuko took her dog for a walk because they went to the park. D) Kazuko and her dog went to the park, where they walked. >>> B Select the best version of the bracketed part of the sentence. Stamp collecting [being a hobby that is] sometimes used in the schools to teach economics and social studies. is C. which is a hobby D. is a hobby >>> D A. being a hobby that is B. is a hobby because it
Select the best version of the bracketed part of the sentence. [Painting, drawing and to sculpt] are some of the techniques artists such as Picasso used to express themselves. sculpting D. To paint, draw, and sculpting >>> C Select the best version of the bracketed part of the sentence. 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 >>> D Select the best version of the bracketed part of the sentence. [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. Since he glanced at his watch >>> A Select the best version of the bracketed part of the sentence. [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 >>> B Select the best version of the bracketed part of the sentence. [To appear white or colorless,] light is actually composed of an entire spectrum of colors. A. To appear white or colorless, B. In appearing white or colorless, C. As it appears white or colorless, D. While it appears white or colorless, >>> D Select the best version of the bracketed part of the sentence. A. Painting, drawing and to sculpt B. To paint, to draw, and sculpting C. Painting, drawing and
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 >>> D 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 >>> C 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 >>> A 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 >>> B The band began to play, and then the real party started. Rewrite, beginning with The real party started [I was surprised by the noise peering] through the window
The next words will be A. if I want it B. when I want it C. although I want it D. unless I want it >>> D It began to rain, and everyone at the picnic ran to the trees to take shelter. Rewrite, beginning with Everyone at the picnic ran to take shelter The next words will be A. beginning to rain B. when it began to rain C. although it began to rain D. and it began to rain >>> B Lucy saw an amazing sight when she witnessed her first sunrise. Rewrite, beginning with Witnessing her first sunrise, The next words will be A. an amazing sight was seen B. when Lucy saw an amazing sight C. Lucy saw an amazing sight D. seeing an amazing sight >>> C After three hours of walking the museum, the entire family felt in need of a rest. Rewrite, beginning with The entire family felt in need of a rest The next words will be A. walking through the museum for three hours B. having walked through the museum for three hours. C. and they walked through the museum for three hours D. despite having walked through the museum for three hours. >>> B Bats see extremely well in the dark; in fact, much better than humans.
Rewrite, beginning with Unlike bats, The next words will be A. humans can see B. humans do not see C. it is not easy to see D. seeing is difficult >>> B The big celebration meal was over, and everyone began to feel sleepy. Rewrite, beginning with Everyone began to feel sleepy The next words will be A. and the big celebration meal B. before the big celebration meal C. after the big celebration meal D. although the big celebration meal >>> C In the words of Thomas DeQuincey, "It is notorious that the memory strengthens as you lay burdens upon it." If, like most people, you have trouble recalling the names of those you have just met, try this: The next time you are introduced, plan to remember the names. Say to yourself, "I'll listen carefully; I'll repeat each person's name to be sure I've got it, and I will remember." You'll discover how effective this technique is and probably recall those names for the rest of your life. >>> The main idea of the paragraph maintains that the memory A. always operates at peak efficiency. B. breaks down under great strain. C. improves as it is used often. D. becomes unreliable if it tires. Unemployment was the overriding fact of life when Franklin D. Roosevelt became president of the United States on March 4, 1933. An anomaly of the time was that the government did not systematically collect statistics of joblessness; actually it did not start doing so until 1940. The Bureau of Labor Statistics later estimated that 12,830, persons were out of work in 1933, about one-fourth of a civilian labor force of more than 51 million. Roosevelt signed the Federal Emergency Relief Act on May 12, 1933. The president selected Harry L. Hopkins, who
because they said the carriage operators hit too many pedestrians. Still convinced that he had a good idea, Burton opened a factory in England. He obtained orders for the baby carriages from Queen Isabella II of Spain, Queen Victoria of England, and the Pasha of Egypt. The United States had to wait another 10 years before it got a carriage factory, and only 75 carriages were sold in the first year. >>> Even after the success of baby carriages in England, A. Charles Burton was a poor man. B. Americans were still reluctant to buy baby carriages. C. Americans purchased thousands of baby carriages. D. the United States bought more carriages than any other country. All water molecules form six-sided structures as they freeze and become snow crystals. The shape of the crystal is determined by temperature, vapor, and wind conditions in the upper atmosphere. Snow crystals are always symmetrical because these conditions affect all six sides simultaneously. >>> The purpose of the passage is to present A. a personal observation. B. a solution to a problem. C. actual information. D. opposing scientific theories. In the words of Thomas DeQuincey, "It is notorious that the memory strengthens as you lay burdens upon it." If, like most people, you have trouble recalling the names of those you have just met, try this: The next time you are introduced, plan to remember the names. Say to yourself, "I'll listen carefully; I'll repeat each person's name to be sure I have it, and I will remember." You'll discover how effective this technique is and probably recall those names for the rest of your life. >>> The writer believes people remember names best when they a. meet new people b. are intelligent c. decide to do so d. are interested in people "piggy banks," coin banks shaped like pigs. A logical theory about how this tradition started might be that because pigs often symbolize greed, the object is to "fatten" one's piggy bank with as much money as possible. However, while this idea makes sense, it is not the correct origin of the term. The genesis of the piggy bank is the old English word "pygg", which was a common kind of clay
hundreds of years ago in England. People used pots and jars made out of this red "pygg" clay for many different purposes in their homes. Sometimes they kept their money in one of the pots, and this was known as a pygg bank. Over the years, because "pygg" and "pig" sounded the same, glaziers began making novelty banks out of pottery in the shape of a pig as a kind of joke. These banks were given as gifts and exported to countries where people spoke other languages and where no one had ever heard of pygg clay. The tradition caught on all over the world, and today piggy banks come in all colors and are made of all kinds of materials, including plastic. >>> This passage is mainly about A. how people in different countries save their money B. how people in England made pottery centuries ago C. how a common expression began in a surprising way D. how an unusual custom got started It is said that a smile is universally understood. And nothing triggers a smile more universally that the taste of sugar. Nearly everyone loves sugar. Infant studies indicate that humans are born with an innate love of sweets. Based on statistics, a lot of people in Great Britain must be smiling because on average, every man, woman and child in that country consumes 95 pounds of sugar each year. >>> This passage implies that the writer thinks that 95 pounds of sugar per person per year is A. a surprisingly large amount B. a surprisingly small amount C. about what one would expect D. an unhealthy amount The wheel has been used by humans since nearly the beginning of civilization and is considered one of the most important mechanical inventions of all time. Most primitive technologies since the invention of the wheel have been based on its principles, and since the industrial revolution, the wheel has been a basic element of nearly every machine constructed by humankind. No one knows the exact time and place of the invention of the wheel, but its beginnings can be seen across many ancient civilizations. >>> According to this passage, the wheel is an important invention because a. it is one of the world's oldest inventions b. it forms the basis of so many later inventions c. it is an invention that can be traced to many cultures d. it is one the world's most famous inventions
