Accuplacer College Placement ESL Reading Skills 3

Question 1

Read: 'The committee postponed the meeting until further notice.' What does 'postponed' mean?

Accepted Answer

Delayed to a later time

Answer

'Postponed' means to delay an event to a later time.

Question 2

Which sentence uses a transition word that signals an addition of information?

Accepted Answer

Furthermore, costs increased.

Answer

'Furthermore' adds more information to a previous point.

Question 3

Read: 'The detective examined every clue meticulously.' What does 'meticulously' mean?

Accepted Answer

Very carefully

Answer

'Meticulously' means with great attention to detail and care.

Question 4

What can you infer from: 'He grabbed his umbrella before leaving the house'?

Accepted Answer

He expected rain

Answer

Taking an umbrella suggests he anticipated rain.

Question 5

Which word is an antonym for 'generous'?

Accepted Answer

Stingy

Answer

'Stingy' means unwilling to give, the opposite of 'generous.'

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