Accuplacer Practice Test: Video 1 Answers (25 Questions)

Question 1

Read: 'The author begins each chapter with a question to engage readers.' Why does the author do this?

Accepted Answer

To capture readers' interest

Answer

Starting with a question is a technique to engage and interest readers.

Question 2

What is the best summary of: 'Exercise improves health, boosts mood, and increases energy'?

Accepted Answer

Exercise has many benefits

Answer

The sentence lists several positive effects, so exercise has many benefits.

Question 3

Read: 'The instructions were so vague that no one knew what to do.' What does 'vague' mean?

Accepted Answer

Unclear

Answer

'Vague' means not clearly expressed, which is why no one understood.

Question 4

Read: 'The recipe calls for fresh herbs, but dried ones may be substituted.' What does 'substituted' mean?

Accepted Answer

Used in place of

Answer

'Substituted' means used as a replacement for something else.

Question 5

What is the meaning of the word 'abundant' in 'The garden had an abundant supply of vegetables'?

Accepted Answer

Plentiful

Answer

'Abundant' means existing in large quantities, or plentiful.