Mixed Deck — All Accuplacer College Placement Topics Flashcards
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Ernest Hemingway is known for the crisp and precise prose in his novels, even years after his death. What was Ernest Hemingway’s profession?
Answer: He was a writer.
The passage mentions Ernest Hemingway's 'crisp and precise prose in his novels.' Writing novels is the primary activity and defining characteristic of a writer. Thus, 'writer' is the correct profession that aligns with the description.
Which statement from a passage is a fact rather than an opinion?
Answer: The building has forty floors.
A measurable, verifiable count of floors is a fact.
What are the roots of the polynomial (x+1)(x2−x−6) = 0?
Answer: −1,−2 and 3
To find the roots, set each factor equal to zero. From (x+1)=0, we get x=-1. For the quadratic factor, x^2 - x - 6 = 0, factor it into (x-3)(x+2) = 0. Setting each of these factors to zero gives x-3=0 (so x=3) and x+2=0 (so x=-2). Therefore, the roots are -1, -2, and 3.
What is the period of the function y = cos(πx)?
Answer: 2
Period = 2π ÷ B = 2π ÷ π = 2.
Identify the sentence fragment.
Answer: Running quickly through the park.
"Running quickly through the park" lacks a subject and main verb.
A bag contains 30 colored marbles that have either a rough or smooth texture. Exactly 1⁄2 of the marbles are blue, 1⁄3 are green, and the rest are yellow. Exactly 2⁄3 of the marbles are smooth. If half of the rough marbles are green, then what fraction of the total bag is rough green marbles?
Answer: 1⁄6
First, calculate the total number of rough marbles: 2/3 of the 30 marbles are smooth, meaning 1/3 are rough. So, (1/3) * 30 = 10 rough marbles. If half of these rough marbles are green, then there are (1/2) * 10 = 5 rough green marbles. To find the fraction of the total bag that is rough green marbles, divide the number of rough green marbles by the total number of marbles: 5/30, which simplifies to 1/6.
If 2x – 3(x + 4) = –5, then x =
Answer: –7
To solve 2x – 3(x + 4) = –5, first distribute the –3: 2x – 3x – 12 = –5. Combine like terms to get –x – 12 = –5. Add 12 to both sides, resulting in –x = 7. Finally, multiply by –1 to find x = –7.
Read: 'Although she was exhausted, she finished the marathon.' What does this sentence show about her?
Answer: She showed perseverance
Finishing despite exhaustion shows perseverance.
A rectangular yard has area 96 square feet. If the width of the yard is 4 feet less than the length, what is the perimeter, in feet, of the yard?
Answer: 40
Let the length be L and the width be W. We are given Area = L * W = 96 and W = L – 4. Substitute W into the area equation: L(L – 4) = 96, which simplifies to L² – 4L – 96 = 0. Factoring gives (L – 12)(L + 8) = 0, so L = 12 (since length must be positive). Then W = 12 – 4 = 8. The perimeter is 2L + 2W = 2(12) + 2(8) = 24 + 16 = 40 feet.
Rory couldn’t remember the steps to make a peanut butter sandwich, often ending up with peanut butter smeared all over the bread. Keeping the meaning the same, rewrite this sentence beginning with: Rory smeared peanut butter all over the bread
Answer: because he couldn’t remember the steps to make a peanut butter sandwich
The original sentence establishes a cause-and-effect relationship: Rory's inability to remember steps led to smeared peanut butter. The rewritten sentence correctly uses 'because' to explicitly state this causal link. This maintains the original meaning by clearly identifying the reason for Rory's messy sandwich-making.
Choose the best word: "The library must remain _____ so students can concentrate."
Answer: quiet
Concentration requires a "quiet" environment.
−2⁄3 + 1⁄6 ⋅ (−2) = ____
Answer: -1
Following the order of operations (PEMDAS/BODMAS), first perform the multiplication: (1/6) * (-2) = -2/6, which simplifies to -1/3. Now the expression is -2/3 + (-1/3). Adding these fractions with a common denominator gives -3/3, which simplifies to -1.
xy−2y2+5y=4
Answer: x=2y+ 4⁄y −5
To solve for x, first isolate the term containing x. Add 2y^2 and subtract 5y from both sides of the equation, resulting in xy = 4 + 2y^2 - 5y. Then, divide the entire right side by y to solve for x. This yields x = (4 + 2y^2 - 5y) / y, which can be rewritten as x = 4/y + 2y - 5, or x = 2y + 4/y - 5.
Follow my directions exactly and you should have no trouble finding the old barn. Keeping the same meaning, rewrite this sentence beginning with: You should have no trouble finding the old barn
Answer: if you don’t deviate from my directions
The original sentence states that following directions 'exactly' will prevent trouble. The rewritten sentence, 'You should have no trouble finding the old barn,' needs a condition that reflects this exactness. 'If you don’t deviate from my directions' means following them precisely without straying, which perfectly matches the original meaning.
What is the best version of the underlined part of this sentence? One of the choices involves leaving the sentence as it is written. To change with the times, the company began to manufacture and sell new products.
Answer: To change with the times
The original sentence is grammatically correct and effectively uses an infinitive phrase, 'To change with the times,' to express the purpose of the company's actions. This construction is concise and clear. The other options introduce grammatical errors or change the intended meaning, making the original the best choice.
In the words of Thomas De Quincey, “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 quotation from De Quincey indicates that the memory
Answer: improves if it is used often
The quotation states, 'It is notorious that the memory strengthens as you lay burdens upon it.' This directly implies that the more you use your memory (lay burdens upon it), the stronger (improves) it becomes. The passage then offers techniques to actively use memory, reinforcing the idea that consistent use enhances its capability.
Michael’s friends can always rely on him for whatever they need, whether it’s a ride to the airport or just a friend to listen. Which of the following words most accurately describes Michael?
Answer: dependable
The sentence states that Michael's friends 'can always rely on him for whatever they need.' The word 'dependable' means trustworthy and reliable, accurately describing someone who consistently fulfills commitments and can be counted on in various situations. This perfectly matches Michael's character.
Walking by the corner the other day, a child, I noticed, was watching for the light to change.
Answer: I noticed a child watching
The original sentence contains a dangling modifier: 'Walking by the corner the other day' incorrectly implies that 'a child' was walking. The corrected option clarifies that 'I' (the narrator) was the one walking and observing the child. This revision properly attributes the action of walking to the correct subject, resolving the dangling modifier.
3 - 7x⁄2 < 10
Answer: x > −2
To solve the inequality, first subtract 3 from both sides: -7x/2 -2.
What does the WritePlacer test primarily assess?
Answer: Your ability to write an essay in response to a prompt
The WritePlacer test evaluates your ability to produce a written essay in response to a given prompt, assessing your overall writing competency.