ESL Sentence Meaning Practice Test for the ACCUPLACER® test

Question 1

Choose the correct word for the blank in this sentence:  Michael looked for oncoming traffic then walked ____ the street to meet his friend.

Accepted Answer

across

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among

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around

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behind

Question 2

Choose the correct word for the blank in this sentence:  Miles Davis was a ____ jazz artist, recording more than 35 studio albums in his career.

Accepted Answer

prolific

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versatile

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famous

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best-selling

Question 3

Jeff was always good at making people laugh, but he finally found a way to get paid for it.  What is Jeff’s most likely profession?

Accepted Answer

a comedian

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a professor

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a philanthropist

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a journalist

Question 4

Gary never takes advice; he always insists on doing things his own way.  Which word would best describe Gary?

Accepted Answer

stubborn

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wary

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flippant

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intelligent

Question 5

When the storm flooded the theater, Richard thought his play would be canceled, but the director was able to find another venue at the last minute.  Where will the play be performed?

Accepted Answer

at a new location

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The play will not be performed.

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outdoors

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at its originally scheduled location

Question 6

Choose the correct word(s) for the blank in this sentence:  My sister Hannah is known as one of the most talented and ____ actresses in her local theater community.

Accepted Answer

beautiful

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very beautiful

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beautifully

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beautifulest

Question 7

Choose the correct word for the blank in this sentence:  I told everyone to come to my party at 8 p.m., but most people arrived much ____, long after the party had already started.

Accepted Answer

later

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late

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lately

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latest

Question 8

Choose the correct word for the blank in this sentence:  Because of his strength, speed, and skills on the field, Dwayne ____ a perfect candidate for the NBA draft when he graduated from college.

Accepted Answer

was

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isn’t

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is

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wasn’t

Question 9

Choose the correct word(s) for the blank in this sentence:  Tanya ____ lots of new bicycle equipment, when she acquired her first sponsorship, because of her great abilities as a rider.

Accepted Answer

was given

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was giving

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gave

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was gave

Question 10

Choose the correct word for the blank in this sentence:  General Carter held strategy meetings ____ his most trusted advisors to help him decide the best plan of action.

Accepted Answer

with

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about

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without

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around