ACCUPLACER ESL Language Use Test

Question 1

______________ washing his sweater, Jacob hung it up to dry.

Accepted Answer

After

Answer

The sentence describes a logical sequence of actions: first the sweater is washed, then it is hung up to dry. The word 'After' correctly establishes this temporal order, indicating that the washing action precedes the hanging action. This makes the sentence clear and grammatically correct.

Question 2

Dr. O’Hara is certain that some day, men and women will _______ to Mars.

Accepted Answer

travel

Answer

This sentence uses the modal auxiliary verb 'will,' which is always followed by the base form of the main verb (the infinitive without 'to'). 'Travel' is the correct base form of the verb. Options like 'travels,' 'traveling,' or 'traveled' are incorrect verb forms to follow 'will.'

Question 3

Water _________at a temperature of zero degrees Celsius.

Accepted Answer

freezes

Answer

This sentence states a scientific fact, which requires the simple present tense. Additionally, 'Water' is a singular, non-count noun, so the verb must agree with it in the third person singular form. Therefore, 'freezes' is the correct verb, as it is in the simple present tense and agrees with the singular subject.

Question 4

__________you get a new haircut?

Accepted Answer

Did

Answer

The question asks about a past action ('get a new haircut'). To form a question in the simple past tense, the auxiliary verb 'did' is used, followed by the base form of the main verb. 'Did' correctly indicates that the action occurred in the past.

Question 5

Jacques Cousteau will be remembered for his inventions and for______ to marine science.

Accepted Answer

his dedication

Answer

This sentence requires parallel structure. The phrase 'for his inventions' uses a possessive pronoun ('his') followed by a noun ('inventions'). To maintain this parallelism, the second part of the phrase should also use a possessive pronoun followed by a noun. 'His dedication' correctly mirrors the structure, ensuring grammatical consistency.

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ACCUPLACER ESL Language Use Test