Accuplacer Reading Comprehension Practice Questions
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Read the passages and answer the questions that follow: People loved to come to the
Grogrande Bakery. When one opened the door an exquisite fragrance of newly baked
bread and cakes greeted the nostrils; and, if you were not hungry when you entered,
you were sure to become so when you examined and smelled the delicious pies and
doughnuts and gingerbread and buns with which the shelves and show-cases were
stocked. There were trays of French candies, too; and because all the goods were fresh
and wholesome the bakery was well patronized and did a thriving business. -
CORRECT
What is the main idea of this passage?
A: People love to eat bread.
B: People loved to come to the Grogrande Bakery.
C: Gingerbread is delicious.
D: The Grogrande bakery made a ton of money. - CORRECT B. The passage describes
all of the reasons why the bakery was appealing.
Which word best defines the function of the passage?
A: interrogative
B: exclamatory
C: descriptive
D: persuasive - CORRECT C. The passage consists of a list of details about the bakery.
What kind of text would this passage likely appear in?
A: magazine article
B: story
C: editorial
D: letter - CORRECT B. The diction and subject matter of this passage is appropriate
for children.
What does the author mean by 'well-patronized'?
A: The bakery got its water from a well.
B: Very few people shopped there.
C: A large number of people shopped there.
D: The bathroom sink was always clean. - CORRECT C. The word 'patronize' means to
use the services of.
, "I am sorry you have lost the watch, Luke," said the teacher, after Randolph 's
departure. "You will have to be satisfied with deserving it."
"I am reconciled to the disappointment, sir," answered Luke. "I can get along for the
present without a watch."
Nevertheless, Luke did feel disappointed. He had fully expected to have the watch to
carry home and display to his mother. As it was, he was in no hurry to go home, but
remained for two hours ice skating with the other boys. He used his friend Linton's
skates, Linton having an engagement which prevented his remaining.
It was five o'clock when Luke entered the little cottage which he called home. His
mother, a pleasant woman of middle age, was spreading the cloth for supper. She
looked up as he entered. - CORRECT
Why is Luke disappointed?
A: He has to go home without skating.
B: He did not win the watch.
C: His teacher does not like him.
D: He has won a watch. - CORRECT B. The passage states that Luke had hoped to win
the watch.
What does the author mean by 'Linton having an engagement'?
A: Linton was going to be married.
B: Linton was drafted into the army.
C: Linton became very ill.
D: Linton had to be somewhere else. - CORRECT D. An engagement is simply a pre-
appointed meeting.
Why is the teacher sorry that Luke has lost the watch?
A: He feels that Luke deserves the watch.
B: He likes Luke better than the other students.
C: He knew Luke needed a watch.
D: He dislikes the boy who has won the watch. - CORRECT A. The teacher explicitly
states that Luke deserved the watch.
During what time of year does this passage take place?
A: winter
B: Christmas
C: summer
D: spring - CORRECT A. The mention of ice skating indicates that it is winter.
How old might Luke be?
A: 3
B: 12
C: 25
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Read the passages and answer the questions that follow: People loved to come to the
Grogrande Bakery. When one opened the door an exquisite fragrance of newly baked
bread and cakes greeted the nostrils; and, if you were not hungry when you entered,
you were sure to become so when you examined and smelled the delicious pies and
doughnuts and gingerbread and buns with which the shelves and show-cases were
stocked. There were trays of French candies, too; and because all the goods were fresh
and wholesome the bakery was well patronized and did a thriving business. -
CORRECT
What is the main idea of this passage?
A: People love to eat bread.
B: People loved to come to the Grogrande Bakery.
C: Gingerbread is delicious.
D: The Grogrande bakery made a ton of money. - CORRECT B. The passage describes
all of the reasons why the bakery was appealing.
Which word best defines the function of the passage?
A: interrogative
B: exclamatory
C: descriptive
D: persuasive - CORRECT C. The passage consists of a list of details about the bakery.
What kind of text would this passage likely appear in?
A: magazine article
B: story
C: editorial
D: letter - CORRECT B. The diction and subject matter of this passage is appropriate
for children.
What does the author mean by 'well-patronized'?
A: The bakery got its water from a well.
B: Very few people shopped there.
C: A large number of people shopped there.
D: The bathroom sink was always clean. - CORRECT C. The word 'patronize' means to
use the services of.
, "I am sorry you have lost the watch, Luke," said the teacher, after Randolph 's
departure. "You will have to be satisfied with deserving it."
"I am reconciled to the disappointment, sir," answered Luke. "I can get along for the
present without a watch."
Nevertheless, Luke did feel disappointed. He had fully expected to have the watch to
carry home and display to his mother. As it was, he was in no hurry to go home, but
remained for two hours ice skating with the other boys. He used his friend Linton's
skates, Linton having an engagement which prevented his remaining.
It was five o'clock when Luke entered the little cottage which he called home. His
mother, a pleasant woman of middle age, was spreading the cloth for supper. She
looked up as he entered. - CORRECT
Why is Luke disappointed?
A: He has to go home without skating.
B: He did not win the watch.
C: His teacher does not like him.
D: He has won a watch. - CORRECT B. The passage states that Luke had hoped to win
the watch.
What does the author mean by 'Linton having an engagement'?
A: Linton was going to be married.
B: Linton was drafted into the army.
C: Linton became very ill.
D: Linton had to be somewhere else. - CORRECT D. An engagement is simply a pre-
appointed meeting.
Why is the teacher sorry that Luke has lost the watch?
A: He feels that Luke deserves the watch.
B: He likes Luke better than the other students.
C: He knew Luke needed a watch.
D: He dislikes the boy who has won the watch. - CORRECT A. The teacher explicitly
states that Luke deserved the watch.
During what time of year does this passage take place?
A: winter
B: Christmas
C: summer
D: spring - CORRECT A. The mention of ice skating indicates that it is winter.
How old might Luke be?
A: 3
B: 12
C: 25
