ACCUPLACER READING
COMPREHENSION PRACTICE
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2026
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. -
ANSWERS
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. - ANSWERSB. 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 - ANSWERSC. The passage consists of a list of details about the bakery.
"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. - ANSWERS
Why is Luke disappointed?
COMPREHENSION PRACTICE
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2026
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. -
ANSWERS
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. - ANSWERSB. 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 - ANSWERSC. The passage consists of a list of details about the bakery.
"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. - ANSWERS
Why is Luke disappointed?
