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ACCUPLACER® PRACTICE TEST BANK 2026-
2027
ALL SUBJECTS: READING, WRITING,
ARITHMETIC, QUANTITATIVE REASONING,
ALGEBRA & STATISTICS, AND ADVANCED
ALGEBRA & FUNCTIONS
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SECTION I: READING COMPREHENSION
## Part A: Information & Ideas (Questions 1-15)
### Question 1
**Read the passage below:**
*"The Great Migration was one of the largest movements of people in American history.
Between 1916 and 1970, approximately six million African Americans relocated from the rural
South to urban centers in the Northeast, Midwest, and West. This massive demographic shift was
driven by a combination of push factors—including racial violence, economic hardship, and
oppressive Jim Crow laws—and pull factors such as industrial job opportunities and the promise
of greater personal freedom. The migration fundamentally reshaped the cultural, political, and
economic landscape of the United States."*
**What is the primary purpose of this passage?**
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A) To argue that the Great Migration was the most significant event in American history
B) To describe the causes and effects of the Great Migration
C) To criticize the economic conditions in the rural South
D) To compare the Great Migration to other demographic movements
**Correct Answer: B**
**Rationale:** The passage objectively describes the Great Migration, explaining both its causes
(push and pull factors) and its significance ("fundamentally reshaped the cultural, political, and
economic landscape"). It does not argue for its primacy (eliminating A), focus solely on criticism
(eliminating C), or make comparisons to other movements (eliminating D).
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### Question 2
**Read the passage:**
*"Urban beekeeping has emerged as a surprising solution to the decline in global pollinator
populations. Rooftop hives in cities like New York, Paris, and Tokyo not only provide honey but
also support local biodiversity. Researchers have found that urban bees often face fewer pesticide
exposures than their rural counterparts, though they must contend with other challenges such as
limited forage and heat island effects."*
**Based on the passage, which statement is most strongly supported?**
A) Urban beekeeping completely solves the problem of global pollinator decline
B) Rural bees are exposed to more pesticides than urban bees
C) Urban beekeeping has no significant environmental benefits
D) All major cities now have rooftop beekeeping programs
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**Correct Answer: B**
**Rationale:** The passage explicitly states that "urban bees often face fewer pesticide
exposures than their rural counterparts," which directly supports option B. Option A overstates
the passage's claim (the passage says "surprising solution" not "complete solution"). Option C
contradicts the passage. Option D makes an unsupported generalization about "all" major cities.
---
### Question 3
**What is the main idea of a passage that discusses the history of the printing press, its impact
on literacy rates, and its role in the Protestant Reformation?**
A) The printing press was invented by Johannes Gutenberg in the 15th century
B) The printing press revolutionized European society by increasing literacy and facilitating
religious reform
C) The Protestant Reformation was the most important event in European history
D) Literacy rates increased dramatically after 1450
**Correct Answer: B**
**Rationale:** The main idea encompasses all elements of the passage: the printing press, its
impact on literacy, and its role in the Reformation. Option A is a detail, not the main idea. Option
C is too narrow and subjective. Option D is only one aspect of the broader idea.
---
### Question 4
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**Read the passage:**
*"Despite significant advances in renewable energy technology, fossil fuels continue to dominate
global energy consumption. In 2023, coal, oil, and natural gas accounted for approximately 80%
of the world's primary energy use. However, the rate of renewable energy adoption is
accelerating, with solar and wind power experiencing double-digit growth rates annually. Many
experts predict that renewable sources will surpass fossil fuels in global electricity generation by
the early 2030s."*
**Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?**
A) Renewable energy will completely replace fossil fuels by 2030
B) The growth of renewable energy is currently slower than it was in the past
C) Fossil fuels remain the predominant energy source worldwide
D) Solar energy is the fastest-growing renewable energy source
**Correct Answer: C**
**Rationale:** The passage directly states that fossil fuels account for "approximately 80%" of
global primary energy use, supporting option C. Option A contradicts the passage's timeline
("early 2030s" for surpassing in electricity generation, not complete replacement). Option B is
contradicted by "double-digit growth rates." Option D makes a claim about "fastest-growing"
that is not supported by the passage.
---
### Question 5
**Which of the following details would best support a passage arguing that school uniforms
improve student academic performance?**
ACCUPLACER® PRACTICE TEST BANK 2026-
2027
ALL SUBJECTS: READING, WRITING,
ARITHMETIC, QUANTITATIVE REASONING,
ALGEBRA & STATISTICS, AND ADVANCED
ALGEBRA & FUNCTIONS
itsjereguides
SECTION I: READING COMPREHENSION
## Part A: Information & Ideas (Questions 1-15)
### Question 1
**Read the passage below:**
*"The Great Migration was one of the largest movements of people in American history.
Between 1916 and 1970, approximately six million African Americans relocated from the rural
South to urban centers in the Northeast, Midwest, and West. This massive demographic shift was
driven by a combination of push factors—including racial violence, economic hardship, and
oppressive Jim Crow laws—and pull factors such as industrial job opportunities and the promise
of greater personal freedom. The migration fundamentally reshaped the cultural, political, and
economic landscape of the United States."*
**What is the primary purpose of this passage?**
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A) To argue that the Great Migration was the most significant event in American history
B) To describe the causes and effects of the Great Migration
C) To criticize the economic conditions in the rural South
D) To compare the Great Migration to other demographic movements
**Correct Answer: B**
**Rationale:** The passage objectively describes the Great Migration, explaining both its causes
(push and pull factors) and its significance ("fundamentally reshaped the cultural, political, and
economic landscape"). It does not argue for its primacy (eliminating A), focus solely on criticism
(eliminating C), or make comparisons to other movements (eliminating D).
---
### Question 2
**Read the passage:**
*"Urban beekeeping has emerged as a surprising solution to the decline in global pollinator
populations. Rooftop hives in cities like New York, Paris, and Tokyo not only provide honey but
also support local biodiversity. Researchers have found that urban bees often face fewer pesticide
exposures than their rural counterparts, though they must contend with other challenges such as
limited forage and heat island effects."*
**Based on the passage, which statement is most strongly supported?**
A) Urban beekeeping completely solves the problem of global pollinator decline
B) Rural bees are exposed to more pesticides than urban bees
C) Urban beekeeping has no significant environmental benefits
D) All major cities now have rooftop beekeeping programs
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**Correct Answer: B**
**Rationale:** The passage explicitly states that "urban bees often face fewer pesticide
exposures than their rural counterparts," which directly supports option B. Option A overstates
the passage's claim (the passage says "surprising solution" not "complete solution"). Option C
contradicts the passage. Option D makes an unsupported generalization about "all" major cities.
---
### Question 3
**What is the main idea of a passage that discusses the history of the printing press, its impact
on literacy rates, and its role in the Protestant Reformation?**
A) The printing press was invented by Johannes Gutenberg in the 15th century
B) The printing press revolutionized European society by increasing literacy and facilitating
religious reform
C) The Protestant Reformation was the most important event in European history
D) Literacy rates increased dramatically after 1450
**Correct Answer: B**
**Rationale:** The main idea encompasses all elements of the passage: the printing press, its
impact on literacy, and its role in the Reformation. Option A is a detail, not the main idea. Option
C is too narrow and subjective. Option D is only one aspect of the broader idea.
---
### Question 4
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**Read the passage:**
*"Despite significant advances in renewable energy technology, fossil fuels continue to dominate
global energy consumption. In 2023, coal, oil, and natural gas accounted for approximately 80%
of the world's primary energy use. However, the rate of renewable energy adoption is
accelerating, with solar and wind power experiencing double-digit growth rates annually. Many
experts predict that renewable sources will surpass fossil fuels in global electricity generation by
the early 2030s."*
**Which of the following can be inferred from the passage?**
A) Renewable energy will completely replace fossil fuels by 2030
B) The growth of renewable energy is currently slower than it was in the past
C) Fossil fuels remain the predominant energy source worldwide
D) Solar energy is the fastest-growing renewable energy source
**Correct Answer: C**
**Rationale:** The passage directly states that fossil fuels account for "approximately 80%" of
global primary energy use, supporting option C. Option A contradicts the passage's timeline
("early 2030s" for surpassing in electricity generation, not complete replacement). Option B is
contradicted by "double-digit growth rates." Option D makes a claim about "fastest-growing"
that is not supported by the passage.
---
### Question 5
**Which of the following details would best support a passage arguing that school uniforms
improve student academic performance?**
