ACCUPLACER TEST 2026 UPDATE: COMPREHENSIVE EXAM QUESTIONS

ACCUPLACER TEST 2026 UPDATE: COMPREHENSIVE EXAM QUESTIONS SENTENCE SKILLS - CORRECTION QUESTIONS 1. The team of researchers (are preparing) for the long expedition into the Amazon rainforest. A. are preparing B. is preparing C. preparing D. have been preparing Correct Answer: B Rationale: The subject "team" is a collective noun functioning as a singular unit, so it requires a singular verb. "Is preparing" maintains subject-verb agreement while preserving the present progressive tense needed to convey ongoing action. Options A and D use plural verbs incorrectly, and C creates a sentence fragment. ________________________________________ 2. The museum curator, along with her assistants, (are organizing) the new exhibition. A. are organizing B. have organized C. is organizing D. organizing Correct Answer: C Rationale: When a phrase beginning with "along with" follows the subject, the verb must agree with the main subject "curator" which is singular. "Is organizing" correctly matches the singular subject while maintaining the present progressive tense. Options A and B use plural verbs incorrectly, and D creates a fragment. ________________________________________ 3. Neither the students nor the teacher (were aware) of the schedule change. A. were aware B. have been aware C. was aware D. being aware Correct Answer: C Rationale: With "neither...nor" constructions, the verb agrees with the noun closest to it, which is "teacher" (singular). "Was aware" correctly matches the singular subject. Options A and B use plural verbs incorrectly, and D creates a fragment. ________________________________________ 4. Each of the contestants (are required) to submit their application by Friday. A. are required B. have been required C. is required D. requiring Correct Answer: C Rationale: The pronoun "each" is always singular and requires a singular verb. "Is required" correctly agrees with the singular subject. Options A and B use plural verbs incorrectly, and D creates a fragment. ________________________________________ 5. The committee (has reached) a decision after hours of deliberation. A. has reached B. have reached C. are reaching D. reaching Correct Answer: A Rationale: "Committee" is a collective noun treated as singular when referring to the group as a whole entity. "Has reached" correctly uses a singular verb in the present perfect tense. Options B and C use plural verbs incorrectly, and D creates a fragment. ________________________________________ 6. The list of required readings (are posted) on the course website. A. are posted B. have been posted C. is posted D. posting Correct Answer: C Rationale: The subject of the sentence is "list" (singular), not "readings." The verb must agree with "list." "Is posted" correctly uses a singular verb in the passive voice. Options A and B use plural verbs incorrectly, and D creates a fragment. ________________________________________ 7. Mathematics (are) my favorite subject in school. A. are B. have been C. is D. being Correct Answer: C Rationale: Even though "mathematics" ends in 's', it is a singular subject referring to a field of study. "Is" correctly agrees with the singular subject. Options A and B use plural verbs incorrectly, and D creates a fragment. ________________________________________ 8. The box of chocolates (were) placed on the kitchen counter. A. were B. have been C. was D. being Correct Answer: C Rationale: The subject is "box" (singular), not "chocolates." The verb must agree with "box." "Was" correctly uses a singular verb in the past tense. Options A and B use plural verbs incorrectly, and D creates a fragment. ________________________________________ 9. Everyone in the advanced class (have completed) the project. A. have completed B. are completing