NEXT GENERATION ACCUPLACER WRITING STUDY
GUIDE 2026 – COMPLETE CONCEPT REVIEW & PRACTICE
MATERIALS (LATEST EDITION)
Section 1: Grammar Fundamentals
1. Which word correctly completes the sentence? "The committee has made ______
decision."
- A. their
- B. its
- C. its (Correct: "Committee" is a collective noun treated as singular here.)
2. Identify the correct verb form: "Neither the players nor the coach ______
responsible."
- A. are
- B. is (Correct: With "neither/nor," the verb agrees with the closest subject, "coach.")
3. Choose the proper pronoun case: "The invitation was meant for you and ______."
- A. I
- B. me (Correct: Object of the preposition "for.")
4. Which sentence uses correct adjective/adverb form?
- A. She feels badly about the mistake.
- B. She feels bad about the mistake. (Correct: "Bad" is an adjective describing "she.")
5. Select the correct comparative form: "This is the ______ of the two options."
- A. better (Correct: Comparative for two items.)
- B. best
6. Identify the sentence with correct subject-verb agreement:
- A. The collection of poems are famous.
- B. The collection of poems is famous. (Correct: Subject is "collection.")
7. Which uses the correct past perfect tense?
- A. By the time he arrived, the meeting began.
- B. By the time he arrived, the meeting had begun. (Correct: Past perfect for the earlier
action.)
, 8. Choose the correct possessive form:
- A. The childrens' toys
- B. The children's toys (Correct: Irregular plural possessive.)
9. Which sentence avoids a double negative?
- A. I can't hardly see the screen.
- B. I can hardly see the screen. (Correct)
10. Identify the sentence with correct pronoun-antecedent agreement:
- A. Each student must bring their own laptop.
- B. Each student must bring his or her own laptop. (Correct: Singular antecedent.)
Section 2: Punctuation & Capitalization
11. Choose the correctly punctuated sentence:
- A. The meeting is scheduled for June 1, 2026, in Boston Massachusetts.
- B. The meeting is scheduled for June 1, 2026, in Boston, Massachusetts. (Correct: Comma
between city and state.)
12. Which sentence uses apostrophes correctly?
- A. It's time to see the company's new product. (Correct: "It's" = it is; "company's"
possessive.)
- B. Its time to see the companys' new product.
13. Select the proper punctuation for the series:
- A. We need eggs, milk, bread and cheese.
- B. We need eggs, milk, bread, and cheese. (Correct: Oxford comma before "and.")
14. Identify the correctly punctuated compound sentence:
- A. I wanted to go but I was too tired.
- B. I wanted to go, but I was too tired. (Correct: Comma before coordinating conjunction.)
15. Which sentence uses quotation marks correctly?
- A. "I'll be there soon," she said. (Correct: Comma inside quotes.)
- B. "I'll be there soon", she said.
16. Choose the sentence with correct capitalization:
- A. I am taking Biology 101 and english next Spring.
- B. I am taking Biology 101 and English next spring. (Correct: "English" capitalized; "spring"
not.)
, 17. Identify the sentence with proper semicolon use:
- A. The train was late; causing us to miss the event.
- B. The train was late; we missed the event. (Correct: Connects two independent clauses.)
18. Which sentence uses the colon correctly?
- A. Please bring the following: a notebook, a pen, and your ID. (Correct: Introduces a list.)
- B. Please bring: the following items.
19. Select the correctly punctuated possessive:
- A. James and Megan's house
- B. James's and Megan's cars (Correct: Separate possession requires both possessive.)
20. Which sentence has correct punctuation with interrupting elements?
- A. My brother, a skilled pianist will perform tonight.
- B. My brother, a skilled pianist, will perform tonight. (Correct: Appositive set off by
commas.)
Section 3: Sentence Structure & Clarity
21. Identify the sentence fragment:
- A. Running quickly down the street.
- B. He was running quickly down the street. (Correct: A is a fragment.)
22. Which is a run-on sentence?
- A. Although it was raining, we went out.
- B. It was raining we went out. (Correct: Fused sentence.)
23. Choose the sentence with correct parallel structure:
- A. She likes hiking, swimming, and biking. (Correct)
- B. She likes hiking, swimming, and to bike.
24. Identify the misplaced modifier:
- A. She served sandwiches to the children on paper plates.
- B. She served sandwiches on paper plates to the children. (Better, but A is misplaced: implies
children on plates.)
25. Which sentence is most concise?
- A. Due to the fact that it was raining, we canceled.
- B. Because it was raining, we canceled. (Correct)
, 26. Select the correct revision for wordiness: "At this point in time, we are not ready."
- A. We are not ready. (Correct)
- B. Currently, we are not ready.
27. Identify the sentence with a dangling modifier:
- A. After finishing the report, the computer crashed.
- B. After I finished the report, the computer crashed. (Correct: A is dangling.)
28. Which sentence uses active voice?
- A. The proposal was written by the team.
- B. The team wrote the proposal. (Correct)
29. Choose the sentence with correct subordination:
- A. Because she studied hard, she passed the exam. (Correct)
- B. She studied hard, she passed the exam.
30. Identify the sentence with faulty coordination:
- A. I wanted to go, but I had no money.
- B. I wanted to go, and I had no money. (Illogical connection.)
Section 4: Rhetorical Skills (Purpose, Focus, Organization)
31. Which sentence best introduces the topic: "Benefits of Solar Energy"?
- A. Solar panels are made of silicon.
- B. Solar energy offers a sustainable and cost-effective alternative to fossil fuels. (Correct:
Clear thesis.)
32. Select the most appropriate concluding sentence for a paragraph on recycling:
- A. Recycling began in the 1970s.
- B. Therefore, consistent recycling efforts can significantly reduce landfill waste. (Correct:
Summarizes.)
33. Identify the off-topic sentence in a paragraph about healthy eating:
- A. Fruits and vegetables provide essential vitamins.
- B. My favorite movie is a comedy from the 1990s. (Correct: Irrelevant.)
34. Which sentence best supports the point: "Remote work increases productivity."
- A. Some offices have cubicles.
- B. Studies show fewer distractions at home lead to higher output. (Correct: Direct support.)
GUIDE 2026 – COMPLETE CONCEPT REVIEW & PRACTICE
MATERIALS (LATEST EDITION)
Section 1: Grammar Fundamentals
1. Which word correctly completes the sentence? "The committee has made ______
decision."
- A. their
- B. its
- C. its (Correct: "Committee" is a collective noun treated as singular here.)
2. Identify the correct verb form: "Neither the players nor the coach ______
responsible."
- A. are
- B. is (Correct: With "neither/nor," the verb agrees with the closest subject, "coach.")
3. Choose the proper pronoun case: "The invitation was meant for you and ______."
- A. I
- B. me (Correct: Object of the preposition "for.")
4. Which sentence uses correct adjective/adverb form?
- A. She feels badly about the mistake.
- B. She feels bad about the mistake. (Correct: "Bad" is an adjective describing "she.")
5. Select the correct comparative form: "This is the ______ of the two options."
- A. better (Correct: Comparative for two items.)
- B. best
6. Identify the sentence with correct subject-verb agreement:
- A. The collection of poems are famous.
- B. The collection of poems is famous. (Correct: Subject is "collection.")
7. Which uses the correct past perfect tense?
- A. By the time he arrived, the meeting began.
- B. By the time he arrived, the meeting had begun. (Correct: Past perfect for the earlier
action.)
, 8. Choose the correct possessive form:
- A. The childrens' toys
- B. The children's toys (Correct: Irregular plural possessive.)
9. Which sentence avoids a double negative?
- A. I can't hardly see the screen.
- B. I can hardly see the screen. (Correct)
10. Identify the sentence with correct pronoun-antecedent agreement:
- A. Each student must bring their own laptop.
- B. Each student must bring his or her own laptop. (Correct: Singular antecedent.)
Section 2: Punctuation & Capitalization
11. Choose the correctly punctuated sentence:
- A. The meeting is scheduled for June 1, 2026, in Boston Massachusetts.
- B. The meeting is scheduled for June 1, 2026, in Boston, Massachusetts. (Correct: Comma
between city and state.)
12. Which sentence uses apostrophes correctly?
- A. It's time to see the company's new product. (Correct: "It's" = it is; "company's"
possessive.)
- B. Its time to see the companys' new product.
13. Select the proper punctuation for the series:
- A. We need eggs, milk, bread and cheese.
- B. We need eggs, milk, bread, and cheese. (Correct: Oxford comma before "and.")
14. Identify the correctly punctuated compound sentence:
- A. I wanted to go but I was too tired.
- B. I wanted to go, but I was too tired. (Correct: Comma before coordinating conjunction.)
15. Which sentence uses quotation marks correctly?
- A. "I'll be there soon," she said. (Correct: Comma inside quotes.)
- B. "I'll be there soon", she said.
16. Choose the sentence with correct capitalization:
- A. I am taking Biology 101 and english next Spring.
- B. I am taking Biology 101 and English next spring. (Correct: "English" capitalized; "spring"
not.)
, 17. Identify the sentence with proper semicolon use:
- A. The train was late; causing us to miss the event.
- B. The train was late; we missed the event. (Correct: Connects two independent clauses.)
18. Which sentence uses the colon correctly?
- A. Please bring the following: a notebook, a pen, and your ID. (Correct: Introduces a list.)
- B. Please bring: the following items.
19. Select the correctly punctuated possessive:
- A. James and Megan's house
- B. James's and Megan's cars (Correct: Separate possession requires both possessive.)
20. Which sentence has correct punctuation with interrupting elements?
- A. My brother, a skilled pianist will perform tonight.
- B. My brother, a skilled pianist, will perform tonight. (Correct: Appositive set off by
commas.)
Section 3: Sentence Structure & Clarity
21. Identify the sentence fragment:
- A. Running quickly down the street.
- B. He was running quickly down the street. (Correct: A is a fragment.)
22. Which is a run-on sentence?
- A. Although it was raining, we went out.
- B. It was raining we went out. (Correct: Fused sentence.)
23. Choose the sentence with correct parallel structure:
- A. She likes hiking, swimming, and biking. (Correct)
- B. She likes hiking, swimming, and to bike.
24. Identify the misplaced modifier:
- A. She served sandwiches to the children on paper plates.
- B. She served sandwiches on paper plates to the children. (Better, but A is misplaced: implies
children on plates.)
25. Which sentence is most concise?
- A. Due to the fact that it was raining, we canceled.
- B. Because it was raining, we canceled. (Correct)
, 26. Select the correct revision for wordiness: "At this point in time, we are not ready."
- A. We are not ready. (Correct)
- B. Currently, we are not ready.
27. Identify the sentence with a dangling modifier:
- A. After finishing the report, the computer crashed.
- B. After I finished the report, the computer crashed. (Correct: A is dangling.)
28. Which sentence uses active voice?
- A. The proposal was written by the team.
- B. The team wrote the proposal. (Correct)
29. Choose the sentence with correct subordination:
- A. Because she studied hard, she passed the exam. (Correct)
- B. She studied hard, she passed the exam.
30. Identify the sentence with faulty coordination:
- A. I wanted to go, but I had no money.
- B. I wanted to go, and I had no money. (Illogical connection.)
Section 4: Rhetorical Skills (Purpose, Focus, Organization)
31. Which sentence best introduces the topic: "Benefits of Solar Energy"?
- A. Solar panels are made of silicon.
- B. Solar energy offers a sustainable and cost-effective alternative to fossil fuels. (Correct:
Clear thesis.)
32. Select the most appropriate concluding sentence for a paragraph on recycling:
- A. Recycling began in the 1970s.
- B. Therefore, consistent recycling efforts can significantly reduce landfill waste. (Correct:
Summarizes.)
33. Identify the off-topic sentence in a paragraph about healthy eating:
- A. Fruits and vegetables provide essential vitamins.
- B. My favorite movie is a comedy from the 1990s. (Correct: Irrelevant.)
34. Which sentence best supports the point: "Remote work increases productivity."
- A. Some offices have cubicles.
- B. Studies show fewer distractions at home lead to higher output. (Correct: Direct support.)
