You will find a reading comprehension placement test for your college entrance exam on this page.
English Placement Test This placement test is designed to give students and teachers of English a quick way of assessing the approximate level of a student's knowledge of English grammar and usage. The test should take around 45 minutes to complete.
In the reading section of the test, you will read individual or paired passages and answer comprehension questions based on information that is contained in the text.
Our free study guide will help you learn how to answer each of the question types included on the reading comprehension test.
Here are some free samples from our reading comprehension download:
Reading Comprehension Passage 1:
Around the world today, more than a billion people still do not have fresh, clean drinking water available on a daily basis. Indeed, hundreds of thousands of people in developing countries die needlessly every year because of the consumption of unclean, disease-ridden water. In brief, fresh water saves lives. However, what has been understood only recently is that the provision for fresh water around the globe also protects the environment because it means that those who manage water supplies must evaluate in more detail why and how developed countries consume and pollute their available water. Without this evaluation, an ever-increasing number of individuals will continue to die from water-related diseases.
We can conclude from the information in this passage that
A. water-related disease will decline in the future.
B. water-related deaths could be avoided.
C. children are the most vulnerable to water-related disease and death.
D. developed countries manage their water supplies better than developing countries.
The correct answer is B.
The passage uses the phrases 'people . . . die needlessly' and 'fresh water saves lives.' Therefore, it is the writer's viewpoint that the deaths could be avoided. The information in answers A, C, and D is not stated in the passage.
Reading Comprehension Passage 2:
Sir Isaac Newton had the prescience to appreciate that his study of natural phenomena was of great import for the scientific community and for society as a whole. It is because of Newton's work that we currently understand the effect of gravity on the earth as a global system. As a result of Newton's investigation into the subject of gravity, we know today that geological features such as mountains and canyons can cause variances in the Earth's gravitational force. Newton must also be acknowledged for the realization that the force of gravity becomes less robust as the distance from the equator diminishes, due to the rotation of the earth, as well as the declining mass and density of the planet from the equator to the poles.
What is the author's main purpose?
A. to analyze natural phenomena
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B. to reconcile various gravitational theories
C. to identify a reservation which Newton experienced
D. to emphasize the significance of Newton's achievement
The correct answer is D.
The passage uses the word 'prescience,' which means insight, to describe Newton in the topic sentence. Later, the writer uses the phrases 'because of Newton's work . . . we currently understand' and 'As a result of Newton's investigation . . . we know today.' Therefore, the writer believes that Newton made a significant achievement.
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It is highly recommended that you prepare for placement testing, so the exams accurately reflect your placement in reading, writing, English, mathematics, and computer courses. The College Board has developed general ACCUPLACER sample questions you can use to also prepare for the NC_DAP placement exam. In addition to the sample questions provided by the College Board, below you will find a compilation of excellent study guides and practice tests from institutions across the country.
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North Carolina Community College System Diagnostic and Placement Test (NC_DAP)
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Official Study Guide for English and Reading/WritePlacer/Math provided by The College Board
There is a web-based study app available for free from ACCUPLACER. The study app features “Learn As You Go” practice tests, which provide you with explanations of correct answers for sample questions similar to those you will see on the NC_DAP placement test. The app is accessible from your computer, tablet, or smartphone. Download the ACCUPLACER Practice App for free today!
Essay Writing
- WritePlacer Guide with Sample Essays provided by College Board
- ACCUPLACER Reading Practice Questions provided by Test Prep Review
- Reading Study Guide provided by OSU-accessed via AIMS Community College
- Mastering the Fundamentals of Reading and Writing MOOC (Massive Online Open Course) provided through Wake Technical Community College
English & Revising/Editing
- Sentence Skills Study Guide provided by Aims Community College
- ACCUPLACER Writing Practice Questions provided by Test Prep Review
Mathematics
- Online Math Tutorials (basic arithmetic through basic algebra) provided by GCF LearnFree
- Introductory Algebra Review MOOC (Massive Online Open Course) provided through Wake Technical Community College
- Arithmetic Study Guide provided by Aims Community College
- Elementary Algebra Study Guide provided by Aims Community College
- College Level Math Study Guide provided by Aims Community College
- Online Math Pre-Assessment Videos provided by Community College of Aurora
Screen Reader Accessible documents for the Aims Community College materials (Reading, Sentence Skills, Arithmetic, Elementary Algebra, and College Level Math) are available.
Computer Skills
For free online computer tutorials, please visit GCF LearnFree.