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Linear Equations and Inequalities

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Properties of Equality and Equivalent Equations

Properties of Equality and Equivalent Equations: Which transformation preserves the solution set of a linear equation, and which property correctly justifies that transformation?. Aligned to ACCUPLACER AAF, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice AAF.001 - Linear Equations: Aligned standards: ACCUPLACER AAF: Linear Equations; CCSS HSA-REI.A.1, HSA-REI.B.3; SMP 3, 6, 7. Skill focus: Which transformation preserves the solution set of a linear equation, and which property correctly justifies that transformation?.

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One- and Two-Step Linear Equations

One- and Two-Step Linear Equations: Select the value that solves a one- or two-step linear equation and verify the choice by substitution?. Aligned to ACCUPLACER AAF, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice AAF.002 - Linear Equations: Aligned standards: ACCUPLACER AAF: Linear Equations; CCSS 8.EE.C.7, HSA-REI.B.3; SMP 1, 6. Skill focus: Select the value that solves a one- or two-step linear equation and verify the choice by substitution?.

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Multi-Step Linear Equations

Multi-Step Linear Equations: Which value solves a linear equation that requires distribution, combining like terms, and several inverse operations?. Aligned to ACCUPLACER AAF, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice AAF.003 - Linear Equations: Aligned standards: ACCUPLACER AAF: Linear Equations; CCSS HSA-SSE.A.1, HSA-REI.B.3; SMP 1, 6, 7. Skill focus: Which value solves a linear equation that requires distribution, combining like terms, and several inverse operations?.

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Variables on Both Sides

Variables on Both Sides: Which solution, no-solution conclusion, or infinitely-many-solutions conclusion follows after simplifying a linear equation with variables on both sides? Aligned to ACCUPLACER AAF, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice AAF.004 - Linear Equations: Aligned standards: ACCUPLACER AAF: Linear Equations; CCSS HSA-REI.A.1, HSA-REI.B.3; SMP 1, 7. Skill focus: Which solution, no-solution conclusion, or infinitely-many-solutions conclusion follows after simplifying a linear equation with variables on both sides?

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Fractional and Decimal Coefficients

Fractional and Decimal Coefficients: Select the correct solution to a linear equation with fractional or decimal coefficients, including equations that are most efficiently solved by clearing denominators?. Aligned to ACCUPLACER AAF, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice AAF.005 - Linear Equations: Aligned standards: ACCUPLACER AAF: Linear Equations; CCSS 8.EE.C.7, HSA-REI.B.3; SMP 1, 6. Skill focus: Select the correct solution to a linear equation with fractional or decimal coefficients, including equations that are most efficiently solved by clearing denominators?.

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Nested Grouping and Signed Quantities

Nested Grouping and Signed Quantities: Which simplification and solution are correct for a linear equation containing nested parentheses, subtraction of grouped expressions, and negative coefficients?. Aligned to ACCUPLACER AAF, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice AAF.006 - Linear Equations: Aligned standards: ACCUPLACER AAF: Linear Equations; CCSS HSA-SSE.A.1, HSA-REI.B.3; SMP 1, 6, 7. Skill focus: Which simplification and solution are correct for a linear equation containing nested parentheses, subtraction of grouped expressions, and negative coefficients?.

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Literal Equations and Formula Rearrangement

Literal Equations and Formula Rearrangement: Which equivalent formula correctly isolates a specified variable while preserving all restrictions and units?. Aligned to ACCUPLACER AAF, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice AAF.007 - Linear Equations: Aligned standards: ACCUPLACER AAF: Linear Equations; CCSS HSA-CED.A.4, HSA-REI.B.3; SMP 2, 6, 7. Skill focus: Which equivalent formula correctly isolates a specified variable while preserving all restrictions and units?.

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Linear Equations with Parameters

Linear Equations with Parameters: Which parameter value makes a linear equation have a stated solution, no solution, or infinitely many solutions?. Aligned to ACCUPLACER AAF, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice AAF.008 - Linear Equations: Aligned standards: ACCUPLACER AAF: Linear Equations; CCSS HSA-REI.A.1, HSA-REI.B.3; SMP 1, 2, 7. Skill focus: Which parameter value makes a linear equation have a stated solution, no solution, or infinitely many solutions?.

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Create Linear Equations from Conditions

Create Linear Equations from Conditions: Which linear equation correctly represents a verbal relationship, numerical condition, or sequence of operations in one variable?. Aligned to ACCUPLACER AAF, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice AAF.009 - Linear Equations: Aligned standards: ACCUPLACER AAF: Linear Equations; CCSS HSA-SSE.A.1, HSA-CED.A.1; SMP 2, 4, 6. Skill focus: Which linear equation correctly represents a verbal relationship, numerical condition, or sequence of operations in one variable?.

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One-Variable Linear Inequalities

One-Variable Linear Inequalities: Which inequality solution and number-line graph are correct, including the reversal of the inequality symbol when multiplying or dividing by a negative number?. Aligned to ACCUPLACER AAF, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice AAF.010 - Linear Equations: Aligned standards: ACCUPLACER AAF: Linear Equations; CCSS HSA-REI.B.3, HSA-CED.A.1; SMP 1, 6. Skill focus: Which inequality solution and number-line graph are correct, including the reversal of the inequality symbol when multiplying or dividing by a negative number?.

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Compound Linear Inequalities

Compound Linear Inequalities: Select the solution set for an AND or OR compound inequality and match it to the correct number-line or interval representation?. Aligned to ACCUPLACER AAF, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice AAF.011 - Linear Equations: Aligned standards: ACCUPLACER AAF: Linear Equations; CCSS HSA-REI.B.3, HSA-CED.A.3; SMP 1, 2, 6. Skill focus: Select the solution set for an AND or OR compound inequality and match it to the correct number-line or interval representation?.

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Absolute Value Equations

Absolute Value Equations: Which solution set satisfies an absolute value equation, including cases with two solutions, one solution, or no solution?. Aligned to ACCUPLACER AAF, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice AAF.012 - Linear Equations: Aligned standards: ACCUPLACER AAF: Linear Equations; CCSS HSA-REI.B.3, HSF-IF.C.7b; SMP 1, 7. Skill focus: Which solution set satisfies an absolute value equation, including cases with two solutions, one solution, or no solution?.

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Absolute Value Inequalities

Absolute Value Inequalities: Which compound inequality and graph correctly represent the solution set of an absolute value inequality?. Aligned to ACCUPLACER AAF, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice AAF.013 - Linear Equations: Aligned standards: ACCUPLACER AAF: Linear Equations; CCSS HSA-REI.B.3, HSF-IF.C.7b; SMP 1, 2, 6. Skill focus: Which compound inequality and graph correctly represent the solution set of an absolute value inequality?.

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Systems by Substitution

Systems by Substitution: Which ordered pair solves a system of two linear equations when one equation is substituted into the other, and which choice verifies both equations? Aligned to ACCUPLACER AAF, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice AAF.014 - Linear Equations: Aligned standards: ACCUPLACER AAF: Linear Equations; CCSS HSA-REI.C.6, HSA-CED.A.3; SMP 1, 6. Skill focus: Which ordered pair solves a system of two linear equations when one equation is substituted into the other, and which choice verifies both equations?

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Systems by Elimination and Solution Classification

Systems by Elimination and Solution Classification: Which result follows from elimination, and does the system have one solution, no solution, or infinitely many solutions?. Aligned to ACCUPLACER AAF, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice AAF.015 - Linear Equations: Aligned standards: ACCUPLACER AAF: Linear Equations; CCSS HSA-REI.C.5-6, HSA-REI.D.10; SMP 1, 3, 7. Skill focus: Which result follows from elimination, and does the system have one solution, no solution, or infinitely many solutions?.

Linear Applications and Graphs

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Ordered-Pair Solutions and Coordinate Interpretation

Ordered-Pair Solutions and Coordinate Interpretation: Which ordered pair lies on a given line, and what does that point represent in the stated context?. Aligned to ACCUPLACER AAF, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice AAF.016 - Linear Applications and Graphs: Aligned standards: ACCUPLACER AAF: Linear Applications and Graphs; CCSS HSA-REI.D.10, HSF-IF.A.1; SMP 2, 4, 6. Skill focus: Which ordered pair lies on a given line, and what does that point represent in the stated context?.

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Slope from Two Points

Slope from Two Points: Which value is the slope of the line through two given points, including horizontal, vertical, positive, and negative cases?. Aligned to ACCUPLACER AAF, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice AAF.017 - Linear Applications and Graphs: Aligned standards: ACCUPLACER AAF: Linear Applications and Graphs; CCSS 8.EE.B.6, HSG-GPE.B.5; SMP 1, 6. Skill focus: Which value is the slope of the line through two given points, including horizontal, vertical, positive, and negative cases?.

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Slope from Tables and Graphs

Slope from Tables and Graphs: Select the slope or constant rate of change shown by a table or graph, accounting for the scale of each axis?. Aligned to ACCUPLACER AAF, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice AAF.018 - Linear Applications and Graphs: Aligned standards: ACCUPLACER AAF: Linear Applications and Graphs; CCSS 8.EE.B.5-6, HSF-IF.B.6; SMP 2, 5, 6. Skill focus: Select the slope or constant rate of change shown by a table or graph, accounting for the scale of each axis?.

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Rate of Change and Direct Variation

Rate of Change and Direct Variation: Which statement correctly identifies a constant of proportionality or rate of change and uses it to model a direct-variation relationship?. Aligned to ACCUPLACER AAF, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice AAF.019 - Linear Applications and Graphs: Aligned standards: ACCUPLACER AAF: Linear Applications and Graphs; CCSS 8.F.B.4, HSF-LE.A.1b; SMP 2, 4, 6. Skill focus: Which statement correctly identifies a constant of proportionality or rate of change and uses it to model a direct-variation relationship?.

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Interpret Slope and Intercepts in Context

Interpret Slope and Intercepts in Context: Which interpretation of the slope, x-intercept, or y-intercept is meaningful for a real-world linear model, including appropriate units?. Aligned to ACCUPLACER AAF, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice AAF.020 - Linear Applications and Graphs: Aligned standards: ACCUPLACER AAF: Linear Applications and Graphs; CCSS HSF-IF.B.4, HSF-LE.B.5; SMP 2, 4, 6. Skill focus: Which interpretation of the slope, x-intercept, or y-intercept is meaningful for a real-world linear model, including appropriate units?.

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Write Equations from Slope and Intercept

Write Equations from Slope and Intercept: Which slope-intercept equation represents a line with the stated rate of change and initial value?. Aligned to ACCUPLACER AAF, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice AAF.021 - Linear Applications and Graphs: Aligned standards: ACCUPLACER AAF: Linear Applications and Graphs; CCSS HSA-CED.A.2, HSF-LE.A.2; SMP 2, 4, 6. Skill focus: Which slope-intercept equation represents a line with the stated rate of change and initial value?.

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Write Equations from a Point and Slope

Write Equations from a Point and Slope: Which point-slope or equivalent equation represents a line through a given point with a specified slope?. Aligned to ACCUPLACER AAF, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice AAF.022 - Linear Applications and Graphs: Aligned standards: ACCUPLACER AAF: Linear Applications and Graphs; CCSS HSA-CED.A.2, HSG-GPE.B.5; SMP 1, 6. Skill focus: Which point-slope or equivalent equation represents a line through a given point with a specified slope?.

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Write Equations from Two Points or a Table

Write Equations from Two Points or a Table: Which linear equation matches two given points or a table of values after the slope and intercept are determined?. Aligned to ACCUPLACER AAF, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice AAF.023 - Linear Applications and Graphs: Aligned standards: ACCUPLACER AAF: Linear Applications and Graphs; CCSS 8.F.B.4, HSA-CED.A.2, HSF-LE.A.2; SMP 1, 2, 6. Skill focus: Which linear equation matches two given points or a table of values after the slope and intercept are determined?.

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Convert among Linear Equation Forms

Convert among Linear Equation Forms: Which equation is equivalent when a line is rewritten among slope-intercept, point-slope, and standard forms?. Aligned to ACCUPLACER AAF, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice AAF.024 - Linear Applications and Graphs: Aligned standards: ACCUPLACER AAF: Linear Applications and Graphs; CCSS HSA-SSE.A.1, HSA-CED.A.2; SMP 2, 6, 7. Skill focus: Which equation is equivalent when a line is rewritten among slope-intercept, point-slope, and standard forms?.

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Intercepts and Standard Form

Intercepts and Standard Form: Which x- and y-intercepts follow from a standard-form equation, and which graph or equation uses them correctly?. Aligned to ACCUPLACER AAF, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice AAF.025 - Linear Applications and Graphs: Aligned standards: ACCUPLACER AAF: Linear Applications and Graphs; CCSS HSA-REI.D.10, HSF-IF.C.7a; SMP 1, 5, 6. Skill focus: Which x- and y-intercepts follow from a standard-form equation, and which graph or equation uses them correctly?.

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Parallel Lines

Parallel Lines: Which equation represents a line parallel to a given line and passing through a specified point?. Aligned to ACCUPLACER AAF, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice AAF.026 - Linear Applications and Graphs: Aligned standards: ACCUPLACER AAF: Linear Applications and Graphs; CCSS HSG-GPE.B.5, HSA-CED.A.2; SMP 1, 6, 7. Skill focus: Which equation represents a line parallel to a given line and passing through a specified point?.

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Perpendicular Lines

Perpendicular Lines: Which equation represents a line perpendicular to a given line, including cases requiring the negative reciprocal of the slope? Aligned to ACCUPLACER AAF, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice AAF.027 - Linear Applications and Graphs: Aligned standards: ACCUPLACER AAF: Linear Applications and Graphs; CCSS HSG-GPE.B.5, HSA-CED.A.2; SMP 1, 6, 7. Skill focus: Which equation represents a line perpendicular to a given line, including cases requiring the negative reciprocal of the slope?.

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Graph Linear Equations

Graph Linear Equations: Which graph matches a linear equation, or which equation matches a graph, using slope, intercepts, and direction?. Aligned to ACCUPLACER AAF, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice AAF.028 - Linear Applications and Graphs: Aligned standards: ACCUPLACER AAF: Linear Applications and Graphs; CCSS HSA-REI.D.10, HSF-IF.C.7a; SMP 2, 5, 6. Skill focus: Which graph matches a linear equation, or which equation matches a graph, using slope, intercepts, and direction?

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Graph Linear Inequalities and Systems of Inequalities

Graph Linear Inequalities and Systems of Inequalities: Which boundary line, shading region, and feasible solution set correctly represent a linear inequality or system of linear inequalities?. Aligned to ACCUPLACER AAF, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice AAF.029 - Linear Applications and Graphs: Aligned standards: ACCUPLACER AAF: Linear Applications and Graphs; CCSS HSA-REI.D.12, HSA-CED.A.3; SMP 2, 4, 6. Skill focus: Which boundary line, shading region, and feasible solution set correctly represent a linear inequality or system of linear inequalities?.

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Graphical Systems and Linear Modeling

Graphical Systems and Linear Modeling: Which intersection or comparison of linear models answers a contextual question such as break-even, equal value, or a constraint threshold?. Aligned to ACCUPLACER AAF, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice AAF.030 - Linear Applications and Graphs: Aligned standards: ACCUPLACER AAF: Linear Applications and Graphs; CCSS HSA-CED.A.1-3, HSA-REI.D.11, HSF-IF.C.9; SMP 1, 2, 4. Skill focus: Which intersection or comparison of linear models answers a contextual question such as break-even, equal value, or a constraint threshold?.

Factoring

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Greatest Common Factor

Greatest Common Factor: Which expression is the complete factorization after the greatest common numerical and variable factor, including a useful negative factor, is removed?. Aligned to ACCUPLACER AAF, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice AAF.031 - Factoring: Aligned standards: ACCUPLACER AAF: Factoring; CCSS HSA-SSE.A.2, HSA-APR.A.1; SMP 6, 7. Skill focus: Which expression is the complete factorization after the greatest common numerical and variable factor, including a useful negative factor, is removed?.

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Factoring by Grouping

Factoring by Grouping: Which grouped arrangement reveals a common binomial factor and produces the complete factorization of a four-term polynomial?. Aligned to ACCUPLACER AAF, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice AAF.032 - Factoring: Aligned standards: ACCUPLACER AAF: Factoring; CCSS HSA-SSE.A.2, HSA-APR.A.1; SMP 1, 7. Skill focus: Which grouped arrangement reveals a common binomial factor and produces the complete factorization of a four-term polynomial?.

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Monic Quadratic Trinomials

Monic Quadratic Trinomials: Which pair of binomial factors is equivalent to a trinomial of the form x^2 + bx + c?. Aligned to ACCUPLACER AAF, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice AAF.033 - Factoring: Aligned standards: ACCUPLACER AAF: Factoring; CCSS HSA-SSE.B.3a, HSA-APR.B.3; SMP 1, 7. Skill focus: Which pair of binomial factors is equivalent to a trinomial of the form x^2 + bx + c?.

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Nonmonic Quadratic Trinomials

Nonmonic Quadratic Trinomials: Which complete factorization is correct for ax^2 + bx + c when the leading coefficient is not 1?. Aligned to ACCUPLACER AAF, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice AAF.034 - Factoring: Aligned standards: ACCUPLACER AAF: Factoring; CCSS HSA-SSE.B.3a, HSA-APR.B.3; SMP 1, 6, 7. Skill focus: Which complete factorization is correct for ax^2 + bx + c when the leading coefficient is not 1?.

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Difference of Squares

Difference of Squares: Which expression uses the difference-of-squares pattern correctly and is factored completely?. Aligned to ACCUPLACER AAF, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice AAF.035 - Factoring: Aligned standards: ACCUPLACER AAF: Factoring; CCSS HSA-SSE.A.2, HSA-APR.C.4; SMP 7. Skill focus: Which expression uses the difference-of-squares pattern correctly and is factored completely?.

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Perfect-Square Trinomials

Perfect-Square Trinomials: Which squared-binomial factorization matches a perfect-square trinomial, and which middle-term sign is required?. Aligned to ACCUPLACER AAF, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice AAF.036 - Factoring: Aligned standards: ACCUPLACER AAF: Factoring; CCSS HSA-SSE.A.2, HSA-APR.C.4; SMP 6, 7. Skill focus: Which squared-binomial factorization matches a perfect-square trinomial, and which middle-term sign is required?.

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Sum and Difference of Cubes

Sum and Difference of Cubes: Which binomial-times-quadratic factorization correctly applies the sum- or difference-of-cubes identity?. Aligned to ACCUPLACER AAF, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice AAF.037 - Factoring: Aligned standards: ACCUPLACER AAF: Factoring; CCSS HSA-SSE.A.2, HSA-APR.C.4; SMP 6, 7. Skill focus: Which binomial-times-quadratic factorization correctly applies the sum- or difference-of-cubes identity?.

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Factoring Expressions in Quadratic Form

Factoring Expressions in Quadratic Form: Which substitution or structural pattern allows an expression such as x^4 + bx^2 + c to be factored as a quadratic in another quantity?. Aligned to ACCUPLACER AAF, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice AAF.038 - Factoring: Aligned standards: ACCUPLACER AAF: Factoring; CCSS HSA-SSE.A.2, HSA-APR.B.3; SMP 1, 7, 8. Skill focus: Which substitution or structural pattern allows an expression such as x^4 + bx^2 + c to be factored as a quadratic in another quantity?.

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Factoring Cubics and Higher-Degree Polynomials

Factoring Cubics and Higher-Degree Polynomials: Which combination of a greatest common factor, grouping, or special pattern completely factors a cubic or higher-degree polynomial?. Aligned to ACCUPLACER AAF, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice AAF.039 - Factoring: Aligned standards: ACCUPLACER AAF: Factoring; CCSS HSA-APR.A.1, HSA-APR.B.2-3; SMP 1, 7. Skill focus: Which combination of a greatest common factor, grouping, or special pattern completely factors a cubic or higher-degree polynomial?.

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Complete Mixed-Method Factorization

Complete Mixed-Method Factorization: Which answer shows every possible factor after applying multiple factoring methods in the correct order?. Aligned to ACCUPLACER AAF, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice AAF.040 - Factoring: Aligned standards: ACCUPLACER AAF: Factoring; CCSS HSA-SSE.A.2, HSA-APR.B.3; SMP 1, 6, 7. Skill focus: Which answer shows every possible factor after applying multiple factoring methods in the correct order?.

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Prime Polynomials and Verification by Expansion

Prime Polynomials and Verification by Expansion: Which polynomial is prime over the stated number system, or which proposed factorization is verified by multiplication?. Aligned to ACCUPLACER AAF, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice AAF.041 - Factoring: Aligned standards: ACCUPLACER AAF: Factoring; CCSS HSA-SSE.A.2, HSA-APR.B.2; SMP 3, 6, 7. Skill focus: Which polynomial is prime over the stated number system, or which proposed factorization is verified by multiplication?.

Quadratics

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Recognize Quadratic Forms and Parameters

Recognize Quadratic Forms and Parameters: Which expression, equation, table, or graph represents a quadratic relationship, and what do its coefficients or parameters reveal?. Aligned to ACCUPLACER AAF, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice AAF.042 - Quadratics: Aligned standards: ACCUPLACER AAF: Quadratics; CCSS HSA-SSE.A.1, HSF-IF.C.8a; SMP 2, 7. Skill focus: Which expression, equation, table, or graph represents a quadratic relationship, and what do its coefficients or parameters reveal?.

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Expand and Simplify Quadratic Expressions

Expand and Simplify Quadratic Expressions: Which standard-form expression is equivalent after multiplying binomials, squaring a binomial, distributing, and combining like terms?. Aligned to ACCUPLACER AAF, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice AAF.043 - Quadratics: Aligned standards: ACCUPLACER AAF: Quadratics; CCSS HSA-APR.A.1, HSA-SSE.A.2; SMP 1, 6, 7. Skill focus: Which standard-form expression is equivalent after multiplying binomials, squaring a binomial, distributing, and combining like terms?.

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Solve Quadratic Equations by Factoring

Solve Quadratic Equations by Factoring: Which solution set follows after a quadratic equation is written in zero form, factored completely, and solved with the zero-product property? Aligned to ACCUPLACER AAF, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice AAF.044 - Quadratics: Aligned standards: ACCUPLACER AAF: Quadratics; CCSS HSA-REI.B.4b, HSA-SSE.B.3a; SMP 1, 6, 7. Skill focus: Which solution set follows after a quadratic equation is written in zero form, factored completely, and solved with the zero-product property?.

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Solve Quadratic Equations by Square Roots

Solve Quadratic Equations by Square Roots: Which real or complex solutions result when a squared expression is isolated and both square roots are considered?. Aligned to ACCUPLACER AAF, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice AAF.045 - Quadratics: Aligned standards: ACCUPLACER AAF: Quadratics; CCSS HSA-REI.B.4b; SMP 1, 6. Skill focus: Which real or complex solutions result when a squared expression is isolated and both square roots are considered?.

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Complete the Square

Complete the Square: Which constant completes a perfect square, and which equivalent equation or solution follows from the completed-square form?. Aligned to ACCUPLACER AAF, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice AAF.046 - Quadratics: Aligned standards: ACCUPLACER AAF: Quadratics; CCSS HSA-REI.B.4a-b, HSA-SSE.B.3b; SMP 1, 7, 8. Skill focus: Which constant completes a perfect square, and which equivalent equation or solution follows from the completed-square form?

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Use the Quadratic Formula

Use the Quadratic Formula: Which solution set results from correct substitution into the quadratic formula and accurate simplification of the discriminant?. Aligned to ACCUPLACER AAF, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice AAF.047 - Quadratics: Aligned standards: ACCUPLACER AAF: Quadratics; CCSS HSA-REI.B.4b; SMP 1, 5, 6. Skill focus: Which solution set results from correct substitution into the quadratic formula and accurate simplification of the discriminant?.

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Choose and Verify a Quadratic Solution Method

Choose and Verify a Quadratic Solution Method: Which solving method is most efficient for the given quadratic form, and which candidate solutions survive substitution into the original equation?. Aligned to ACCUPLACER AAF, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice AAF.048 - Quadratics: Aligned standards: ACCUPLACER AAF: Quadratics; CCSS HSA-REI.A.1, HSA-REI.B.4; SMP 1, 3, 7. Skill focus: Which solving method is most efficient for the given quadratic form, and which candidate solutions survive substitution into the original equation?.

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Discriminant and Number of Solutions

Discriminant and Number of Solutions: Which statement correctly uses b^2 - 4ac to determine whether a quadratic has two, one, or no real solutions? Aligned to ACCUPLACER AAF, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice AAF.049 - Quadratics: Aligned standards: ACCUPLACER AAF: Quadratics; CCSS HSA-REI.B.4b; SMP 2, 6. Skill focus: Which statement correctly uses b^2 - 4ac to determine whether a quadratic has two, one, or no real solutions?

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Complex Solutions of Quadratics

Complex Solutions of Quadratics: Which pair of complex numbers is the solution when a quadratic has a negative discriminant, and which answer is written in a + bi form?. Aligned to ACCUPLACER AAF, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice AAF.050 - Quadratics: Aligned standards: ACCUPLACER AAF: Quadratics; CCSS HSA-REI.B.4b, HSN-CN.C.7; SMP 1, 6. Skill focus: Which pair of complex numbers is the solution when a quadratic has a negative discriminant, and which answer is written in a + bi form?.

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Equations in Quadratic Form

Equations in Quadratic Form: Which substitution reduces a higher-power, radical, or reciprocal equation to a quadratic equation, and which original-variable solutions are valid?. Aligned to ACCUPLACER AAF, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice AAF.051 - Quadratics: Aligned standards: ACCUPLACER AAF: Quadratics; CCSS HSA-SSE.A.2, HSA-REI.B.4b; SMP 1, 7, 8. Skill focus: Which substitution reduces a higher-power, radical, or reciprocal equation to a quadratic equation, and which original-variable solutions are valid?.

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Graph Quadratics from Standard Form

Graph Quadratics from Standard Form: Which graph matches y = ax^2 + bx + c based on opening direction, intercepts, axis of symmetry, and vertex?. Aligned to ACCUPLACER AAF, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice AAF.052 - Quadratics: Aligned standards: ACCUPLACER AAF: Quadratics; CCSS HSF-IF.C.7a, HSF-IF.B.4; SMP 2, 5, 6. Skill focus: Which graph matches y = ax^2 + bx + c based on opening direction, intercepts, axis of symmetry, and vertex?.

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Graph Quadratics from Vertex Form

Graph Quadratics from Vertex Form: Which graph or key-feature set matches y = a(x - h)^2 + k, including the vertex, axis of symmetry, opening, and width?. Aligned to ACCUPLACER AAF, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice AAF.053 - Quadratics: Aligned standards: ACCUPLACER AAF: Quadratics; CCSS HSF-IF.C.7a, HSF-BF.B.3; SMP 2, 5, 7. Skill focus: Which graph or key-feature set matches y = a(x - h)^2 + k, including the vertex, axis of symmetry, opening, and width?.

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Graph Quadratics from Factored Form

Graph Quadratics from Factored Form: Which graph or feature set matches a factored quadratic based on its zeros, leading coefficient, symmetry, and y-intercept?. Aligned to ACCUPLACER AAF, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice AAF.054 - Quadratics: Aligned standards: ACCUPLACER AAF: Quadratics; CCSS HSF-IF.C.7a, HSA-SSE.B.3a; SMP 2, 5, 7. Skill focus: Which graph or feature set matches a factored quadratic based on its zeros, leading coefficient, symmetry, and y-intercept?.

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Convert among Standard, Vertex, and Factored Forms

Convert among Standard, Vertex, and Factored Forms: Which equivalent quadratic form correctly reveals the requested zeros, vertex, maximum or minimum, or y-intercept?. Aligned to ACCUPLACER AAF, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice AAF.055 - Quadratics: Aligned standards: ACCUPLACER AAF: Quadratics; CCSS HSA-SSE.B.3a-b, HSF-IF.C.8a; SMP 1, 6, 7. Skill focus: Which equivalent quadratic form correctly reveals the requested zeros, vertex, maximum or minimum, or y-intercept?.

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Construct a Quadratic from Zeros and a Point

Construct a Quadratic from Zeros and a Point: Which quadratic function has the stated zeros and passes through a given point after the scale factor is determined? Aligned to ACCUPLACER AAF, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice AAF.056 - Quadratics: Aligned standards: ACCUPLACER AAF: Quadratics; CCSS HSF-BF.A.1, HSA-CED.A.2; SMP 1, 2, 4. Skill focus: Which quadratic function has the stated zeros and passes through a given point after the scale factor is determined?.

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Construct a Quadratic from a Vertex or Data

Construct a Quadratic from a Vertex or Data: Which quadratic equation matches a stated vertex and point, a symmetric table, or other sufficient data? Aligned to ACCUPLACER AAF, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice AAF.057 - Quadratics: Aligned standards: ACCUPLACER AAF: Quadratics; CCSS HSF-BF.A.1, HSA-CED.A.2; SMP 1, 2, 4. Skill focus: Which quadratic equation matches a stated vertex and point, a symmetric table, or other sufficient data?.

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Quadratic Inequalities

Quadratic Inequalities: Which interval or graph gives the solution set of a quadratic inequality after its zeros and sign regions are analyzed?. Aligned to ACCUPLACER AAF, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice AAF.058 - Quadratics: Aligned standards: ACCUPLACER AAF: Quadratics; CCSS HSA-REI.B.4, HSF-IF.B.4; SMP 1, 2, 7. Skill focus: Which interval or graph gives the solution set of a quadratic inequality after its zeros and sign regions are analyzed?.

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Systems Involving Quadratics

Systems Involving Quadratics: Which ordered pair or set of ordered pairs solves a system containing a quadratic equation and a linear or second quadratic equation?. Aligned to ACCUPLACER AAF, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice AAF.059 - Quadratics: Aligned standards: ACCUPLACER AAF: Quadratics; CCSS HSA-REI.C.7, HSA-REI.D.11; SMP 1, 5, 6. Skill focus: Which ordered pair or set of ordered pairs solves a system containing a quadratic equation and a linear or second quadratic equation?.

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Quadratic Modeling and Optimization

Quadratic Modeling and Optimization: Which quadratic model, maximum or minimum value, and contextual interpretation correctly solve an area, revenue, projectile, or other optimization problem?. Aligned to ACCUPLACER AAF, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice AAF.060 - Quadratics: Aligned standards: ACCUPLACER AAF: Quadratics; CCSS HSA-CED.A.1-2, HSF-IF.B.4-6, HSF-IF.C.8a; SMP 1, 2, 4. Skill focus: Which quadratic model, maximum or minimum value, and contextual interpretation correctly solve an area, revenue, projectile, or other optimization problem?.

Functions

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Function versus Relation

Function versus Relation: Which relation is a function based on the definition that every input has exactly one output, including use of the vertical-line test?. Aligned to ACCUPLACER AAF, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice AAF.061 - Functions: Aligned standards: ACCUPLACER AAF: Functions; CCSS 8.F.A.1, HSF-IF.A.1; SMP 2, 3, 6. Skill focus: Which relation is a function based on the definition that every input has exactly one output, including use of the vertical-line test?.

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Functions from Mappings, Tables, and Ordered Pairs

Functions from Mappings, Tables, and Ordered Pairs: Which mapping, table, or set of ordered pairs defines a function, and which input-output statement is supported?. Aligned to ACCUPLACER AAF, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice AAF.062 - Functions: Aligned standards: ACCUPLACER AAF: Functions; CCSS HSF-IF.A.1-2; SMP 2, 6. Skill focus: Which mapping, table, or set of ordered pairs defines a function, and which input-output statement is supported?.

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Evaluate Function Notation from a Formula

Evaluate Function Notation from a Formula: Which value results when a numerical or algebraic input is substituted correctly into a function rule? Aligned to ACCUPLACER AAF, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice AAF.063 - Functions: Aligned standards: ACCUPLACER AAF: Functions; CCSS HSF-IF.A.2; SMP 1, 6. Skill focus: Which value results when a numerical or algebraic input is substituted correctly into a function rule?.

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Evaluate Functions from Tables and Graphs

Evaluate Functions from Tables and Graphs: Which output or input is read correctly from a table or graph for a statement such as f(a) = b?. Aligned to ACCUPLACER AAF, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice AAF.064 - Functions: Aligned standards: ACCUPLACER AAF: Functions; CCSS HSF-IF.A.2, HSF-IF.B.4; SMP 2, 5, 6. Skill focus: Which output or input is read correctly from a table or graph for a statement such as f(a) = b?.

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Interpret Function Notation in Context

Interpret Function Notation in Context: Which verbal interpretation of f(a), f(a) - f(b), or f(a) = b correctly uses the quantities and units in a context?. Aligned to ACCUPLACER AAF, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice AAF.065 - Functions: Aligned standards: ACCUPLACER AAF: Functions; CCSS HSF-IF.A.2, HSF-IF.B.4; SMP 2, 4, 6. Skill focus: Which verbal interpretation of f(a), f(a) - f(b), or f(a) = b correctly uses the quantities and units in a context?.

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Domain and Range from Graphs and Tables

Domain and Range from Graphs and Tables: Which set or interval correctly describes the domain or range of a function represented by a graph, table, or mapping?. Aligned to ACCUPLACER AAF, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice AAF.066 - Functions: Aligned standards: ACCUPLACER AAF: Functions; CCSS HSF-IF.A.1, HSF-IF.B.5; SMP 2, 5, 6. Skill focus: Which set or interval correctly describes the domain or range of a function represented by a graph, table, or mapping?.

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Algebraic Domain Restrictions

Algebraic Domain Restrictions: Which domain excludes values that make denominators zero, even-index radicals negative, or logarithm arguments nonpositive?. Aligned to ACCUPLACER AAF, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice AAF.067 - Functions: Aligned standards: ACCUPLACER AAF: Functions; CCSS HSF-IF.A.1, HSF-IF.B.5; SMP 1, 6, 7. Skill focus: Which domain excludes values that make denominators zero, even-index radicals negative, or logarithm arguments nonpositive?.

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Contextual Domain and Discrete versus Continuous Inputs

Contextual Domain and Discrete versus Continuous Inputs: Which domain is reasonable for a real-world function, and should its inputs be modeled as discrete or continuous?. Aligned to ACCUPLACER AAF, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice AAF.068 - Functions: Aligned standards: ACCUPLACER AAF: Functions; CCSS HSF-IF.B.5, HSN-Q.A.2; SMP 2, 4, 6. Skill focus: Which domain is reasonable for a real-world function, and should its inputs be modeled as discrete or continuous?.

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Zeros and Intercepts of Functions

Zeros and Intercepts of Functions: Which inputs produce an output of zero, and how do those zeros correspond to x-intercepts and factors?. Aligned to ACCUPLACER AAF, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice AAF.069 - Functions: Aligned standards: ACCUPLACER AAF: Functions; CCSS HSF-IF.B.4, HSA-APR.B.3; SMP 2, 5, 7. Skill focus: Which inputs produce an output of zero, and how do those zeros correspond to x-intercepts and factors?.

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Positive and Negative Intervals

Positive and Negative Intervals: On which intervals is a function above or below the x-axis, and which inequality statement matches those intervals?. Aligned to ACCUPLACER AAF, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice AAF.070 - Functions: Aligned standards: ACCUPLACER AAF: Functions; CCSS HSF-IF.B.4; SMP 2, 5, 6. Skill focus: On which intervals is a function above or below the x-axis, and which inequality statement matches those intervals?.

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Increasing, Decreasing, and Constant Intervals

Increasing, Decreasing, and Constant Intervals: Which interval description correctly identifies where a function increases, decreases, or remains constant?. Aligned to ACCUPLACER AAF, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice AAF.071 - Functions: Aligned standards: ACCUPLACER AAF: Functions; CCSS HSF-IF.B.4; SMP 2, 5, 6. Skill focus: Which interval description correctly identifies where a function increases, decreases, or remains constant?

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Relative and Absolute Extrema

Relative and Absolute Extrema: Which point or value is a relative or absolute maximum or minimum, and what does it represent in context?. Aligned to ACCUPLACER AAF, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice AAF.072 - Functions: Aligned standards: ACCUPLACER AAF: Functions; CCSS HSF-IF.B.4; SMP 2, 4, 6. Skill focus: Which point or value is a relative or absolute maximum or minimum, and what does it represent in context?.

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End Behavior

End Behavior: Which statement or arrow notation correctly describes the outputs of a function as the input becomes very large positive or negative?. Aligned to ACCUPLACER AAF, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice AAF.073 - Functions: Aligned standards: ACCUPLACER AAF: Functions; CCSS HSF-IF.B.4, HSF-IF.C.7; SMP 2, 5, 7. Skill focus: Which statement or arrow notation correctly describes the outputs of a function as the input becomes very large positive or negative?.

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Average Rate of Change

Average Rate of Change: Which quotient gives the average rate of change over a specified interval, and which contextual interpretation uses the correct units?. Aligned to ACCUPLACER AAF, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice AAF.074 - Functions: Aligned standards: ACCUPLACER AAF: Functions; CCSS HSF-IF.B.6; SMP 1, 2, 4. Skill focus: Which quotient gives the average rate of change over a specified interval, and which contextual interpretation uses the correct units?.

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Compare Functions across Representations

Compare Functions across Representations: Which comparison is correct when two functions are represented in different ways, such as an equation, graph, table, or verbal description? Aligned to ACCUPLACER AAF, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice AAF.075 - Functions: Aligned standards: ACCUPLACER AAF: Functions; CCSS HSF-IF.C.9; SMP 2, 3, 5. Skill focus: Which comparison is correct when two functions are represented in different ways, such as an equation, graph, table, or verbal description?

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Operations on Functions

Operations on Functions: Which expression or value represents the sum, difference, product, or quotient of two functions at a specified input, with domain restrictions observed?. Aligned to ACCUPLACER AAF, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice AAF.076 - Functions: Aligned standards: ACCUPLACER AAF: Functions; CCSS HSF-BF.A.1b; SMP 1, 6, 7. Skill focus: Which expression or value represents the sum, difference, product, or quotient of two functions at a specified input, with domain restrictions observed?.

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Composition of Functions

Composition of Functions: Which expression or value is correct for f(g(x)) or g(f(x)), and which order of operations matches the composition?. Aligned to ACCUPLACER AAF, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice AAF.077 - Functions: Aligned standards: ACCUPLACER AAF: Functions; CCSS HSF-BF.A.1c; SMP 1, 6, 7. Skill focus: Which expression or value is correct for f(g(x)) or g(f(x)), and which order of operations matches the composition?

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Find an Inverse Function Algebraically

Find an Inverse Function Algebraically: Which inverse rule results after interchanging input and output, solving for the new output, and applying any needed domain restriction?. Aligned to ACCUPLACER AAF, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice AAF.078 - Functions: Aligned standards: ACCUPLACER AAF: Functions; CCSS HSF-BF.B.4a-b; SMP 1, 6, 7. Skill focus: Which inverse rule results after interchanging input and output, solving for the new output, and applying any needed domain restriction?

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Read Inverse Functions from Tables and Graphs

Read Inverse Functions from Tables and Graphs: Which value or point belongs to an inverse function when the input-output pairs of the original function are reversed?. Aligned to ACCUPLACER AAF, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice AAF.079 - Functions: Aligned standards: ACCUPLACER AAF: Functions; CCSS HSF-BF.B.4c; SMP 2, 5, 6. Skill focus: Which value or point belongs to an inverse function when the input-output pairs of the original function are reversed?.

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One-to-One Functions and Domain Restriction

One-to-One Functions and Domain Restriction: Which function passes the horizontal-line test, or which restricted domain makes a non-one-to-one function invertible?. Aligned to ACCUPLACER AAF, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice AAF.080 - Functions: Aligned standards: ACCUPLACER AAF: Functions; CCSS HSF-BF.B.4d; SMP 2, 5, 7. Skill focus: Which function passes the horizontal-line test, or which restricted domain makes a non-one-to-one function invertible?.

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Vertical and Horizontal Translations

Vertical and Horizontal Translations: Which graph results from replacing f(x) with f(x) + k or f(x - h), and which equation matches a stated translation?. Aligned to ACCUPLACER AAF, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice AAF.081 - Functions: Aligned standards: ACCUPLACER AAF: Functions; CCSS HSF-BF.B.3; SMP 2, 5, 7. Skill focus: Which graph results from replacing f(x) with f(x) + k or f(x - h), and which equation matches a stated translation?.

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Reflections of Functions

Reflections of Functions: Which graph or equation represents reflection across the x-axis or y-axis through -f(x) or f(-x)?. Aligned to ACCUPLACER AAF, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice AAF.082 - Functions: Aligned standards: ACCUPLACER AAF: Functions; CCSS HSF-BF.B.3; SMP 2, 5, 7. Skill focus: Which graph or equation represents reflection across the x-axis or y-axis through -f(x) or f(-x)?.

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Stretches, Compressions, and Combined Transformations

Stretches, Compressions, and Combined Transformations: Which sequence of vertical or horizontal stretches, compressions, reflections, and translations maps a parent function to a given graph?. Aligned to ACCUPLACER AAF, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice AAF.083 - Functions: Aligned standards: ACCUPLACER AAF: Functions; CCSS HSF-BF.B.3; SMP 2, 5, 7. Skill focus: Which sequence of vertical or horizontal stretches, compressions, reflections, and translations maps a parent function to a given graph?.

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Determine Transformation Parameters

Determine Transformation Parameters: Which values of h, k, and scale factors produce a displayed transformed graph from its parent function?. Aligned to ACCUPLACER AAF, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice AAF.084 - Functions: Aligned standards: ACCUPLACER AAF: Functions; CCSS HSF-BF.B.3, HSF-IF.C.9; SMP 1, 5, 7. Skill focus: Which values of h, k, and scale factors produce a displayed transformed graph from its parent function?.

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Absolute-Value Functions

Absolute-Value Functions: Which equation, graph, domain, range, vertex, and transformation description match an absolute-value function?. Aligned to ACCUPLACER AAF, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice AAF.085 - Functions: Aligned standards: ACCUPLACER AAF: Functions; CCSS HSF-IF.C.7b, HSF-BF.B.3; SMP 2, 5, 7. Skill focus: Which equation, graph, domain, range, vertex, and transformation description match an absolute-value function?.

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Piecewise and Step Functions

Piecewise and Step Functions: Which value, graph, or rule is correct for a piecewise-defined or step function after the appropriate input interval is selected?. Aligned to ACCUPLACER AAF, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice AAF.086 - Functions: Aligned standards: ACCUPLACER AAF: Functions; CCSS HSF-IF.C.7b, HSF-IF.A.2; SMP 1, 2, 6. Skill focus: Which value, graph, or rule is correct for a piecewise-defined or step function after the appropriate input interval is selected?.

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Sequences as Functions

Sequences as Functions: Which explicit or recursive rule represents an arithmetic or geometric sequence, and which term follows from the rule?. Aligned to ACCUPLACER AAF, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice AAF.087 - Functions: Aligned standards: ACCUPLACER AAF: Functions; CCSS HSF-IF.A.3, HSF-BF.A.2, HSF-LE.A.2; SMP 1, 2, 8. Skill focus: Which explicit or recursive rule represents an arithmetic or geometric sequence, and which term follows from the rule?.

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Even/Odd Symmetry and Function-Family Recognition

Even/Odd Symmetry and Function-Family Recognition: Which function is even, odd, or neither, and which family best matches a given algebraic, graphical, or tabular pattern?. Aligned to ACCUPLACER AAF, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice AAF.088 - Functions: Aligned standards: ACCUPLACER AAF: Functions; CCSS HSF-BF.B.3, HSF-IF.C.7, HSF-IF.C.9; SMP 2, 5, 7. Skill focus: Which function is even, odd, or neither, and which family best matches a given algebraic, graphical, or tabular pattern?.

Radical and Rational Expressions, Equations, and Functions

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Rational Exponents and Radical Notation

Rational Exponents and Radical Notation: Which radical expression and rational-exponent expression are equivalent, including negative and fractional exponents?. Aligned to ACCUPLACER AAF, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice AAF.089 - Radical and Rational Equations: Aligned standards: ACCUPLACER AAF: Radical and Rational Equations; CCSS HSN-RN.A.1-2; SMP 6, 7. Skill focus: Which radical expression and rational-exponent expression are equivalent, including negative and fractional exponents?.

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Simplify Square Roots and Higher Roots

Simplify Square Roots and Higher Roots: Which simplified radical form results after perfect-power factors are extracted and variable restrictions are considered?. Aligned to ACCUPLACER AAF, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice AAF.090 - Radical and Rational Equations: Aligned standards: ACCUPLACER AAF: Radical and Rational Equations; CCSS HSN-RN.A.2; SMP 1, 6, 7. Skill focus: Which simplified radical form results after perfect-power factors are extracted and variable restrictions are considered?.

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Add and Subtract Radical Expressions

Add and Subtract Radical Expressions: Which expression is the simplified sum or difference after like radicals are identified and combined?. Aligned to ACCUPLACER AAF, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice AAF.091 - Radical and Rational Equations: Aligned standards: ACCUPLACER AAF: Radical and Rational Equations; CCSS HSN-RN.A.2, HSA-APR.A.1; SMP 1, 6. Skill focus: Which expression is the simplified sum or difference after like radicals are identified and combined?

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Multiply Radicals and Use Conjugates

Multiply Radicals and Use Conjugates: Which product is correct after radical expressions or conjugate binomials are multiplied and simplified?. Aligned to ACCUPLACER AAF, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice AAF.092 - Radical and Rational Equations: Aligned standards: ACCUPLACER AAF: Radical and Rational Equations; CCSS HSN-RN.A.2, HSA-APR.C.4; SMP 1, 6, 7. Skill focus: Which product is correct after radical expressions or conjugate binomials are multiplied and simplified?.

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Rationalize Denominators

Rationalize Denominators: Which equivalent expression has no radical in the denominator after a monomial or conjugate rationalizing factor is used?. Aligned to ACCUPLACER AAF, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice AAF.093 - Radical and Rational Equations: Aligned standards: ACCUPLACER AAF: Radical and Rational Equations; CCSS HSN-RN.A.2; SMP 1, 6, 7. Skill focus: Which equivalent expression has no radical in the denominator after a monomial or conjugate rationalizing factor is used?.

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Domain and Range of Radical Functions

Domain and Range of Radical Functions: Which domain and range are correct for a square-root, cube-root, or other radical function represented algebraically or graphically?. Aligned to ACCUPLACER AAF, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice AAF.094 - Radical and Rational Equations: Aligned standards: ACCUPLACER AAF: Radical and Rational Equations; CCSS HSF-IF.B.5, HSF-IF.C.7b; SMP 2, 5, 6. Skill focus: Which domain and range are correct for a square-root, cube-root, or other radical function represented algebraically or graphically?.

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Graph Radical Functions and Transformations

Graph Radical Functions and Transformations: Which graph matches a transformed square-root or cube-root function based on its endpoint, center, direction, and scale?. Aligned to ACCUPLACER AAF, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice AAF.095 - Radical and Rational Equations: Aligned standards: ACCUPLACER AAF: Radical and Rational Equations; CCSS HSF-IF.C.7b, HSF-BF.B.3; SMP 2, 5, 7. Skill focus: Which graph matches a transformed square-root or cube-root function based on its endpoint, center, direction, and scale?.

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Solve Simple Radical Equations

Solve Simple Radical Equations: Which value solves an equation with one isolated radical after both sides are raised to the appropriate power and the result is checked?. Aligned to ACCUPLACER AAF, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice AAF.096 - Radical and Rational Equations: Aligned standards: ACCUPLACER AAF: Radical and Rational Equations; CCSS HSA-REI.A.2; SMP 1, 6. Skill focus: Which value solves an equation with one isolated radical after both sides are raised to the appropriate power and the result is checked?.

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Solve Multi-Radical Equations and Reject Extraneous Solutions

Solve Multi-Radical Equations and Reject Extraneous Solutions: Which solution set remains after repeated isolation and powering steps are completed and every candidate is tested in the original equation?. Aligned to ACCUPLACER AAF, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice AAF.097 - Radical and Rational Equations: Aligned standards: ACCUPLACER AAF: Radical and Rational Equations; CCSS HSA-REI.A.2; SMP 1, 3, 6. Skill focus: Which solution set remains after repeated isolation and powering steps are completed and every candidate is tested in the original equation?.

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Create and Interpret Radical Models

Create and Interpret Radical Models: Which radical equation or function models a relationship involving distance, geometry, rate, or another square-root or root-based context? Aligned to ACCUPLACER AAF, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice AAF.098 - Radical and Rational Equations: Aligned standards: ACCUPLACER AAF: Radical and Rational Equations; CCSS HSA-CED.A.1-2, HSF-BF.A.1; SMP 1, 2, 4.

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Excluded Values in Rational Expressions

Excluded Values in Rational Expressions: Which values must be excluded because they make an original denominator zero, even if a factor later cancels?. Aligned to ACCUPLACER AAF, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice AAF.099 - Radical and Rational Equations: Aligned standards: ACCUPLACER AAF: Radical and Rational Equations; CCSS HSA-APR.D.6-7, HSF-IF.B.5; SMP 1, 6, 7. Skill focus: Which values must be excluded because they make an original denominator zero, even if a factor later cancels?.

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Simplify Rational Expressions

Simplify Rational Expressions: Which equivalent rational expression results after numerator and denominator are factored and only common factors are canceled?. Aligned to ACCUPLACER AAF, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice AAF.100 - Radical and Rational Equations: Aligned standards: ACCUPLACER AAF: Radical and Rational Equations; CCSS HSA-APR.D.6; SMP 1, 6, 7. Skill focus: Which equivalent rational expression results after numerator and denominator are factored and only common factors are canceled?.

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Multiply and Divide Rational Expressions

Multiply and Divide Rational Expressions: Which simplified expression and restriction set result from multiplying or dividing rational expressions?. Aligned to ACCUPLACER AAF, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice AAF.101 - Radical and Rational Equations: Aligned standards: ACCUPLACER AAF: Radical and Rational Equations; CCSS HSA-APR.D.7; SMP 1, 6, 7. Skill focus: Which simplified expression and restriction set result from multiplying or dividing rational expressions?.

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Add and Subtract with Common Denominators

Add and Subtract with Common Denominators: Which simplified numerator results when rational expressions with the same denominator are added or subtracted?. Aligned to ACCUPLACER AAF, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice AAF.102 - Radical and Rational Equations: Aligned standards: ACCUPLACER AAF: Radical and Rational Equations; CCSS HSA-APR.D.7; SMP 1, 6. Skill focus: Which simplified numerator results when rational expressions with the same denominator are added or subtracted?.

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Add and Subtract with Unlike Denominators

Add and Subtract with Unlike Denominators: Which least common denominator and simplified result are correct when rational expressions have different denominators?. Aligned to ACCUPLACER AAF, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice AAF.103 - Radical and Rational Equations: Aligned standards: ACCUPLACER AAF: Radical and Rational Equations; CCSS HSA-APR.D.7; SMP 1, 6, 7. Skill focus: Which least common denominator and simplified result are correct when rational expressions have different denominators?.

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Simplify Complex Rational Expressions

Simplify Complex Rational Expressions: Which equivalent form results when a complex fraction is simplified by using a common denominator or multiplying by a strategic form of 1?. Aligned to ACCUPLACER AAF, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice AAF.104 - Radical and Rational Equations: Aligned standards: ACCUPLACER AAF: Radical and Rational Equations; CCSS HSA-APR.D.6-7; SMP 1, 6, 7. Skill focus: Which equivalent form results when a complex fraction is simplified by using a common denominator or multiplying by a strategic form of 1?.

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Solve Proportions and Simple Rational Equations

Solve Proportions and Simple Rational Equations: Which value solves a proportion or rational equation after denominator restrictions and valid cross-products are applied?. Aligned to ACCUPLACER AAF, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice AAF.105 - Radical and Rational Equations: Aligned standards: ACCUPLACER AAF: Radical and Rational Equations; CCSS HSA-REI.A.2, HSA-CED.A.1; SMP 1, 6. Skill focus: Which value solves a proportion or rational equation after denominator restrictions and valid cross-products are applied?.

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Solve Multi-Term Rational Equations

Solve Multi-Term Rational Equations: Which solution set remains after multiplying by the least common denominator, solving the resulting equation, and removing excluded or extraneous values?. Aligned to ACCUPLACER AAF, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice AAF.106 - Radical and Rational Equations: Aligned standards: ACCUPLACER AAF: Radical and Rational Equations; CCSS HSA-REI.A.2; SMP 1, 3, 6. Skill focus: Which solution set remains after multiplying by the least common denominator, solving the resulting equation, and removing excluded or extraneous values?.

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Domain and Range of Rational Functions

Domain and Range of Rational Functions: Which domain and range account for holes, vertical asymptotes, horizontal behavior, and any contextual restrictions of a rational function?. Aligned to ACCUPLACER AAF, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice AAF.107 - Radical and Rational Equations: Aligned standards: ACCUPLACER AAF: Radical and Rational Equations; CCSS HSF-IF.B.5, HSF-IF.C.7d; SMP 2, 5, 6. Skill focus: Which domain and range account for holes, vertical asymptotes, horizontal behavior, and any contextual restrictions of a rational function?.

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Graph Rational Functions

Graph Rational Functions: Which graph or feature set matches a rational function based on intercepts, holes, vertical asymptotes, horizontal or slant asymptotes, and end behavior? Aligned to ACCUPLACER AAF, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice AAF.108 - Radical and Rational Equations: Aligned standards: ACCUPLACER AAF: Radical and Rational Equations; CCSS HSF-IF.C.7d, HSF-IF.B.4; SMP 2, 5, 7. Skill focus: Which graph or feature set matches a rational function based on intercepts, holes, vertical asymptotes, horizontal or slant asymptotes, and end behavior?.

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Inverse Variation and Rational Models

Inverse Variation and Rational Models: Which rational model and solution correctly represent an inverse-variation, combined-rate, work, travel-time, or similar context?. Aligned to ACCUPLACER AAF, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice AAF.109 - Radical and Rational Equations: Aligned standards: ACCUPLACER AAF: Radical and Rational Equations; CCSS HSA-CED.A.1, HSF-BF.A.1, HSF-IF.B.4; SMP 1, 2, 4. Skill focus: Which rational model and solution correctly represent an inverse-variation, combined-rate, work, travel-time, or similar context?.

Polynomial Equations and Functions

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Polynomial Vocabulary and Classification

Polynomial Vocabulary and Classification: Which degree, leading coefficient, term classification, or standard-form arrangement correctly describes a polynomial?. Aligned to ACCUPLACER AAF, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice AAF.110 - Polynomial Equations: Aligned standards: ACCUPLACER AAF: Polynomial Equations; CCSS HSA-SSE.A.1, HSA-APR.A.1; SMP 2, 6. Skill focus: Which degree, leading coefficient, term classification, or standard-form arrangement correctly describes a polynomial?.

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Add and Subtract Polynomials

Add and Subtract Polynomials: Which standard-form polynomial is the correct sum or difference after like terms are combined and subtraction is distributed?. Aligned to ACCUPLACER AAF, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice AAF.111 - Polynomial Equations: Aligned standards: ACCUPLACER AAF: Polynomial Equations; CCSS HSA-APR.A.1; SMP 1, 6. Skill focus: Which standard-form polynomial is the correct sum or difference after like terms are combined and subtraction is distributed?.

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Multiply Polynomials

Multiply Polynomials: Which polynomial results from multiplying monomials, binomials, or larger polynomials and combining like terms?. Aligned to ACCUPLACER AAF, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice AAF.112 - Polynomial Equations: Aligned standards: ACCUPLACER AAF: Polynomial Equations; CCSS HSA-APR.A.1; SMP 1, 6, 7. Skill focus: Which polynomial results from multiplying monomials, binomials, or larger polynomials and combining like terms?.

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Special Products and Binomial Expansions

Special Products and Binomial Expansions: Which expansion correctly uses a square, difference-of-squares, cube, or binomial-pattern identity?. Aligned to ACCUPLACER AAF, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice AAF.113 - Polynomial Equations: Aligned standards: ACCUPLACER AAF: Polynomial Equations; CCSS HSA-APR.C.4-5; SMP 6, 7, 8. Skill focus: Which expansion correctly uses a square, difference-of-squares, cube, or binomial-pattern identity?.

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Polynomial Long Division

Polynomial Long Division: Which quotient and remainder result when one polynomial is divided by another using long division? Aligned to ACCUPLACER AAF, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice AAF.114 - Polynomial Equations: Aligned standards: ACCUPLACER AAF: Polynomial Equations; CCSS HSA-APR.D.6; SMP 1, 6. Skill focus: Which quotient and remainder result when one polynomial is divided by another using long division?

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Synthetic Division

Synthetic Division: Which quotient and remainder result from synthetic division by a linear factor of the form x - c?. Aligned to ACCUPLACER AAF, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice AAF.115 - Polynomial Equations: Aligned standards: ACCUPLACER AAF: Polynomial Equations; CCSS HSA-APR.D.6; SMP 1, 6, 8. Skill focus: Which quotient and remainder result from synthetic division by a linear factor of the form x - c?.

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Remainder Theorem

Remainder Theorem: Which remainder equals f(c) when a polynomial is divided by x - c, and which evaluation method is most efficient?. Aligned to ACCUPLACER AAF, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice AAF.116 - Polynomial Equations: Aligned standards: ACCUPLACER AAF: Polynomial Equations; CCSS HSA-APR.B.2; SMP 1, 6, 7. Skill focus: Which remainder equals f(c) when a polynomial is divided by x - c, and which evaluation method is most efficient?.

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Factor Theorem

Factor Theorem: Which value of c makes x - c a factor of a polynomial, or which proposed factor is confirmed by f(c) = 0?. Aligned to ACCUPLACER AAF, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice AAF.117 - Polynomial Equations: Aligned standards: ACCUPLACER AAF: Polynomial Equations; CCSS HSA-APR.B.2; SMP 1, 6, 7. Skill focus: Which value of c makes x - c a factor of a polynomial, or which proposed factor is confirmed by f(c) = 0?.

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Solve Polynomial Equations by Factoring

Solve Polynomial Equations by Factoring: Which real or complex solution set follows after a polynomial equation is factored completely and the zero-product property is applied?. Aligned to ACCUPLACER AAF, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice AAF.118 - Polynomial Equations: Aligned standards: ACCUPLACER AAF: Polynomial Equations; CCSS HSA-APR.B.3, HSA-REI.D.11; SMP 1, 6, 7. Skill focus: Which real or complex solution set follows after a polynomial equation is factored completely and the zero-product property is applied?.

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Rational Root Theorem

Rational Root Theorem: Which list contains all possible rational zeros based on the factors of the constant and leading coefficient?. Aligned to ACCUPLACER AAF, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice AAF.119 - Polynomial Equations: Aligned standards: ACCUPLACER AAF: Polynomial Equations; CCSS HSA-APR.B.2-3; SMP 1, 6, 7. Skill focus: Which list contains all possible rational zeros based on the factors of the constant and leading coefficient?.

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Solve Higher-Degree Polynomials

Solve Higher-Degree Polynomials: Which complete solution set results after testing rational roots, using synthetic division, and solving the remaining factor?. Aligned to ACCUPLACER AAF, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice AAF.120 - Polynomial Equations: Aligned standards: ACCUPLACER AAF: Polynomial Equations; CCSS HSA-APR.B.2-3, HSA-REI.D.11; SMP 1, 5, 7. Skill focus: Which complete solution set results after testing rational roots, using synthetic division, and solving the remaining factor?.

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Fundamental Theorem of Algebra

Fundamental Theorem of Algebra: Which statement correctly identifies the total number of complex roots, counted with multiplicity, for a polynomial of a given degree?. Aligned to ACCUPLACER AAF, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice AAF.121 - Polynomial Equations: Aligned standards: ACCUPLACER AAF: Polynomial Equations; CCSS HSN-CN.C.9; SMP 2, 6. Skill focus: Which statement correctly identifies the total number of complex roots, counted with multiplicity, for a polynomial of a given degree?.

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Complex-Conjugate Root Pairs

Complex-Conjugate Root Pairs: Which additional root or real-coefficient factor is required when a polynomial has a nonreal complex root?. Aligned to ACCUPLACER AAF, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice AAF.122 - Polynomial Equations: Aligned standards: ACCUPLACER AAF: Polynomial Equations; CCSS HSN-CN.C.7-9; SMP 1, 7. Skill focus: Which additional root or real-coefficient factor is required when a polynomial has a nonreal complex root?.

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Zeros, Factors, and Multiplicity

Zeros, Factors, and Multiplicity: Which factorization, zero list, and multiplicity description are equivalent for a polynomial? Aligned to ACCUPLACER AAF, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice AAF.123 - Polynomial Equations: Aligned standards: ACCUPLACER AAF: Polynomial Equations; CCSS HSA-APR.B.2-3; SMP 2, 6, 7. Skill focus: Which factorization, zero list, and multiplicity description are equivalent for a polynomial?

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Construct a Polynomial from Zeros and Conditions

Construct a Polynomial from Zeros and Conditions: Which least-degree polynomial has the stated zeros, multiplicities, leading coefficient, or point condition?. Aligned to ACCUPLACER AAF, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice AAF.124 - Polynomial Equations: Aligned standards: ACCUPLACER AAF: Polynomial Equations; CCSS HSA-APR.B.2-3, HSF-BF.A.1; SMP 1, 2, 7. Skill focus: Which least-degree polynomial has the stated zeros, multiplicities, leading coefficient, or point condition?.

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Polynomial End Behavior

Polynomial End Behavior: Which statement or graph correctly follows from the degree parity and sign of the leading coefficient?. Aligned to ACCUPLACER AAF, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice AAF.125 - Polynomial Equations: Aligned standards: ACCUPLACER AAF: Polynomial Equations; CCSS HSF-IF.C.7c; SMP 2, 5, 7. Skill focus: Which statement or graph correctly follows from the degree parity and sign of the leading coefficient?.

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Graph Polynomials from Zeros and Multiplicity

Graph Polynomials from Zeros and Multiplicity: Which graph matches a polynomial based on its zeros, crossing or touching behavior, end behavior, and possible turning points?. Aligned to ACCUPLACER AAF, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice AAF.126 - Polynomial Equations: Aligned standards: ACCUPLACER AAF: Polynomial Equations; CCSS HSA-APR.B.3, HSF-IF.C.7c; SMP 2, 5, 7. Skill focus: Which graph matches a polynomial based on its zeros, crossing or touching behavior, end behavior, and possible turning points?.

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Polynomial Inequalities and Sign Analysis

Polynomial Inequalities and Sign Analysis: Which interval solution follows from a factored polynomial inequality and a correct sign chart?. Aligned to ACCUPLACER AAF, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice AAF.127 - Polynomial Equations: Aligned standards: ACCUPLACER AAF: Polynomial Equations; CCSS HSA-APR.B.3, HSF-IF.B.4; SMP 1, 2, 7. Skill focus: Which interval solution follows from a factored polynomial inequality and a correct sign chart?.

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Polynomial Modeling and Representation

Polynomial Modeling and Representation: Which polynomial equation, graph, or interpretation best models a volume, area, revenue, motion, or other contextual relationship?. Aligned to ACCUPLACER AAF, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice AAF.128 - Polynomial Equations: Aligned standards: ACCUPLACER AAF: Polynomial Equations; CCSS HSA-CED.A.2, HSF-IF.B.4-6, HSF-IF.C.7c; SMP 1, 2, 4. Skill focus: Which polynomial equation, graph, or interpretation best models a volume, area, revenue, motion, or other contextual relationship?.

Exponential and Logarithmic Equations and Functions

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Laws of Exponents

Laws of Exponents: Which expression is equivalent after product, quotient, power, zero, negative, and rational exponent rules are applied correctly?. Aligned to ACCUPLACER AAF, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice AAF.129 - Exponential and Logarithmic Equations: Aligned standards: ACCUPLACER AAF: Exponential and Logarithmic Equations; CCSS HSN-RN.A.1-2; SMP 1, 6, 7. Skill focus: Which expression is equivalent after product, quotient, power, zero, negative, and rational exponent rules are applied correctly?.

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Evaluate Exponential Functions

Evaluate Exponential Functions: Which value results when an exponential function is evaluated at a given numerical or algebraic input?. Aligned to ACCUPLACER AAF, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice AAF.130 - Exponential and Logarithmic Equations: Aligned standards: ACCUPLACER AAF: Exponential and Logarithmic Equations; CCSS HSF-IF.A.2, HSF-LE.A.2; SMP 1, 6. Skill focus: Which value results when an exponential function is evaluated at a given numerical or algebraic input?.

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Identify Exponential Growth and Decay

Identify Exponential Growth and Decay: Which model represents growth or decay, and what are its multiplicative factor and percent rate of change?. Aligned to ACCUPLACER AAF, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice AAF.131 - Exponential and Logarithmic Equations: Aligned standards: ACCUPLACER AAF: Exponential and Logarithmic Equations; CCSS HSF-LE.A.1, HSF-IF.C.8b; SMP 2, 4, 6. Skill focus: Which model represents growth or decay, and what are its multiplicative factor and percent rate of change?.

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Build Exponential Models from Initial Value and Rate

Build Exponential Models from Initial Value and Rate: Which function has the stated initial value and growth or decay rate per interval?. Aligned to ACCUPLACER AAF, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice AAF.132 - Exponential and Logarithmic Equations: Aligned standards: ACCUPLACER AAF: Exponential and Logarithmic Equations; CCSS HSF-LE.A.2, HSF-BF.A.1; SMP 1, 2, 4. Skill focus: Which function has the stated initial value and growth or decay rate per interval?.

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Build Exponential Models from Tables or Two Points

Build Exponential Models from Tables or Two Points: Which exponential equation matches a geometric pattern in a table or two input-output pairs?. Aligned to ACCUPLACER AAF, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice AAF.133 - Exponential and Logarithmic Equations: Aligned standards: ACCUPLACER AAF: Exponential and Logarithmic Equations; CCSS HSF-LE.A.2; SMP 1, 2, 7. Skill focus: Which exponential equation matches a geometric pattern in a table or two input-output pairs?.

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Interpret Exponential Parameters

Interpret Exponential Parameters: Which interpretation of the initial value, base, exponent coefficient, or time unit is correct in context?. Aligned to ACCUPLACER AAF, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice AAF.134 - Exponential and Logarithmic Equations: Aligned standards: ACCUPLACER AAF: Exponential and Logarithmic Equations; CCSS HSF-LE.B.5, HSA-SSE.A.1b; SMP 2, 4, 6. Skill focus: Which interpretation of the initial value, base, exponent coefficient, or time unit is correct in context?.

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Compound Interest

Compound Interest: Which balance, rate, or time follows from a compound-interest model with annual, periodic, or stated compounding?. Aligned to ACCUPLACER AAF, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice AAF.135 - Exponential and Logarithmic Equations: Aligned standards: ACCUPLACER AAF: Exponential and Logarithmic Equations; CCSS HSF-LE.A.2, HSA-SSE.B.3c; SMP 1, 2, 4. Skill focus: Which balance, rate, or time follows from a compound-interest model with annual, periodic, or stated compounding?.

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Growth, Decay, Doubling Time, and Half-Life

Growth, Decay, Doubling Time, and Half-Life: Which exponential model or solution correctly represents repeated growth, radioactive decay, doubling time, or half-life? Aligned to ACCUPLACER AAF, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice AAF.136 - Exponential and Logarithmic Equations: Aligned standards: ACCUPLACER AAF: Exponential and Logarithmic Equations; CCSS HSF-LE.A.1c, HSF-LE.B.5; SMP 1, 2, 4. Skill focus: Which exponential model or solution correctly represents repeated growth, radioactive decay, doubling time, or half-life?

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Graph Exponential Functions and Transformations

Graph Exponential Functions and Transformations: Which graph, domain, range, asymptote, intercept, and transformation description match an exponential function? Aligned to ACCUPLACER AAF, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice AAF.137 - Exponential and Logarithmic Equations: Aligned standards: ACCUPLACER AAF: Exponential and Logarithmic Equations; CCSS HSF-IF.C.7e, HSF-BF.B.3; SMP 2, 5, 7. Skill focus: Which graph, domain, range, asymptote, intercept, and transformation description match an exponential function?

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Compare Linear, Quadratic, and Exponential Models

Compare Linear, Quadratic, and Exponential Models: Which statement correctly compares constant differences, second differences, constant ratios, and long-run growth across function types?. Aligned to ACCUPLACER AAF, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice AAF.138 - Exponential and Logarithmic Equations: Aligned standards: ACCUPLACER AAF: Exponential and Logarithmic Equations; CCSS HSF-LE.A.1-3, HSF-IF.C.9; SMP 2, 3, 7. Skill focus: Which statement correctly compares constant differences, second differences, constant ratios, and long-run growth across function types?.

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Solve Exponential Equations with a Common Base

Solve Exponential Equations with a Common Base: Which solution follows after both sides are rewritten with the same base and the exponents are equated? Aligned to ACCUPLACER AAF, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice AAF.139 - Exponential and Logarithmic Equations: Aligned standards: ACCUPLACER AAF: Exponential and Logarithmic Equations; CCSS HSA-REI.D.11, HSF-LE.A.4; SMP 1, 6, 7. Skill focus: Which solution follows after both sides are rewritten with the same base and the exponents are equated?

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Solve Exponential Equations Using Logarithms

Solve Exponential Equations Using Logarithms: Which exact or approximate solution results after logarithms are used to isolate an exponent?. Aligned to ACCUPLACER AAF, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice AAF.140 - Exponential and Logarithmic Equations: Aligned standards: ACCUPLACER AAF: Exponential and Logarithmic Equations; CCSS HSF-LE.A.4, HSF-BF.B.5; SMP 1, 5, 6. Skill focus: Which exact or approximate solution results after logarithms are used to isolate an exponent?.

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Definition of a Logarithm

Definition of a Logarithm: Which logarithmic and exponential equations are equivalent, and which base, exponent, and argument correspond?. Aligned to ACCUPLACER AAF, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice AAF.141 - Exponential and Logarithmic Equations: Aligned standards: ACCUPLACER AAF: Exponential and Logarithmic Equations; CCSS HSF-BF.B.5, HSF-LE.A.4; SMP 2, 6, 7. Skill focus: Which logarithmic and exponential equations are equivalent, and which base, exponent, and argument correspond?.

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Evaluate Common and Natural Logarithms

Evaluate Common and Natural Logarithms: Which value is correct for an exact logarithm or a calculator-based common or natural logarithm?. Aligned to ACCUPLACER AAF, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice AAF.142 - Exponential and Logarithmic Equations: Aligned standards: ACCUPLACER AAF: Exponential and Logarithmic Equations; CCSS HSF-BF.B.5; SMP 1, 5, 6. Skill focus: Which value is correct for an exact logarithm or a calculator-based common or natural logarithm?.

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Product, Quotient, and Power Properties of Logarithms

Product, Quotient, and Power Properties of Logarithms: Which logarithmic expression is equivalent after the product, quotient, or power property is applied?. Aligned to ACCUPLACER AAF, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice AAF.143 - Exponential and Logarithmic Equations: Aligned standards: ACCUPLACER AAF: Exponential and Logarithmic Equations; CCSS HSA-SSE.A.2, HSF-BF.B.5; SMP 1, 6, 7. Skill focus: Which logarithmic expression is equivalent after the product, quotient, or power property is applied?.

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Expand and Condense Logarithmic Expressions

Expand and Condense Logarithmic Expressions: Which expanded or single-logarithm form is equivalent, with coefficients and exponents handled correctly?. Aligned to ACCUPLACER AAF, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice AAF.144 - Exponential and Logarithmic Equations: Aligned standards: ACCUPLACER AAF: Exponential and Logarithmic Equations; CCSS HSA-SSE.A.2; SMP 1, 6, 7. Skill focus: Which expanded or single-logarithm form is equivalent, with coefficients and exponents handled correctly?.

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Change-of-Base Formula

Change-of-Base Formula: Which change-of-base expression or calculator evaluation correctly finds a logarithm with an arbitrary base?. Aligned to ACCUPLACER AAF, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice AAF.145 - Exponential and Logarithmic Equations: Aligned standards: ACCUPLACER AAF: Exponential and Logarithmic Equations; CCSS HSF-LE.A.4; SMP 1, 5, 6. Skill focus: Which change-of-base expression or calculator evaluation correctly finds a logarithm with an arbitrary base?.

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Solve Logarithmic Equations

Solve Logarithmic Equations: Which solution set remains after logarithmic properties are used, exponential form is applied, and nonpositive arguments are rejected?. Aligned to ACCUPLACER AAF, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice AAF.146 - Exponential and Logarithmic Equations: Aligned standards: ACCUPLACER AAF: Exponential and Logarithmic Equations; CCSS HSA-REI.A.1, HSF-BF.B.5; SMP 1, 3, 6. Skill focus: Which solution set remains after logarithmic properties are used, exponential form is applied, and nonpositive arguments are rejected?.

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Graph Logarithmic Functions and Transformations

Graph Logarithmic Functions and Transformations: Which graph, domain, range, asymptote, intercept, and transformation description match a logarithmic function?. Aligned to ACCUPLACER AAF, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice AAF.147 - Exponential and Logarithmic Equations: Aligned standards: ACCUPLACER AAF: Exponential and Logarithmic Equations; CCSS HSF-IF.C.7e, HSF-BF.B.3; SMP 2, 5, 7. Skill focus: Which graph, domain, range, asymptote, intercept, and transformation description match a logarithmic function?.

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Exponential and Logarithmic Inverses

Exponential and Logarithmic Inverses: Which table, graph, equation, or composition confirms that exponential and logarithmic functions with the same base are inverses?. Aligned to ACCUPLACER AAF, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice AAF.148 - Exponential and Logarithmic Equations: Aligned standards: ACCUPLACER AAF: Exponential and Logarithmic Equations; CCSS HSF-BF.B.4-5; SMP 2, 5, 7. Skill focus: Which table, graph, equation, or composition confirms that exponential and logarithmic functions with the same base are inverses?.

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Natural Exponential and Logarithmic Models

Natural Exponential and Logarithmic Models: Which model, equation, or interpretation correctly uses e or ln for continuous growth, continuous compounding, or another natural-exponential context?. Aligned to ACCUPLACER AAF, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice AAF.149 - Exponential and Logarithmic Equations: Aligned standards: ACCUPLACER AAF: Exponential and Logarithmic Equations; CCSS HSF-LE.A.4-5, HSA-CED.A.1, HSF-IF.B.4; SMP 1, 2, 4. Skill focus: Which model, equation, or interpretation correctly uses e or ln for continuous growth, continuous compounding, or another natural-exponential context?.

Geometry Concepts for Algebra 1

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Algebraic Perimeter and Area Expressions

Algebraic Perimeter and Area Expressions: Which expression or equation correctly represents the perimeter or area of a polygon with numerical or algebraic side lengths?. Aligned to ACCUPLACER AAF, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice AAF.150 - Geometry Concepts for Algebra 1: Aligned standards: ACCUPLACER AAF: Geometry Concepts for Algebra 1; CCSS 7.G.B.4-6, HSA-CED.A.1, HSG-MG.A.1; SMP 1, 2, 4. Skill focus: Which expression or equation correctly represents the perimeter or area of a polygon with numerical or algebraic side lengths?.

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Composite Area and Missing Dimensions

Composite Area and Missing Dimensions: Which area or missing dimension is correct for a composite figure after it is decomposed into familiar shapes?. Aligned to ACCUPLACER AAF, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice AAF.151 - Geometry Concepts for Algebra 1: Aligned standards: ACCUPLACER AAF: Geometry Concepts for Algebra 1; CCSS 7.G.B.4-6, HSG-MG.A.1; SMP 1, 4, 6. Skill focus: Which area or missing dimension is correct for a composite figure after it is decomposed into familiar shapes?.

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Circle Circumference and Area

Circle Circumference and Area: Which circumference, area, radius, or diameter is correct when the appropriate circle formula and units are used?. Aligned to ACCUPLACER AAF, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice AAF.152 - Geometry Concepts for Algebra 1: Aligned standards: ACCUPLACER AAF: Geometry Concepts for Algebra 1; CCSS 7.G.B.4; SMP 1, 6. Skill focus: Which circumference, area, radius, or diameter is correct when the appropriate circle formula and units are used?.

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Surface Area of Prisms and Cylinders

Surface Area of Prisms and Cylinders: Which surface-area expression or value correctly includes every exposed face or curved surface of a prism or cylinder?. Aligned to ACCUPLACER AAF, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice AAF.153 - Geometry Concepts for Algebra 1: Aligned standards: ACCUPLACER AAF: Geometry Concepts for Algebra 1; CCSS 6.G.A.4, HSG-MG.A.1; SMP 1, 4, 6. Skill focus: Which surface-area expression or value correctly includes every exposed face or curved surface of a prism or cylinder?.

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Volume of Prisms and Cylinders

Volume of Prisms and Cylinders: Which volume or missing dimension follows from base area times height for a prism or cylinder?. Aligned to ACCUPLACER AAF, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice AAF.154 - Geometry Concepts for Algebra 1: Aligned standards: ACCUPLACER AAF: Geometry Concepts for Algebra 1; CCSS 7.G.B.6, 8.G.C.9; SMP 1, 4, 6. Skill focus: Which volume or missing dimension follows from base area times height for a prism or cylinder?.

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Pythagorean Theorem

Pythagorean Theorem: Which side length or conclusion is correct when the Pythagorean theorem or its converse is applied to a right-triangle situation?. Aligned to ACCUPLACER AAF, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice AAF.155 - Geometry Concepts for Algebra 1: Aligned standards: ACCUPLACER AAF: Geometry Concepts for Algebra 1; CCSS 8.G.B.6-7, HSG-SRT.B.4; SMP 1, 6. Skill focus: Which side length or conclusion is correct when the Pythagorean theorem or its converse is applied to a right-triangle situation?.

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Distance Formula

Distance Formula: Which distance between two coordinate points is correct after horizontal and vertical changes are used in the distance formula?. Aligned to ACCUPLACER AAF, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice AAF.156 - Geometry Concepts for Algebra 1: Aligned standards: ACCUPLACER AAF: Geometry Concepts for Algebra 1; CCSS 8.G.B.8, HSG-GPE.B.7; SMP 1, 6. Skill focus: Which distance between two coordinate points is correct after horizontal and vertical changes are used in the distance formula?.

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Midpoint Formula

Midpoint Formula: Which point is the midpoint of a segment, or which endpoint is missing when the midpoint and other endpoint are known?. Aligned to ACCUPLACER AAF, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice AAF.157 - Geometry Concepts for Algebra 1: Aligned standards: ACCUPLACER AAF: Geometry Concepts for Algebra 1; CCSS HSG-GPE.B.6; SMP 1, 6. Skill focus: Which point is the midpoint of a segment, or which endpoint is missing when the midpoint and other endpoint are known?.

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Slope in Coordinate Geometry

Slope in Coordinate Geometry: Which slope-based conclusion correctly identifies parallel, perpendicular, horizontal, or vertical lines in a geometric figure?. Aligned to ACCUPLACER AAF, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice AAF.158 - Geometry Concepts for Algebra 1: Aligned standards: ACCUPLACER AAF: Geometry Concepts for Algebra 1; CCSS 8.EE.B.6, HSG-GPE.B.5; SMP 2, 6, 7. Skill focus: Which slope-based conclusion correctly identifies parallel, perpendicular, horizontal, or vertical lines in a geometric figure?.

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Angles from Intersecting and Parallel Lines

Angles from Intersecting and Parallel Lines: Which angle measure follows from vertical, linear-pair, corresponding, alternate-interior, or same-side-interior relationships?. Aligned to ACCUPLACER AAF, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice AAF.159 - Geometry Concepts for Algebra 1: Aligned standards: ACCUPLACER AAF: Geometry Concepts for Algebra 1; CCSS 8.G.A.5, HSG-CO.C.9; SMP 1, 3, 6. Skill focus: Which angle measure follows from vertical, linear-pair, corresponding, alternate-interior, or same-side-interior relationships?.

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Triangle Angle Properties

Triangle Angle Properties: Which unknown angle follows from the triangle-sum, exterior-angle, isosceles-triangle, or related angle theorem?. Aligned to ACCUPLACER AAF, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice AAF.160 - Geometry Concepts for Algebra 1: Aligned standards: ACCUPLACER AAF: Geometry Concepts for Algebra 1; CCSS 8.G.A.5, HSG-CO.C.10; SMP 1, 3, 6. Skill focus: Which unknown angle follows from the triangle-sum, exterior-angle, isosceles-triangle, or related angle theorem?.

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Rigid Transformations in the Coordinate Plane

Rigid Transformations in the Coordinate Plane: Which image coordinates result from a translation, reflection, or rotation, and which properties are preserved?. Aligned to ACCUPLACER AAF, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice AAF.161 - Geometry Concepts for Algebra 1: Aligned standards: ACCUPLACER AAF: Geometry Concepts for Algebra 1; CCSS 8.G.A.1-3, HSG-CO.A.2-5; SMP 2, 5, 6. Skill focus: Which image coordinates result from a translation, reflection, or rotation, and which properties are preserved?.

AAF.162AAF.162
Dilations and Scale Drawings

Dilations and Scale Drawings: Which image coordinates, scale factor, perimeter ratio, or area ratio result from a dilation or scale drawing?. Aligned to ACCUPLACER AAF, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice AAF.162 - Geometry Concepts for Algebra 1: Aligned standards: ACCUPLACER AAF: Geometry Concepts for Algebra 1; CCSS 8.G.A.3-4, HSG-SRT.A.1-2; SMP 1, 2, 6. Skill focus: Which image coordinates, scale factor, perimeter ratio, or area ratio result from a dilation or scale drawing?.

Geometry Concepts for Algebra 2

AAF.163AAF.163
Volume of Pyramids and Cones

Volume of Pyramids and Cones: Which volume or missing dimension is correct for a pyramid or cone when the one-third base-area-times-height relationship is used?. Aligned to ACCUPLACER AAF, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice AAF.163 - Geometry Concepts for Algebra 2: Aligned standards: ACCUPLACER AAF: Geometry Concepts for Algebra 2; CCSS HSG-GMD.A.1-3; SMP 1, 4, 6. Skill focus: Which volume or missing dimension is correct for a pyramid or cone when the one-third base-area-times-height relationship is used?.

AAF.164AAF.164
Volume of Spheres

Volume of Spheres: Which sphere volume, radius, or diameter is correct, including exact answers in terms of pi and appropriate cubic units?. Aligned to ACCUPLACER AAF, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice AAF.164 - Geometry Concepts for Algebra 2: Aligned standards: ACCUPLACER AAF: Geometry Concepts for Algebra 2; CCSS HSG-GMD.A.2-3; SMP 1, 6. Skill focus: Which sphere volume, radius, or diameter is correct, including exact answers in terms of pi and appropriate cubic units?.

AAF.165AAF.165
Composite and Nonprism Solids

Composite and Nonprism Solids: Which volume results when a three-dimensional object is decomposed into or formed by cylinders, cones, pyramids, spheres, or removed regions?. Aligned to ACCUPLACER AAF, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice AAF.165 - Geometry Concepts for Algebra 2: Aligned standards: ACCUPLACER AAF: Geometry Concepts for Algebra 2; CCSS HSG-GMD.A.3, HSG-MG.A.1-3; SMP 1, 4, 6. Skill focus: Which volume results when a three-dimensional object is decomposed into or formed by cylinders, cones, pyramids, spheres, or removed regions?.

AAF.166AAF.166
Similarity Proportions

Similarity Proportions: Which proportion or missing measure is correct for similar figures or triangles with corresponding sides and angles? Aligned to ACCUPLACER AAF, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice AAF.166 - Geometry Concepts for Algebra 2: Aligned standards: ACCUPLACER AAF: Geometry Concepts for Algebra 2; CCSS HSG-SRT.A.2-3, HSG-SRT.B.5; SMP 1, 2, 6. Skill focus: Which proportion or missing measure is correct for similar figures or triangles with corresponding sides and angles?.

AAF.167AAF.167
Area and Volume Scale Factors

Area and Volume Scale Factors: Which area or volume ratio follows when corresponding lengths are related by a stated scale factor?. Aligned to ACCUPLACER AAF, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice AAF.167 - Geometry Concepts for Algebra 2: Aligned standards: ACCUPLACER AAF: Geometry Concepts for Algebra 2; CCSS HSG-SRT.A.1-2, HSG-GMD.A.3; SMP 2, 6, 7. Skill focus: Which area or volume ratio follows when corresponding lengths are related by a stated scale factor?.

AAF.168AAF.168
Triangle Congruence Criteria

Triangle Congruence Criteria: Which additional fact or criterion proves two triangles congruent using SSS, SAS, ASA, AAS, or HL, while rejecting insufficient information?. Aligned to ACCUPLACER AAF, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice AAF.168 - Geometry Concepts for Algebra 2: Aligned standards: ACCUPLACER AAF: Geometry Concepts for Algebra 2; CCSS HSG-CO.B.6-8; SMP 3, 6, 7. Skill focus: Which additional fact or criterion proves two triangles congruent using SSS, SAS, ASA, AAS, or HL, while rejecting insufficient information?.

AAF.169AAF.169
Triangle Similarity Criteria

Triangle Similarity Criteria: Which evidence proves two triangles similar using AA, SAS similarity, or SSS similarity, and which proportion follows?. Aligned to ACCUPLACER AAF, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice AAF.169 - Geometry Concepts for Algebra 2: Aligned standards: ACCUPLACER AAF: Geometry Concepts for Algebra 2; CCSS HSG-SRT.A.2-3, HSG-SRT.B.5; SMP 3, 6, 7. Skill focus: Which evidence proves two triangles similar using AA, SAS similarity, or SSS similarity, and which proportion follows?

AAF.170AAF.170
Triangle Segment and Proportionality Theorems

Triangle Segment and Proportionality Theorems: Which length or relationship follows from a midsegment, angle bisector, parallel-line proportionality, median, or related triangle theorem?. Aligned to ACCUPLACER AAF, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice AAF.170 - Geometry Concepts for Algebra 2: Aligned standards: ACCUPLACER AAF: Geometry Concepts for Algebra 2; CCSS HSG-SRT.B.4-5, HSG-CO.C.10-11; SMP 1, 3, 7. Skill focus: Which length or relationship follows from a midsegment, angle bisector, parallel-line proportionality, median, or related triangle theorem?.

AAF.171AAF.171
Circle Equations in Standard Form

Circle Equations in Standard Form: Which center, radius, equation, or graph matches a circle written in (x - h)^2 + (y - k)^2 = r^2 form?. Aligned to ACCUPLACER AAF, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice AAF.171 - Geometry Concepts for Algebra 2: Aligned standards: ACCUPLACER AAF: Geometry Concepts for Algebra 2; CCSS HSG-GPE.A.1; SMP 2, 5, 6. Skill focus: Which center, radius, equation, or graph matches a circle written in (x - h)^2 + (y - k)^2 = r^2 form?

AAF.172AAF.172
Complete the Square for Circle Equations

Complete the Square for Circle Equations: Which standard-form circle equation, center, and radius result after completing the square in x and y?. Aligned to ACCUPLACER AAF, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice AAF.172 - Geometry Concepts for Algebra 2: Aligned standards: ACCUPLACER AAF: Geometry Concepts for Algebra 2; CCSS HSG-GPE.A.1, HSA-SSE.B.3b; SMP 1, 6, 7. Skill focus: Which standard-form circle equation, center, and radius result after completing the square in x and y?.

AAF.173AAF.173
Arcs, Chords, and Inscribed Angles

Arcs, Chords, and Inscribed Angles: Which arc or angle measure follows from central angles, inscribed angles, diameters, chords, or cyclic quadrilaterals? Aligned to ACCUPLACER AAF, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice AAF.173 - Geometry Concepts for Algebra 2: Aligned standards: ACCUPLACER AAF: Geometry Concepts for Algebra 2; CCSS HSG-C.A.2-3; SMP 1, 3, 6. Skill focus: Which arc or angle measure follows from central angles, inscribed angles, diameters, chords, or cyclic quadrilaterals?

AAF.174AAF.174
Tangents, Secants, and Intersecting Chords

Tangents, Secants, and Intersecting Chords: Which angle or segment length follows from tangent, secant, chord, or power-of-a-point relationships?. Aligned to ACCUPLACER AAF, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice AAF.174 - Geometry Concepts for Algebra 2: Aligned standards: ACCUPLACER AAF: Geometry Concepts for Algebra 2; CCSS HSG-C.A.2; SMP 1, 3, 7. Skill focus: Which angle or segment length follows from tangent, secant, chord, or power-of-a-point relationships?.

AAF.175AAF.175
Arc Length and Sector Area

Arc Length and Sector Area: Which exact or approximate arc length or sector area corresponds to a central angle, radius, and stated degree or radian measure?. Aligned to ACCUPLACER AAF, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice AAF.175 - Geometry Concepts for Algebra 2: Aligned standards: ACCUPLACER AAF: Geometry Concepts for Algebra 2; CCSS HSG-C.B.5; SMP 1, 2, 6. Skill focus: Which exact or approximate arc length or sector area corresponds to a central angle, radius, and stated degree or radian measure?.

AAF.176AAF.176
Coordinate Proofs and Figure Classification

Coordinate Proofs and Figure Classification: Which slope, distance, or midpoint evidence proves or disproves that a coordinate figure is a parallelogram, rectangle, rhombus, square, or other shape?. Aligned to ACCUPLACER AAF, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice AAF.176 - Geometry Concepts for Algebra 2: Aligned standards: ACCUPLACER AAF: Geometry Concepts for Algebra 2; CCSS HSG-GPE.B.4-7; SMP 1, 3, 6. Skill focus: Which slope, distance, or midpoint evidence proves or disproves that a coordinate figure is a parallelogram, rectangle, rhombus, square, or other shape?.

AAF.177AAF.177
Partition a Directed Segment

Partition a Directed Segment: Which coordinate point divides a directed line segment in a specified ratio? Aligned to ACCUPLACER AAF, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice AAF.177 - Geometry Concepts for Algebra 2: Aligned standards: ACCUPLACER AAF: Geometry Concepts for Algebra 2; CCSS HSG-GPE.B.6; SMP 1, 6. Skill focus: Which coordinate point divides a directed line segment in a specified ratio?.

AAF.178AAF.178
Cross-Sections, Solids of Revolution, and Geometric Modeling

Cross-Sections, Solids of Revolution, and Geometric Modeling: match a two-dimensional cross-section, generated solid, or geometric model to a stated three-dimensional object or design constraint. Aligned to ACCUPLACER AAF, CCSS HSG-GMD.B.4, HSG-MG.A.1-3, and SMP 2, 4, 5 under AAF.178 - Geometry Concepts for Algebra 2.

Trigonometry

AAF.179AAF.179
Define Sine, Cosine, and Tangent in Right Triangles

Define Sine, Cosine, and Tangent in Right Triangles: Which side ratio correctly represents sine, cosine, or tangent for a specified acute angle in a right triangle?. Aligned to ACCUPLACER AAF, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice AAF.179 - Trigonometry: Aligned standards: ACCUPLACER AAF: Trigonometry; CCSS HSG-SRT.C.6; SMP 2, 6. Skill focus: Which side ratio correctly represents sine, cosine, or tangent for a specified acute angle in a right triangle?.

AAF.180AAF.180
Solve Right Triangles for Missing Sides

Solve Right Triangles for Missing Sides: Which side length is correct after the appropriate trigonometric ratio and known measurements are selected?. Aligned to ACCUPLACER AAF, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice AAF.180 - Trigonometry: Aligned standards: ACCUPLACER AAF: Trigonometry; CCSS HSG-SRT.C.8; SMP 1, 4, 6. Skill focus: Which side length is correct after the appropriate trigonometric ratio and known measurements are selected?.

AAF.181AAF.181
Solve Right Triangles for Missing Angles

Solve Right Triangles for Missing Angles: Which acute angle measure results from an inverse trigonometric function, with the calculator in the correct angle mode?. Aligned to ACCUPLACER AAF, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice AAF.181 - Trigonometry: Aligned standards: ACCUPLACER AAF: Trigonometry; CCSS HSG-SRT.C.8, HSF-TF.B.7; SMP 1, 5, 6. Skill focus: Which acute angle measure results from an inverse trigonometric function, with the calculator in the correct angle mode?.

AAF.182AAF.182
Angles of Elevation and Depression

Angles of Elevation and Depression: Which trigonometric model and solution correctly represent a height, distance, line-of-sight, or angle-of-depression context?. Aligned to ACCUPLACER AAF, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice AAF.182 - Trigonometry: Aligned standards: ACCUPLACER AAF: Trigonometry; CCSS HSG-SRT.C.8, HSG-MG.A.1; SMP 1, 2, 4. Skill focus: Which trigonometric model and solution correctly represent a height, distance, line-of-sight, or angle-of-depression context?

AAF.183AAF.183
Complementary-Angle Cofunctions

Complementary-Angle Cofunctions: Which equivalent sine or cosine value follows because the two acute angles of a right triangle are complementary?. Aligned to ACCUPLACER AAF, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice AAF.183 - Trigonometry: Aligned standards: ACCUPLACER AAF: Trigonometry; CCSS HSG-SRT.C.7; SMP 2, 7. Skill focus: Which equivalent sine or cosine value follows because the two acute angles of a right triangle are complementary?.

AAF.184AAF.184
45-45-90 Special Triangles

45-45-90 Special Triangles: Which exact side length follows from the 1 : 1 : square-root-of-2 ratio in a 45-45-90 triangle?. Aligned to ACCUPLACER AAF, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice AAF.184 - Trigonometry: Aligned standards: ACCUPLACER AAF: Trigonometry; CCSS HSG-SRT.C.8, HSF-TF.A.3; SMP 1, 6, 7. Skill focus: Which exact side length follows from the 1 : 1 : square-root-of-2 ratio in a 45-45-90 triangle?.

AAF.185AAF.185
30-60-90 Special Triangles

30-60-90 Special Triangles: Which exact side length follows from the 1 : square-root-of-3 : 2 ratio in a 30-60-90 triangle?. Aligned to ACCUPLACER AAF, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice AAF.185 - Trigonometry: Aligned standards: ACCUPLACER AAF: Trigonometry; CCSS HSG-SRT.C.8, HSF-TF.A.3; SMP 1, 6, 7. Skill focus: Which exact side length follows from the 1 : square-root-of-3 : 2 ratio in a 30-60-90 triangle?.

AAF.186AAF.186
Convert Degrees and Radians

Convert Degrees and Radians: Which degree measure and radian measure are equivalent after conversion by 180 degrees = pi radians?. Aligned to ACCUPLACER AAF, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice AAF.186 - Trigonometry: Aligned standards: ACCUPLACER AAF: Trigonometry; CCSS HSF-TF.A.1; SMP 1, 6. Skill focus: Which degree measure and radian measure are equivalent after conversion by 180 degrees = pi radians?.

AAF.187AAF.187
Unit-Circle Coordinates

Unit-Circle Coordinates: Which ordered pair on the unit circle gives the cosine and sine of a stated angle? Aligned to ACCUPLACER AAF, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice AAF.187 - Trigonometry: Aligned standards: ACCUPLACER AAF: Trigonometry; CCSS HSF-TF.A.2; SMP 2, 5, 6. Skill focus: Which ordered pair on the unit circle gives the cosine and sine of a stated angle?

AAF.188AAF.188
Exact Trigonometric Values at Special Angles

Exact Trigonometric Values at Special Angles: Which exact sine, cosine, or tangent value corresponds to a quadrantal or common special angle?. Aligned to ACCUPLACER AAF, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice AAF.188 - Trigonometry: Aligned standards: ACCUPLACER AAF: Trigonometry; CCSS HSF-TF.A.2-3; SMP 1, 6, 7. Skill focus: Which exact sine, cosine, or tangent value corresponds to a quadrantal or common special angle?.

AAF.189AAF.189
Reference Angles and Quadrant Signs

Reference Angles and Quadrant Signs: Which reference angle and sign pattern determine the exact or related trigonometric value of an angle in any quadrant?. Aligned to ACCUPLACER AAF, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice AAF.189 - Trigonometry: Aligned standards: ACCUPLACER AAF: Trigonometry; CCSS HSF-TF.A.2-4; SMP 1, 6, 7. Skill focus: Which reference angle and sign pattern determine the exact or related trigonometric value of an angle in any quadrant?.

AAF.190AAF.190
Reciprocal and Quotient Identities

Reciprocal and Quotient Identities: Which expression is equivalent using reciprocal identities or tan(theta) = sin(theta)/cos(theta)?. Aligned to ACCUPLACER AAF, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice AAF.190 - Trigonometry: Aligned standards: ACCUPLACER AAF: Trigonometry; CCSS HSF-TF.C.8; SMP 1, 6, 7. Skill focus: Which expression is equivalent using reciprocal identities or tan(theta) = sin(theta)/cos(theta)?.

AAF.191AAF.191
Pythagorean Identities and Missing Trig Values

Pythagorean Identities and Missing Trig Values: Which trigonometric value or equivalent expression follows from sin^2(theta) + cos^2(theta) = 1 and the angle quadrant?. Aligned to ACCUPLACER AAF, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice AAF.191 - Trigonometry: Aligned standards: ACCUPLACER AAF: Trigonometry; CCSS HSF-TF.C.8; SMP 1, 6, 7. Skill focus: Which trigonometric value or equivalent expression follows from sin^2(theta) + cos^2(theta) = 1 and the angle quadrant?.

AAF.192AAF.192
Solve Basic Trigonometric Equations

Solve Basic Trigonometric Equations: Which angle solutions in a stated interval satisfy a sine, cosine, or tangent equation?. Aligned to ACCUPLACER AAF, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice AAF.192 - Trigonometry: Aligned standards: ACCUPLACER AAF: Trigonometry; CCSS HSF-TF.B.7, HSF-TF.C.8; SMP 1, 5, 6. Skill focus: Which angle solutions in a stated interval satisfy a sine, cosine, or tangent equation?.

AAF.193AAF.193
Graphs of Sine and Cosine

Graphs of Sine and Cosine: Which graph or feature set correctly identifies the period, midline, amplitude, intercepts, maxima, and minima of a sine or cosine function?. Aligned to ACCUPLACER AAF, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice AAF.193 - Trigonometry: Aligned standards: ACCUPLACER AAF: Trigonometry; CCSS HSF-IF.C.7e, HSF-TF.B.5; SMP 2, 5, 6. Skill focus: Which graph or feature set correctly identifies the period, midline, amplitude, intercepts, maxima, and minima of a sine or cosine function?.

AAF.194AAF.194
Graph of Tangent

Graph of Tangent: Which graph or feature set correctly identifies the period, zeros, vertical asymptotes, and increasing branches of a tangent function?. Aligned to ACCUPLACER AAF, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice AAF.194 - Trigonometry: Aligned standards: ACCUPLACER AAF: Trigonometry; CCSS HSF-IF.C.7e, HSF-TF.B.5; SMP 2, 5, 6. Skill focus: Which graph or feature set correctly identifies the period, zeros, vertical asymptotes, and increasing branches of a tangent function?.

AAF.195AAF.195
Transformations of Trigonometric Functions

Transformations of Trigonometric Functions: Which equation or graph has the stated amplitude, period, phase shift, reflection, and vertical shift?. Aligned to ACCUPLACER AAF, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice AAF.195 - Trigonometry: Aligned standards: ACCUPLACER AAF: Trigonometry; CCSS HSF-TF.B.5, HSF-BF.B.3; SMP 1, 2, 5. Skill focus: Which equation or graph has the stated amplitude, period, phase shift, reflection, and vertical shift?.

AAF.196AAF.196
Model Periodic Phenomena

Model Periodic Phenomena: Which sinusoidal model and parameter interpretation best represent tides, seasons, sound, circular motion, or another periodic context?. Aligned to ACCUPLACER AAF, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice AAF.196 - Trigonometry: Aligned standards: ACCUPLACER AAF: Trigonometry; CCSS HSF-TF.B.5, HSF-IF.B.4; SMP 1, 2, 4. Skill focus: Which sinusoidal model and parameter interpretation best represent tides, seasons, sound, circular motion, or another periodic context?.

AAF.197AAF.197
Radian Measure, Arc Length, and Angular Motion

Radian Measure, Arc Length, and Angular Motion: Which arc length, radius, radian measure, or angular-motion relationship is correct for a circle?. Aligned to ACCUPLACER AAF, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice AAF.197 - Trigonometry: Aligned standards: ACCUPLACER AAF: Trigonometry; CCSS HSF-TF.A.1, HSG-C.B.5; SMP 1, 2, 6. Skill focus: Which arc length, radius, radian measure, or angular-motion relationship is correct for a circle?.

AAF.198AAF.198
Law of Sines

Law of Sines: Which missing side or angle in a non-right triangle is found correctly with the Law of Sines, including recognition of a possible ambiguous case?. Aligned to ACCUPLACER AAF, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice AAF.198 - Trigonometry: Aligned standards: ACCUPLACER AAF: Trigonometry; CCSS HSG-SRT.D.10-11; SMP 1, 5, 6. Skill focus: Which missing side or angle in a non-right triangle is found correctly with the Law of Sines, including recognition of a possible ambiguous case?.

AAF.199AAF.199
Law of Cosines

Law of Cosines: Which missing side or angle in a non-right triangle is found correctly with the Law of Cosines? Aligned to ACCUPLACER AAF, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice AAF.199 - Trigonometry: Aligned standards: ACCUPLACER AAF: Trigonometry; CCSS HSG-SRT.D.10-11; SMP 1, 5, 6. Skill focus: Which missing side or angle in a non-right triangle is found correctly with the Law of Cosines?

AAF.200AAF.200
General-Triangle Area and Method Selection

General-Triangle Area and Method Selection: Which method, solution, or area is correct for a general triangle using 1/2 ab sin(C), the Law of Sines, the Law of Cosines, or a combination?. Aligned to ACCUPLACER AAF, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice AAF.200 - Trigonometry: Aligned standards: ACCUPLACER AAF: Trigonometry; CCSS HSG-SRT.D.9-11; SMP 1, 2, 4. Skill focus: Which method, solution, or area is correct for a general triangle using 1/2 ab sin(C), the Law of Sines, the Law of Cosines, or a combination?

Arithmetic Practices and Test Readiness

AR.01ACC-WNO/FRO/DEO/PCT/NCE
Read and Parse Arithmetic Prompts

Read and Parse Arithmetic Prompts: Which option correctly identifies the given information, the unknown quantity, the required answer form, and the mathematical task in an ACCUPLACER-style prompt? Aligned to ACCUPLACER Arithmetic Content Dimensions with College Board Skills Insight, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice crosswalk ACC-WNO/FRO/DEO/PCT/NCE - ACCUPLACER Arithmetic: Whole Number Operations / Fraction Operations / Decimal Operations / Percentage / Number Comparisons and Equivalents: Skill focus: Which option correctly identifies the given information, the unknown quantity, the required answer form, and the mathematical task in an ACCUPLACER-style prompt? Complete standards alignment: ACC-WNO/FRO/DEO/PCT/NCE; SMP MP1, MP2, MP6.

AR.02ACC-WNO/FRO/DEO/PCT
Translate Words into Numerical Expressions

Translate Words into Numerical Expressions: Which numerical expression correctly represents a verbal statement or real-world arithmetic situation without solving it first? Aligned to ACCUPLACER Arithmetic Content Dimensions with College Board Skills Insight, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice crosswalk ACC-WNO/FRO/DEO/PCT - ACCUPLACER Arithmetic: Whole Number Operations / Fraction Operations / Decimal Operations / Percentage: Skill focus: Which numerical expression correctly represents a verbal statement or real-world arithmetic situation without solving it first? Complete standards alignment: ACC-WNO/FRO/DEO/PCT; CCSS 4.OA.A.2-3; SMP MP1, MP2, MP4.

AR.03ACC-WNO/FRO/DEO/PCT
Select Operations and Their Sequence

Select Operations and Their Sequence: Which operation or sequence of operations will correctly solve a one-step or multistep arithmetic problem? Aligned to ACCUPLACER Arithmetic Content Dimensions with College Board Skills Insight, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice crosswalk ACC-WNO/FRO/DEO/PCT - ACCUPLACER Arithmetic: Whole Number Operations / Fraction Operations / Decimal Operations / Percentage: Skill focus: Which operation or sequence of operations will correctly solve a one-step or multistep arithmetic problem? Complete standards alignment: ACC-WNO/FRO/DEO/PCT; CCSS 4.OA.A.3; SMP MP1, MP4.

AR.04ACC-WNO/FRO/DEO/NCE
Distinguish Exact Answers from Estimates

Distinguish Exact Answers from Estimates: Which response correctly determines whether a prompt requires an exact value or an estimate and interprets words such as about, approximately, and nearest? Aligned to ACCUPLACER Arithmetic Content Dimensions with College Board Skills Insight, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice crosswalk ACC-WNO/FRO/DEO/NCE - ACCUPLACER Arithmetic: Whole Number Operations / Fraction Operations / Decimal Operations / Number Comparisons and Equivalents: Skill focus: Which response correctly determines whether a prompt requires an exact value or an estimate and interprets words such as about, approximately, and nearest? Complete standards alignment: ACC-WNO/FRO/DEO/NCE; CCSS 3.NBT.A.1, 4.NBT.A.3, 5.NBT.A.4; SMP MP1, MP6.

AR.05ACC-WNO/FRO/DEO/PCT/NCE
Estimate Before Calculating

Estimate Before Calculating: Which estimate, benchmark, or compatible-number strategy best predicts the size of an answer before exact computation? Aligned to ACCUPLACER Arithmetic Content Dimensions with College Board Skills Insight, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice crosswalk ACC-WNO/FRO/DEO/PCT/NCE - ACCUPLACER Arithmetic: Whole Number Operations / Fraction Operations / Decimal Operations / Percentage / Number Comparisons and Equivalents: Skill focus: Which estimate, benchmark, or compatible-number strategy best predicts the size of an answer before exact computation? Complete standards alignment: ACC-WNO/FRO/DEO/PCT/NCE; CCSS 4.NBT.A.3, 5.NF.A.2; SMP MP2, MP7.

AR.06ACC-WNO/FRO/DEO/PCT/NCE
Check Reasonableness, Units, and Magnitude

Check Reasonableness, Units, and Magnitude: Which statement best explains whether a computed answer is reasonable based on its sign, size, decimal placement, units, and the original context? Aligned to ACCUPLACER Arithmetic Content Dimensions with College Board Skills Insight, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice crosswalk ACC-WNO/FRO/DEO/PCT/NCE - ACCUPLACER Arithmetic: Whole Number Operations / Fraction Operations / Decimal Operations / Percentage / Number Comparisons and Equivalents: Skill focus: Which statement best explains whether a computed answer is reasonable based on its sign, size, decimal placement, units, and the original context? Complete standards alignment: ACC-WNO/FRO/DEO/PCT/NCE; SMP MP1, MP2, MP6.

AR.07ACC-WNO/FRO/DEO
Verify with Inverse Operations

Verify with Inverse Operations: Which inverse-operation check correctly confirms an addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division result? Aligned to ACCUPLACER Arithmetic Content Dimensions with College Board Skills Insight, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice crosswalk ACC-WNO/FRO/DEO - ACCUPLACER Arithmetic: Whole Number Operations / Fraction Operations / Decimal Operations: Skill focus: Which inverse-operation check correctly confirms an addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division result? Complete standards alignment: ACC-WNO/FRO/DEO; CCSS 3.OA.B.6, 4.OA.A.3; SMP MP3, MP7.

AR.08ACC-WNO/FRO/DEO/PCT/NCE
Analyze Solution Steps and Distractors

Analyze Solution Steps and Distractors: Which option identifies the first incorrect step or the misconception represented by a plausible multiple-choice distractor? Aligned to ACCUPLACER Arithmetic Content Dimensions with College Board Skills Insight, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice crosswalk ACC-WNO/FRO/DEO/PCT/NCE - ACCUPLACER Arithmetic: Whole Number Operations / Fraction Operations / Decimal Operations / Percentage / Number Comparisons and Equivalents: Skill focus: Which option identifies the first incorrect step or the misconception represented by a plausible multiple-choice distractor? Complete standards alignment: ACC-WNO/FRO/DEO/PCT/NCE; SMP MP3, MP6, MP7.

ACCUPLACER Reading Test Readiness and Multiple-Choice Method

AR.01ACCUPLACER Reading: Key Features and Cross-Domain Readiness
Test Architecture and Item Formats

Test Architecture and Item Formats: Select the option that accurately describes the Reading test as a four-option, single-best-answer assessment using single and paired passages, discrete questions, and passage-based question sets. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Reading + CCSS ELA/Literacy Crosswalk ACCUPLACER Reading: Key Features and Cross-Domain Readiness - Key Features and Cross-Domain Readiness: Corresponding standards from the curriculum: ACCUPLACER Reading: Key Features and Cross-Domain Readiness; CCSS CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.10.

AR.02ACCUPLACER Reading: Key Features and Cross-Domain Readiness
Question-Domain Recognition

Question-Domain Recognition: Identify which official Reading domain and subskill a question stem is testing so that the answer search is directed toward details, ideas, rhetoric, synthesis, or vocabulary rather than an unrelated task. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Reading + CCSS ELA/Literacy Crosswalk ACCUPLACER Reading: Key Features and Cross-Domain Readiness - Key Features and Cross-Domain Readiness: Corresponding standards from the curriculum: ACCUPLACER Reading: Key Features and Cross-Domain Readiness; CCSS CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.10.

AR.03ACCUPLACER Reading: Key Features and Cross-Domain Readiness
Evidence-First Answer Selection

Evidence-First Answer Selection: Choose the answer choice that is most directly supported by the passage after locating the relevant textual evidence, rather than selecting an option because it merely sounds reasonable. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Reading + CCSS ELA/Literacy Crosswalk ACCUPLACER Reading: Key Features and Cross-Domain Readiness - Key Features and Cross-Domain Readiness: Corresponding standards from the curriculum: ACCUPLACER Reading: Key Features and Cross-Domain Readiness; CCSS CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.10.

AR.04ACCUPLACER Reading: Key Features and Cross-Domain Readiness
Scope Matching

Scope Matching: Determine which option answers the exact scope requested by the stem - a word, sentence, paragraph, whole passage, or both passages - without answering a broader or narrower question. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Reading + CCSS ELA/Literacy Crosswalk ACCUPLACER Reading: Key Features and Cross-Domain Readiness - Key Features and Cross-Domain Readiness: Corresponding standards from the curriculum: ACCUPLACER Reading: Key Features and Cross-Domain Readiness; CCSS CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.10.

AR.05ACCUPLACER Reading: Key Features and Cross-Domain Readiness
Passage-Only Reasoning

Passage-Only Reasoning: Select the answer that follows from the supplied text while rejecting choices that depend on outside knowledge, personal experience, or assumptions not established by the passage. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Reading + CCSS ELA/Literacy Crosswalk ACCUPLACER Reading: Key Features and Cross-Domain Readiness - Key Features and Cross-Domain Readiness: Corresponding standards from the curriculum: ACCUPLACER Reading: Key Features and Cross-Domain Readiness; CCSS CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.10.

AR.06ACCUPLACER Reading: Key Features and Cross-Domain Readiness
Distractor Classification and Elimination

Distractor Classification and Elimination: Identify and eliminate common distractor patterns, including answers that are too broad, too narrow, opposite to the text, partly true but incomplete, distorted, or unsupported. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Reading + CCSS ELA/Literacy Crosswalk ACCUPLACER Reading: Key Features and Cross-Domain Readiness - Key Features and Cross-Domain Readiness: Corresponding standards from the curriculum: ACCUPLACER Reading: Key Features and Cross-Domain Readiness; CCSS CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.10.

AR.07ACCUPLACER Reading: Key Features and Cross-Domain Readiness
Precision Among Plausible Choices

Precision Among Plausible Choices: Compare closely related options and choose the one whose wording, degree, qualifiers, and evidence match the passage most precisely. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Reading + CCSS ELA/Literacy Crosswalk ACCUPLACER Reading: Key Features and Cross-Domain Readiness - Key Features and Cross-Domain Readiness: Corresponding standards from the curriculum: ACCUPLACER Reading: Key Features and Cross-Domain Readiness; CCSS CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.10.

Whole Number Operations

AR.09ACC-WNO
Read and Write Whole Numbers

Read and Write Whole Numbers: Which option correctly represents a whole number in standard form, word form, or expanded form? Aligned to ACCUPLACER Arithmetic Content Dimensions with College Board Skills Insight, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice crosswalk ACC-WNO - ACCUPLACER Arithmetic: Whole Number Operations: Skill focus: Which option correctly represents a whole number in standard form, word form, or expanded form? Complete standards alignment: ACC-WNO; CCSS 2.NBT.A.3, 4.NBT.A.2; SMP MP2, MP6.

AR.10ACC-WNO/NCE
Place Value and Digit Value

Place Value and Digit Value: Which option correctly identifies the place and value of a specified digit in a multidigit whole number? Aligned to ACCUPLACER Arithmetic Content Dimensions with College Board Skills Insight, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice crosswalk ACC-WNO/NCE - ACCUPLACER Arithmetic: Whole Number Operations / Number Comparisons and Equivalents: Skill focus: Which option correctly identifies the place and value of a specified digit in a multidigit whole number? Complete standards alignment: ACC-WNO/NCE; CCSS 2.NBT.A.1, 4.NBT.A.1; SMP MP2, MP6.

AR.11ACC-WNO/NCE
Expanded Form and Decomposition

Expanded Form and Decomposition: Which expanded expression or decomposition is equivalent to a given multidigit whole number? Aligned to ACCUPLACER Arithmetic Content Dimensions with College Board Skills Insight, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice crosswalk ACC-WNO/NCE - ACCUPLACER Arithmetic: Whole Number Operations / Number Comparisons and Equivalents: Skill focus: Which expanded expression or decomposition is equivalent to a given multidigit whole number? Complete standards alignment: ACC-WNO/NCE; CCSS 2.NBT.A.3, 4.NBT.A.2; SMP MP2, MP7.

AR.12ACC-WNO/NCE
Compare Whole Numbers

Compare Whole Numbers: Which comparison using greater than, less than, or equal to is true for two whole numbers? Aligned to ACCUPLACER Arithmetic Content Dimensions with College Board Skills Insight, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice crosswalk ACC-WNO/NCE - ACCUPLACER Arithmetic: Whole Number Operations / Number Comparisons and Equivalents: Skill focus: Which comparison using greater than, less than, or equal to is true for two whole numbers? Complete standards alignment: ACC-WNO/NCE; CCSS 2.NBT.A.4, 4.NBT.A.2; SMP MP2, MP6.

AR.13ACC-WNO/NCE
Order Whole Numbers

Order Whole Numbers: Which list correctly orders a set of whole numbers from least to greatest or greatest to least? Aligned to ACCUPLACER Arithmetic Content Dimensions with College Board Skills Insight, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice crosswalk ACC-WNO/NCE - ACCUPLACER Arithmetic: Whole Number Operations / Number Comparisons and Equivalents: Skill focus: Which list correctly orders a set of whole numbers from least to greatest or greatest to least? Complete standards alignment: ACC-WNO/NCE; CCSS 2.NBT.A.4, 4.NBT.A.2; SMP MP2, MP6.

AR.14ACC-WNO
Round Whole Numbers

Round Whole Numbers: Which rounded value is correct for a whole number at a specified place, including tens, hundreds, thousands, and larger places? Aligned to ACCUPLACER Arithmetic Content Dimensions with College Board Skills Insight, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice crosswalk ACC-WNO - ACCUPLACER Arithmetic: Whole Number Operations: Skill focus: Which rounded value is correct for a whole number at a specified place, including tens, hundreds, thousands, and larger places? Complete standards alignment: ACC-WNO; CCSS 3.NBT.A.1, 4.NBT.A.3; SMP MP2, MP6.

AR.15ACC-WNO
Estimate Sums and Differences

Estimate Sums and Differences: Which estimate best approximates a whole-number sum or difference by rounding or using compatible numbers? Aligned to ACCUPLACER Arithmetic Content Dimensions with College Board Skills Insight, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice crosswalk ACC-WNO - ACCUPLACER Arithmetic: Whole Number Operations: Skill focus: Which estimate best approximates a whole-number sum or difference by rounding or using compatible numbers? Complete standards alignment: ACC-WNO; CCSS 3.NBT.A.1, 4.NBT.A.3-4; SMP MP2, MP6.

AR.16ACC-WNO
Estimate Products and Quotients

Estimate Products and Quotients: Which estimate best approximates a whole-number product or quotient and supports a reasonableness check? Aligned to ACCUPLACER Arithmetic Content Dimensions with College Board Skills Insight, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice crosswalk ACC-WNO - ACCUPLACER Arithmetic: Whole Number Operations: Skill focus: Which estimate best approximates a whole-number product or quotient and supports a reasonableness check? Complete standards alignment: ACC-WNO; CCSS 3.NBT.A.3, 4.NBT.B.5-6; SMP MP2, MP6.

AR.17ACC-WNO
Add Multidigit Whole Numbers

Add Multidigit Whole Numbers: Which answer is the correct sum of multidigit whole numbers, including cases that require regrouping across place values? Aligned to ACCUPLACER Arithmetic Content Dimensions with College Board Skills Insight, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice crosswalk ACC-WNO - ACCUPLACER Arithmetic: Whole Number Operations: Skill focus: Which answer is the correct sum of multidigit whole numbers, including cases that require regrouping across place values? Complete standards alignment: ACC-WNO; CCSS 4.NBT.B.4; SMP MP2, MP6.

AR.18ACC-WNO
Subtract Multidigit Whole Numbers

Subtract Multidigit Whole Numbers: Which answer is the correct difference of multidigit whole numbers, including cases that require regrouping across zeros? Aligned to ACCUPLACER Arithmetic Content Dimensions with College Board Skills Insight, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice crosswalk ACC-WNO - ACCUPLACER Arithmetic: Whole Number Operations: Skill focus: Which answer is the correct difference of multidigit whole numbers, including cases that require regrouping across zeros? Complete standards alignment: ACC-WNO; CCSS 4.NBT.B.4; SMP MP2, MP6.

AR.19ACC-WNO
Multiply by One-Digit Numbers

Multiply by One-Digit Numbers: Which product is correct when a multidigit whole number is multiplied by a one-digit whole number? Aligned to ACCUPLACER Arithmetic Content Dimensions with College Board Skills Insight, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice crosswalk ACC-WNO - ACCUPLACER Arithmetic: Whole Number Operations: Skill focus: Which product is correct when a multidigit whole number is multiplied by a one-digit whole number? Complete standards alignment: ACC-WNO; CCSS 3.NBT.A.3, 4.NBT.B.5; SMP MP2, MP6.

AR.20ACC-WNO
Multiply Multidigit Numbers

Multiply Multidigit Numbers: Which product is correct for two multidigit whole numbers using place-value reasoning or the standard algorithm? Aligned to ACCUPLACER Arithmetic Content Dimensions with College Board Skills Insight, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice crosswalk ACC-WNO - ACCUPLACER Arithmetic: Whole Number Operations: Skill focus: Which product is correct for two multidigit whole numbers using place-value reasoning or the standard algorithm? Complete standards alignment: ACC-WNO; CCSS 4.NBT.B.5, 5.NBT.B.5; SMP MP2, MP6.

AR.21ACC-WNO
Divide by One-Digit Divisors

Divide by One-Digit Divisors: Which quotient is correct when a multidigit whole number is divided by a one-digit divisor? Aligned to ACCUPLACER Arithmetic Content Dimensions with College Board Skills Insight, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice crosswalk ACC-WNO - ACCUPLACER Arithmetic: Whole Number Operations: Skill focus: Which quotient is correct when a multidigit whole number is divided by a one-digit divisor? Complete standards alignment: ACC-WNO; CCSS 4.NBT.B.6; SMP MP2, MP6.

AR.22ACC-WNO
Divide by Multidigit Divisors

Divide by Multidigit Divisors: Which quotient is correct when a multidigit whole number is divided by a two-digit or larger divisor? Aligned to ACCUPLACER Arithmetic Content Dimensions with College Board Skills Insight, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice crosswalk ACC-WNO - ACCUPLACER Arithmetic: Whole Number Operations: Skill focus: Which quotient is correct when a multidigit whole number is divided by a two-digit or larger divisor? Complete standards alignment: ACC-WNO; CCSS 5.NBT.B.6; SMP MP2, MP6.

AR.23ACC-WNO
Interpret Quotients and Remainders

Interpret Quotients and Remainders: Which interpretation of a quotient and remainder correctly answers a context involving equal groups, leftovers, rounding up, or unused items? Aligned to ACCUPLACER Arithmetic Content Dimensions with College Board Skills Insight, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice crosswalk ACC-WNO - ACCUPLACER Arithmetic: Whole Number Operations: Skill focus: Which interpretation of a quotient and remainder correctly answers a context involving equal groups, leftovers, rounding up, or unused items? Complete standards alignment: ACC-WNO; CCSS 4.OA.A.3, 4.NBT.B.6; SMP MP1, MP4, MP6.

AR.24ACC-WNO/NCE
Properties of Operations and Mental Math

Properties of Operations and Mental Math: Which equivalent calculation correctly uses the commutative, associative, distributive, identity, or zero property to simplify whole-number computation? Aligned to ACCUPLACER Arithmetic Content Dimensions with College Board Skills Insight, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice crosswalk ACC-WNO/NCE - ACCUPLACER Arithmetic: Whole Number Operations / Number Comparisons and Equivalents: Skill focus: Which equivalent calculation correctly uses the commutative, associative, distributive, identity, or zero property to simplify whole-number computation? Complete standards alignment: ACC-WNO/NCE; CCSS 3.OA.B.5, 4.NBT.B.5; SMP MP7, MP8.

AR.25ACC-WNO
Factors and Multiples

Factors and Multiples: Which option correctly identifies factors, factor pairs, or multiples of a whole number? Aligned to ACCUPLACER Arithmetic Content Dimensions with College Board Skills Insight, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice crosswalk ACC-WNO - ACCUPLACER Arithmetic: Whole Number Operations: Skill focus: Which option correctly identifies factors, factor pairs, or multiples of a whole number? Complete standards alignment: ACC-WNO; CCSS 4.OA.B.4, 6.NS.B.4; SMP MP7.

AR.26ACC-WNO
Divisibility, Prime, and Composite Numbers

Divisibility, Prime, and Composite Numbers: Which statement correctly applies a divisibility rule or classifies a number as prime or composite? Aligned to ACCUPLACER Arithmetic Content Dimensions with College Board Skills Insight, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice crosswalk ACC-WNO - ACCUPLACER Arithmetic: Whole Number Operations: Skill focus: Which statement correctly applies a divisibility rule or classifies a number as prime or composite? Complete standards alignment: ACC-WNO; CCSS 4.OA.B.4, 6.NS.B.4; SMP MP7, MP8.

AR.28ACC-WNO/FRO
Least Common Multiple

Least Common Multiple: Which value is the least common multiple of two or more whole numbers, and which application correctly uses it? Aligned to ACCUPLACER Arithmetic Content Dimensions with College Board Skills Insight, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice crosswalk ACC-WNO/FRO - ACCUPLACER Arithmetic: Whole Number Operations / Fraction Operations: Skill focus: Which value is the least common multiple of two or more whole numbers, and which application correctly uses it? Complete standards alignment: ACC-WNO/FRO; CCSS 6.NS.B.4; SMP MP1, MP7.

AR.29ACC-WNO
Order of Operations with Whole Numbers

Order of Operations with Whole Numbers: Which value correctly evaluates a numerical expression with whole numbers and grouping symbols using the order of operations? Aligned to ACCUPLACER Arithmetic Content Dimensions with College Board Skills Insight, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice crosswalk ACC-WNO - ACCUPLACER Arithmetic: Whole Number Operations: Skill focus: Which value correctly evaluates a numerical expression with whole numbers and grouping symbols using the order of operations? Complete standards alignment: ACC-WNO; CCSS 5.OA.A.1-2; SMP MP2, MP6.

AR.30ACC-WNO
Multistep Whole Number Applications

Multistep Whole Number Applications: Which solution correctly models and solves a multistep real-world problem involving whole-number addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division? Aligned to ACCUPLACER Arithmetic Content Dimensions with College Board Skills Insight, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice crosswalk ACC-WNO - ACCUPLACER Arithmetic: Whole Number Operations: Skill focus: Which solution correctly models and solves a multistep real-world problem involving whole-number addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division? Complete standards alignment: ACC-WNO; CB-SI 231-240 and 251-260; CCSS 4.OA.A.3, 5.NBT.B.5-6; SMP MP1, MP4, MP6.

Information and Ideas - Reading Closely: Explicit Information

AR.12ACCUPLACER Reading: Information and Ideas: Reading Closely
Resolve Pronoun and Noun-Phrase References

Resolve Pronoun and Noun-Phrase References: Select the noun, person, event, or idea to which a pronoun, demonstrative, or repeated descriptive phrase refers in context. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Reading + CCSS ELA/Literacy Crosswalk ACCUPLACER Reading: Information and Ideas: Reading Closely - Information and Ideas: Reading Closely: Corresponding standards from the curriculum: ACCUPLACER Reading: Information and Ideas: Reading Closely; CCSS CCRA.R.1; RL/RI.9-10.1; RL/RI.11-12.1.

AR.13ACCUPLACER Reading: Information and Ideas: Reading Closely
Interpret Qualifiers and Restrictions

Interpret Qualifiers and Restrictions: Choose the option that preserves limiting language such as some, most, often, only, unless, primarily, approximately, or in certain cases. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Reading + CCSS ELA/Literacy Crosswalk ACCUPLACER Reading: Information and Ideas: Reading Closely - Information and Ideas: Reading Closely: Corresponding standards from the curriculum: ACCUPLACER Reading: Information and Ideas: Reading Closely; CCSS CCRA.R.1; RL/RI.9-10.1; RL/RI.11-12.1.

AR.17ACCUPLACER Reading: Information and Ideas: Reading Closely
Distinguish Stated, Implied, and Unstated Information

Distinguish Stated, Implied, and Unstated Information: Choose whether a proposition is directly stated, reasonably implied, contradicted, or not addressed by the passage. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Reading + CCSS ELA/Literacy Crosswalk ACCUPLACER Reading: Information and Ideas: Reading Closely - Information and Ideas: Reading Closely: Corresponding standards from the curriculum: ACCUPLACER Reading: Information and Ideas: Reading Closely; CCSS CCRA.R.1; RL/RI.9-10.1; RL/RI.11-12.1.

AR.18ACCUPLACER Reading: Information and Ideas: Reading Closely
Verify Accurate Text-Based Statements

Verify Accurate Text-Based Statements: Select the statement that is fully consistent with the passage and reject choices that alter chronology, participants, conditions, or degree. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Reading + CCSS ELA/Literacy Crosswalk - ACCUPLACER Reading: Information and Ideas: Reading Closely - Information and Ideas: Reading Closely: Corresponding standards from the curriculum: ACCUPLACER Reading: Information and Ideas: Reading Closely; CCSS CCRA.R.1; RL/RI.9-10.1; RL/RI.11-12.1.

Information and Ideas - Inference and Logical Conclusions

AR.19ACCUPLACER Reading: Information and Ideas: Reading Closely
Basic Text-Based Inference

Basic Text-Based Inference: Select the conclusion that most reasonably follows from clearly stated clues even though the conclusion is not written verbatim in the passage. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Reading + CCSS ELA/Literacy Crosswalk ACCUPLACER Reading: Information and Ideas: Reading Closely - Information and Ideas: Reading Closely: Corresponding standards from the curriculum: ACCUPLACER Reading: Information and Ideas: Reading Closely; CCSS CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.3; RL/RI.9-10.1,3; RL/RI.11-12.1,3.

AR.20ACCUPLACER Reading: Information and Ideas: Reading Closely
Multi-Sentence Inference

Multi-Sentence Inference: Choose the inference that requires combining evidence from multiple sentences or paragraphs while avoiding conclusions that extend beyond the available evidence. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Reading + CCSS ELA/Literacy Crosswalk ACCUPLACER Reading: Information and Ideas: Reading Closely - Information and Ideas: Reading Closely: Corresponding standards from the curriculum: ACCUPLACER Reading: Information and Ideas: Reading Closely; CCSS CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.3; RL/RI.9-10.1,3; RL/RI.11-12.1,3.

AR.21ACCUPLACER Reading: Information and Ideas: Reading Closely
Infer Causes from Evidence

Infer Causes from Evidence: Determine which unstated cause or contributing factor is best supported by the events, conditions, or outcomes described in the text. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Reading + CCSS ELA/Literacy Crosswalk ACCUPLACER Reading: Information and Ideas: Reading Closely - Information and Ideas: Reading Closely: Corresponding standards from the curriculum: ACCUPLACER Reading: Information and Ideas: Reading Closely; CCSS CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.3; RL/RI.9-10.1,3; RL/RI.11-12.1,3.

AR.22ACCUPLACER Reading: Information and Ideas: Reading Closely
Infer Effects and Likely Outcomes

Infer Effects and Likely Outcomes: Select the consequence, prediction, or next development that follows most logically from the conditions and patterns established in the passage. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Reading + CCSS ELA/Literacy Crosswalk ACCUPLACER Reading: Information and Ideas: Reading Closely - Information and Ideas: Reading Closely: Corresponding standards from the curriculum: ACCUPLACER Reading: Information and Ideas: Reading Closely; CCSS CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.3; RL/RI.9-10.1,3; RL/RI.11-12.1,3.

AR.23ACCUPLACER Reading: Information and Ideas: Reading Closely
Infer Character or Participant Motivation

Infer Character or Participant Motivation: Choose the motive, goal, or concern best supported by a person's actions, decisions, dialogue, or stated priorities. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Reading + CCSS ELA/Literacy Crosswalk ACCUPLACER Reading: Information and Ideas: Reading Closely - Information and Ideas: Reading Closely: Corresponding standards from the curriculum: ACCUPLACER Reading: Information and Ideas: Reading Closely; CCSS CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.3; RL/RI.9-10.1,3; RL/RI.11-12.1,3.

AR.24ACCUPLACER Reading: Information and Ideas: Reading Closely
Infer Attitude or Emotional State

Infer Attitude or Emotional State: Identify the attitude, feeling, or disposition most strongly suggested by behavior, tone, details, or reactions in the text. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Reading + CCSS ELA/Literacy Crosswalk ACCUPLACER Reading: Information and Ideas: Reading Closely - Information and Ideas: Reading Closely: Corresponding standards from the curriculum: ACCUPLACER Reading: Information and Ideas: Reading Closely; CCSS CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.3; RL/RI.9-10.1,3; RL/RI.11-12.1,3.

AR.25ACCUPLACER Reading: Information and Ideas: Reading Closely
Infer Setting and Circumstance

Infer Setting and Circumstance: Select the time, place, social situation, or surrounding circumstance that can be reasonably inferred from contextual details. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Reading + CCSS ELA/Literacy Crosswalk ACCUPLACER Reading: Information and Ideas: Reading Closely - Information and Ideas: Reading Closely: Corresponding standards from the curriculum: ACCUPLACER Reading: Information and Ideas: Reading Closely; CCSS CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.3; RL/RI.9-10.1,3; RL/RI.11-12.1,3.

AR.26ACCUPLACER Reading: Information and Ideas: Reading Closely
Infer Assumptions and Unstated Premises

Infer Assumptions and Unstated Premises: Identify the belief or premise that an author, narrator, or speaker appears to take for granted in presenting an explanation or argument. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Reading + CCSS ELA/Literacy Crosswalk ACCUPLACER Reading: Information and Ideas: Reading Closely - Information and Ideas: Reading Closely: Corresponding standards from the curriculum: ACCUPLACER Reading: Information and Ideas: Reading Closely; CCSS CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.3; RL/RI.9-10.1,3; RL/RI.11-12.1,3.

AR.27ACCUPLACER Reading: Information and Ideas: Reading Closely
Infer Implicit Relationships

Infer Implicit Relationships: Choose the relationship among people, events, concepts, or claims that is suggested by the text but not directly labeled. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Reading + CCSS ELA/Literacy Crosswalk ACCUPLACER Reading: Information and Ideas: Reading Closely - Information and Ideas: Reading Closely: Corresponding standards from the curriculum: ACCUPLACER Reading: Information and Ideas: Reading Closely; CCSS CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.3; RL/RI.9-10.1,3; RL/RI.11-12.1,3.

AR.28ACCUPLACER Reading: Information and Ideas: Reading Closely
Draw Subtle or Complex Conclusions

Draw Subtle or Complex Conclusions: Select the nuanced conclusion that integrates dispersed evidence, qualifications, tensions, or indirect clues in a complex passage. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Reading + CCSS ELA/Literacy Crosswalk ACCUPLACER Reading: Information and Ideas: Reading Closely - Information and Ideas: Reading Closely: Corresponding standards from the curriculum: ACCUPLACER Reading: Information and Ideas: Reading Closely; CCSS CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.3; RL/RI.9-10.1,3; RL/RI.11-12.1,3.

Information and Ideas - Central Ideas and Themes

AR.29ACCUPLACER Reading: Information and Ideas: Determining Central Ideas and Themes
Explicit Main Idea of a Paragraph

Explicit Main Idea of a Paragraph: Choose the sentence that most accurately states a paragraph's explicitly expressed main idea. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Reading + CCSS ELA/Literacy Crosswalk ACCUPLACER Reading: Information and Ideas: Determining Central Ideas and Themes - Information and Ideas: Determining Central Ideas and Themes: Corresponding standards from the curriculum: ACCUPLACER Reading: Information and Ideas: Determining Central Ideas and Themes; CCSS CCRA.R.2; RL/RI.9-10.2; RL/RI.11-12.2.

AR.30ACCUPLACER Reading: Information and Ideas: Determining Central Ideas and Themes
Implicit Main Idea of a Paragraph

Implicit Main Idea of a Paragraph: Determine which option best captures the main idea of a paragraph when the idea must be inferred from supporting details rather than copied from a topic sentence. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Reading + CCSS ELA/Literacy Crosswalk ACCUPLACER Reading: Information and Ideas: Determining Central Ideas and Themes - Information and Ideas: Determining Central Ideas and Themes: Corresponding standards from the curriculum: ACCUPLACER Reading: Information and Ideas: Determining Central Ideas and Themes; CCSS CCRA.R.2; RL/RI.9-10.2; RL/RI.11-12.2.

AR.31ACCUPLACER Reading: Information and Ideas: Determining Central Ideas and Themes
Central Idea of an Informational Text

Central Idea of an Informational Text: Select the statement that best expresses the passage's overall central idea without being too broad, too narrow, or focused on only one section. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Reading + CCSS ELA/Literacy Crosswalk ACCUPLACER Reading: Information and Ideas: Determining Central Ideas and Themes - Information and Ideas: Determining Central Ideas and Themes: Corresponding standards from the curriculum: ACCUPLACER Reading: Information and Ideas: Determining Central Ideas and Themes; CCSS CCRA.R.2; RL/RI.9-10.2; RL/RI.11-12.2.

AR.32ACCUPLACER Reading: Information and Ideas: Determining Central Ideas and Themes
Theme of a Literary Text

Theme of a Literary Text: Choose the theme or insight about human experience that is best supported by the characters, events, conflict, and resolution rather than merely naming the plot topic. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Reading + CCSS ELA/Literacy Crosswalk ACCUPLACER Reading: Information and Ideas: Determining Central Ideas and Themes - Information and Ideas: Determining Central Ideas and Themes: Corresponding standards from the curriculum: ACCUPLACER Reading: Information and Ideas: Determining Central Ideas and Themes; CCSS CCRA.R.2; RL/RI.9-10.2; RL/RI.11-12.2.

AR.33ACCUPLACER Reading: Information and Ideas: Determining Central Ideas and Themes
Distinguish Topic from Central Idea or Theme

Distinguish Topic from Central Idea or Theme: Identify which option states what the passage says about its subject, rather than simply naming the subject itself. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Reading + CCSS ELA/Literacy Crosswalk ACCUPLACER Reading: Information and Ideas: Determining Central Ideas and Themes - Information and Ideas: Determining Central Ideas and Themes: Corresponding standards from the curriculum: ACCUPLACER Reading: Information and Ideas: Determining Central Ideas and Themes; CCSS CCRA.R.2; RL/RI.9-10.2; RL/RI.11-12.2.

AR.34ACCUPLACER Reading: Information and Ideas: Determining Central Ideas and Themes
Select Key Supporting Details

Select Key Supporting Details: Choose the detail or combination of details that most directly develops, illustrates, or proves the central idea or theme. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Reading + CCSS ELA/Literacy Crosswalk ACCUPLACER Reading: Information and Ideas: Determining Central Ideas and Themes - Information and Ideas: Determining Central Ideas and Themes: Corresponding standards from the curriculum: ACCUPLACER Reading: Information and Ideas: Determining Central Ideas and Themes; CCSS CCRA.R.2; RL/RI.9-10.2; RL/RI.11-12.2.

AR.35ACCUPLACER Reading: Information and Ideas: Determining Central Ideas and Themes
Distinguish Central and Secondary Ideas

Distinguish Central and Secondary Ideas: Determine which idea governs the text as a whole and which ideas are subordinate explanations, examples, qualifications, or side discussions. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Reading + CCSS ELA/Literacy Crosswalk ACCUPLACER Reading: Information and Ideas: Determining Central Ideas and Themes - Information and Ideas: Determining Central Ideas and Themes: Corresponding standards from the curriculum: ACCUPLACER Reading: Information and Ideas: Determining Central Ideas and Themes; CCSS CCRA.R.2; RL/RI.9-10.2; RL/RI.11-12.2.

AR.36ACCUPLACER Reading: Information and Ideas: Determining Central Ideas and Themes
Trace Development of a Central Idea

Trace Development of a Central Idea: Select the option that accurately describes how a central idea is introduced, expanded, exemplified, contrasted, or concluded across the passage. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Reading + CCSS ELA/Literacy Crosswalk ACCUPLACER Reading: Information and Ideas: Determining Central Ideas and Themes - Information and Ideas: Determining Central Ideas and Themes: Corresponding standards from the curriculum: ACCUPLACER Reading: Information and Ideas: Determining Central Ideas and Themes; CCSS CCRA.R.2; RL/RI.9-10.2; RL/RI.11-12.2.

AR.37ACCUPLACER Reading: Information and Ideas: Determining Central Ideas and Themes
Recognize Refinement and Qualification

Recognize Refinement and Qualification: Choose the statement that shows how later information narrows, complicates, limits, or refines an earlier central idea or theme. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Reading + CCSS ELA/Literacy Crosswalk ACCUPLACER Reading: Information and Ideas: Determining Central Ideas and Themes - Information and Ideas: Determining Central Ideas and Themes: Corresponding standards from the curriculum: ACCUPLACER Reading: Information and Ideas: Determining Central Ideas and Themes; CCSS CCRA.R.2; RL/RI.9-10.2; RL/RI.11-12.2.

AR.38ACCUPLACER Reading: Information and Ideas: Determining Central Ideas and Themes
Select the Best Title or Heading

Select the Best Title or Heading: Identify the title or heading that most accurately represents the passage's central idea, emphasis, and scope. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Reading + CCSS ELA/Literacy Crosswalk ACCUPLACER Reading: Information and Ideas: Determining Central Ideas and Themes - Information and Ideas: Determining Central Ideas and Themes: Corresponding standards from the curriculum: ACCUPLACER Reading: Information and Ideas: Determining Central Ideas and Themes; CCSS CCRA.R.2; RL/RI.9-10.2; RL/RI.11-12.2.

Integer Operations

AR.31ACC-WNO/NCE
Positive Numbers, Negative Numbers, and Zero

Positive Numbers, Negative Numbers, and Zero: Which statement correctly interprets a positive number, negative number, zero, or a pair of opposites in context? Aligned to ACCUPLACER Arithmetic Content Dimensions with College Board Skills Insight, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice crosswalk ACC-WNO/NCE - ACCUPLACER Arithmetic: Whole Number Operations / Number Comparisons and Equivalents: Skill focus: Which statement correctly interprets a positive number, negative number, zero, or a pair of opposites in context? Complete standards alignment: ACC-WNO/NCE; CCSS 6.NS.C.5-6; SMP MP2, MP4.

AR.32ACC-NCE
Integers on a Number Line

Integers on a Number Line: Which point or position correctly represents an integer on a horizontal or vertical number line? Aligned to ACCUPLACER Arithmetic Content Dimensions with College Board Skills Insight, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice crosswalk ACC-NCE - ACCUPLACER Arithmetic: Number Comparisons and Equivalents: Skill focus: Which point or position correctly represents an integer on a horizontal or vertical number line? Complete standards alignment: ACC-NCE; CCSS 6.NS.C.6; SMP MP2, MP6.

AR.33ACC-NCE
Compare and Order Integers

Compare and Order Integers: Which comparison or ordered list correctly ranks positive integers, negative integers, and zero? Aligned to ACCUPLACER Arithmetic Content Dimensions with College Board Skills Insight, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice crosswalk ACC-NCE - ACCUPLACER Arithmetic: Number Comparisons and Equivalents: Skill focus: Which comparison or ordered list correctly ranks positive integers, negative integers, and zero? Complete standards alignment: ACC-NCE; CB-SI 231-240; CCSS 6.NS.C.7; SMP MP2, MP6.

AR.34ACC-WNO
Add Integers

Add Integers: Which sum is correct when adding integers with like signs, unlike signs, or zero? Aligned to ACCUPLACER Arithmetic Content Dimensions with College Board Skills Insight, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice crosswalk ACC-WNO - ACCUPLACER Arithmetic: Whole Number Operations: Skill focus: Which sum is correct when adding integers with like signs, unlike signs, or zero? Complete standards alignment: ACC-WNO; CB-SI 200-220; CCSS 7.NS.A.1; SMP MP2, MP6.

AR.35ACC-WNO
Subtract Integers

Subtract Integers: Which difference is correct when subtraction is interpreted as adding the opposite? Aligned to ACCUPLACER Arithmetic Content Dimensions with College Board Skills Insight, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice crosswalk ACC-WNO - ACCUPLACER Arithmetic: Whole Number Operations: Skill focus: Which difference is correct when subtraction is interpreted as adding the opposite? Complete standards alignment: ACC-WNO; CB-SI 200-220; CCSS 7.NS.A.1; SMP MP2, MP7.

AR.36ACC-WNO
Multiply and Divide Integers

Multiply and Divide Integers: Which product or quotient is correct when applying the sign rules for integer multiplication and division? Aligned to ACCUPLACER Arithmetic Content Dimensions with College Board Skills Insight, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice crosswalk ACC-WNO - ACCUPLACER Arithmetic: Whole Number Operations: Skill focus: Which product or quotient is correct when applying the sign rules for integer multiplication and division? Complete standards alignment: ACC-WNO; CB-SI 221-230; CCSS 7.NS.A.2; SMP MP2, MP6.

AR.37ACC-WNO
Order of Operations with Integers

Order of Operations with Integers: Which value correctly evaluates an integer expression using addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and parentheses in the proper order? Aligned to ACCUPLACER Arithmetic Content Dimensions with College Board Skills Insight, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice crosswalk ACC-WNO - ACCUPLACER Arithmetic: Whole Number Operations: Skill focus: Which value correctly evaluates an integer expression using addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and parentheses in the proper order? Complete standards alignment: ACC-WNO; CB-SI 221-230; CCSS 7.NS.A.1-3; SMP MP2, MP6.

AR.38ACC-WNO/NCE
Integer Applications

Integer Applications: Which model and answer correctly solve a real-world problem involving temperature, elevation, financial gain or loss, or another signed quantity? Aligned to ACCUPLACER Arithmetic Content Dimensions with College Board Skills Insight, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice crosswalk ACC-WNO/NCE - ACCUPLACER Arithmetic: Whole Number Operations / Number Comparisons and Equivalents: Skill focus: Which model and answer correctly solve a real-world problem involving temperature, elevation, financial gain or loss, or another signed quantity? Complete standards alignment: ACC-WNO/NCE; CCSS 7.NS.A.3; SMP MP1, MP4, MP6.

Fraction Operations

AR.39ACC-FRO/NCE
Fraction Meaning and Notation

Fraction Meaning and Notation: Which option correctly interprets the numerator, denominator, unit fraction, and size of a fraction as part of one whole? Aligned to ACCUPLACER Arithmetic Content Dimensions with College Board Skills Insight, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice crosswalk ACC-FRO/NCE - ACCUPLACER Arithmetic: Fraction Operations / Number Comparisons and Equivalents: Skill focus: Which option correctly interprets the numerator, denominator, unit fraction, and size of a fraction as part of one whole? Complete standards alignment: ACC-FRO/NCE; CCSS 3.NF.A.1; SMP MP2, MP6.

AR.40ACC-FRO/NCE
Fractions in Models and on Number Lines

Fractions in Models and on Number Lines: Which area model, set model, or number-line point correctly represents a given fraction? Aligned to ACCUPLACER Arithmetic Content Dimensions with College Board Skills Insight, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice crosswalk ACC-FRO/NCE - ACCUPLACER Arithmetic: Fraction Operations / Number Comparisons and Equivalents: Skill focus: Which area model, set model, or number-line point correctly represents a given fraction? Complete standards alignment: ACC-FRO/NCE; CCSS 3.NF.A.1-2; SMP MP2, MP4.

AR.41ACC-FRO/NCE
Proper Fractions, Improper Fractions, and Mixed Numbers

Proper Fractions, Improper Fractions, and Mixed Numbers: Which classification correctly identifies a value as a proper fraction, improper fraction, mixed number, or whole number? Aligned to ACCUPLACER Arithmetic Content Dimensions with College Board Skills Insight, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice crosswalk ACC-FRO/NCE - ACCUPLACER Arithmetic: Fraction Operations / Number Comparisons and Equivalents: Skill focus: Which classification correctly identifies a value as a proper fraction, improper fraction, mixed number, or whole number? Complete standards alignment: ACC-FRO/NCE; CCSS 4.NF.B.3, 5.NF.B.3; SMP MP2, MP6.

AR.42ACC-FRO/NCE
Whole Numbers as Fractions

Whole Numbers as Fractions: Which fraction is equivalent to a given whole number, and which whole number is represented by a fraction with denominator 1 or equal numerator and denominator? Aligned to ACCUPLACER Arithmetic Content Dimensions with College Board Skills Insight, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice crosswalk ACC-FRO/NCE - ACCUPLACER Arithmetic: Fraction Operations / Number Comparisons and Equivalents: Skill focus: Which fraction is equivalent to a given whole number, and which whole number is represented by a fraction with denominator 1 or equal numerator and denominator? Complete standards alignment: ACC-FRO/NCE; CCSS 3.NF.A.3.c, 5.NF.B.3; SMP MP2, MP7.

AR.43ACC-FRO/NCE
Improper Fractions to Mixed Numbers

Improper Fractions to Mixed Numbers: Which mixed number is equivalent to a given improper fraction? Aligned to ACCUPLACER Arithmetic Content Dimensions with College Board Skills Insight, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice crosswalk ACC-FRO/NCE - ACCUPLACER Arithmetic: Fraction Operations / Number Comparisons and Equivalents: Skill focus: Which mixed number is equivalent to a given improper fraction? Complete standards alignment: ACC-FRO/NCE; CB-SI 251-260; CCSS 4.NF.B.3.c; SMP MP2, MP6.

AR.44ACC-FRO/NCE
Mixed Numbers to Improper Fractions

Mixed Numbers to Improper Fractions: Which improper fraction is equivalent to a given mixed number? Aligned to ACCUPLACER Arithmetic Content Dimensions with College Board Skills Insight, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice crosswalk ACC-FRO/NCE - ACCUPLACER Arithmetic: Fraction Operations / Number Comparisons and Equivalents: Skill focus: Which improper fraction is equivalent to a given mixed number? Complete standards alignment: ACC-FRO/NCE; CCSS 4.NF.B.3.c; SMP MP2, MP6.

AR.45ACC-FRO/NCE
Generate Equivalent Fractions

Generate Equivalent Fractions: Which fraction is equivalent to a given fraction after multiplying or dividing the numerator and denominator by the same nonzero number? Aligned to ACCUPLACER Arithmetic Content Dimensions with College Board Skills Insight, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice crosswalk ACC-FRO/NCE - ACCUPLACER Arithmetic: Fraction Operations / Number Comparisons and Equivalents: Skill focus: Which fraction is equivalent to a given fraction after multiplying or dividing the numerator and denominator by the same nonzero number? Complete standards alignment: ACC-FRO/NCE; CB-SI 241-250; CCSS 3.NF.A.3.a-b, 4.NF.A.1; SMP MP2, MP7.

AR.46ACC-FRO/NCE
Simplify Fractions

Simplify Fractions: Which fraction is the simplest equivalent form of a given fraction? Aligned to ACCUPLACER Arithmetic Content Dimensions with College Board Skills Insight, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice crosswalk ACC-FRO/NCE - ACCUPLACER Arithmetic: Fraction Operations / Number Comparisons and Equivalents: Skill focus: Which fraction is the simplest equivalent form of a given fraction? Complete standards alignment: ACC-FRO/NCE; CCSS 4.NF.A.1, 6.NS.B.4; SMP MP2, MP7.

AR.47ACC-FRO/NCE
Missing Values in Equivalent Fractions

Missing Values in Equivalent Fractions: Which missing numerator or denominator makes two fractions equivalent? Aligned to ACCUPLACER Arithmetic Content Dimensions with College Board Skills Insight, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice crosswalk ACC-FRO/NCE - ACCUPLACER Arithmetic: Fraction Operations / Number Comparisons and Equivalents: Skill focus: Which missing numerator or denominator makes two fractions equivalent? Complete standards alignment: ACC-FRO/NCE; CCSS 4.NF.A.1; SMP MP2, MP7.

AR.48ACC-FRO/NCE
Compare Fractions with Like Numerators or Denominators

Compare Fractions with Like Numerators or Denominators: Which comparison is true for fractions with the same numerator or the same denominator? Aligned to ACCUPLACER Arithmetic Content Dimensions with College Board Skills Insight, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice crosswalk ACC-FRO/NCE - ACCUPLACER Arithmetic: Fraction Operations / Number Comparisons and Equivalents: Skill focus: Which comparison is true for fractions with the same numerator or the same denominator? Complete standards alignment: ACC-FRO/NCE; CCSS 3.NF.A.3.d, 4.NF.A.2; SMP MP2, MP6.

AR.49ACC-FRO/NCE
Compare Fractions with Unlike Denominators

Compare Fractions with Unlike Denominators: Which comparison is true when fractions are compared using common denominators, cross-products, benchmarks, or number-line reasoning? Aligned to ACCUPLACER Arithmetic Content Dimensions with College Board Skills Insight, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice crosswalk ACC-FRO/NCE - ACCUPLACER Arithmetic: Fraction Operations / Number Comparisons and Equivalents: Skill focus: Which comparison is true when fractions are compared using common denominators, cross-products, benchmarks, or number-line reasoning? Complete standards alignment: ACC-FRO/NCE; CCSS 4.NF.A.2, 5.NF.A.2; SMP MP2, MP7.

AR.50ACC-FRO/NCE
Order Fractions and Mixed Numbers

Order Fractions and Mixed Numbers: Which list correctly orders fractions, improper fractions, and mixed numbers from least to greatest or greatest to least? Aligned to ACCUPLACER Arithmetic Content Dimensions with College Board Skills Insight, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice crosswalk ACC-FRO/NCE - ACCUPLACER Arithmetic: Fraction Operations / Number Comparisons and Equivalents: Skill focus: Which list correctly orders fractions, improper fractions, and mixed numbers from least to greatest or greatest to least? Complete standards alignment: ACC-FRO/NCE; CCSS 4.NF.A.2, 5.NF.A.2; SMP MP2, MP6.

AR.51ACC-FRO
Least Common Denominators

Least Common Denominators: Identify a least common denominator for two or more fractions and rewrite each fraction correctly with that denominator. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Arithmetic Content Dimensions with College Board Skills Insight, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice crosswalk ACC-FRO - ACCUPLACER Arithmetic: Fraction Operations: Skill focus: Which value is a least common denominator for two or more fractions, and which equivalent fractions use it correctly? Complete standards alignment: ACC-FRO; CCSS 5.NF.A.1, 6.NS.B.4; SMP MP7.

AR.52ACC-FRO
Add Fractions with Like Denominators

Add Fractions with Like Denominators: Which sum is correct when adding fractions that refer to the same whole and have like denominators? Aligned to ACCUPLACER Arithmetic Content Dimensions with College Board Skills Insight, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice crosswalk ACC-FRO - ACCUPLACER Arithmetic: Fraction Operations: Skill focus: Which sum is correct when adding fractions that refer to the same whole and have like denominators? Complete standards alignment: ACC-FRO; CCSS 4.NF.B.3; SMP MP2, MP6.

AR.53ACC-FRO
Subtract Fractions with Like Denominators

Subtract Fractions with Like Denominators: Which difference is correct when subtracting fractions that refer to the same whole and have like denominators? Aligned to ACCUPLACER Arithmetic Content Dimensions with College Board Skills Insight, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice crosswalk ACC-FRO - ACCUPLACER Arithmetic: Fraction Operations: Skill focus: Which difference is correct when subtracting fractions that refer to the same whole and have like denominators? Complete standards alignment: ACC-FRO; CCSS 4.NF.B.3; SMP MP2, MP6.

AR.54ACC-FRO
Add Fractions with Unlike Denominators

Add Fractions with Unlike Denominators: Which sum is correct after rewriting fractions with a common denominator? Aligned to ACCUPLACER Arithmetic Content Dimensions with College Board Skills Insight, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice crosswalk ACC-FRO - ACCUPLACER Arithmetic: Fraction Operations: Skill focus: Which sum is correct after rewriting fractions with a common denominator? Complete standards alignment: ACC-FRO; CCSS 5.NF.A.1; SMP MP2, MP6.

AR.55ACC-FRO
Subtract Fractions with Unlike Denominators

Subtract Fractions with Unlike Denominators: Which difference is correct after rewriting fractions with a common denominator? Aligned to ACCUPLACER Arithmetic Content Dimensions with College Board Skills Insight, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice crosswalk ACC-FRO - ACCUPLACER Arithmetic: Fraction Operations: Skill focus: Which difference is correct after rewriting fractions with a common denominator? Complete standards alignment: ACC-FRO; CCSS 5.NF.A.1; SMP MP2, MP6.

AR.56ACC-FRO
Add Mixed Numbers

Add Mixed Numbers: Which sum is correct when adding mixed numbers, including cases that require regrouping a fractional sum greater than or equal to 1? Aligned to ACCUPLACER Arithmetic Content Dimensions with College Board Skills Insight, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice crosswalk ACC-FRO - ACCUPLACER Arithmetic: Fraction Operations: Skill focus: Which sum is correct when adding mixed numbers, including cases that require regrouping a fractional sum greater than or equal to 1? Complete standards alignment: ACC-FRO; CB-SI 241-250; CCSS 4.NF.B.3.c, 5.NF.A.1; SMP MP2, MP6.

AR.57ACC-FRO
Subtract Mixed Numbers

Subtract Mixed Numbers: Which difference is correct when subtracting mixed numbers, including cases that require renaming one whole? Aligned to ACCUPLACER Arithmetic Content Dimensions with College Board Skills Insight, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice crosswalk ACC-FRO - ACCUPLACER Arithmetic: Fraction Operations: Skill focus: Which difference is correct when subtracting mixed numbers, including cases that require renaming one whole? Complete standards alignment: ACC-FRO; CCSS 4.NF.B.3.c, 5.NF.A.1; SMP MP2, MP6.

AR.58ACC-FRO
Multiply Fractions by Whole Numbers

Multiply Fractions by Whole Numbers: Which product is correct when a fraction or mixed number is multiplied by a whole number? Aligned to ACCUPLACER Arithmetic Content Dimensions with College Board Skills Insight, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice crosswalk ACC-FRO - ACCUPLACER Arithmetic: Fraction Operations: Skill focus: Which product is correct when a fraction or mixed number is multiplied by a whole number? Complete standards alignment: ACC-FRO; CCSS 4.NF.B.4, 5.NF.B.4; SMP MP2, MP6.

AR.59ACC-FRO
Multiply Fractions

Multiply Fractions: Which product is correct when multiplying two proper or improper fractions and simplifying the result? Aligned to ACCUPLACER Arithmetic Content Dimensions with College Board Skills Insight, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice crosswalk ACC-FRO - ACCUPLACER Arithmetic: Fraction Operations: Skill focus: Which product is correct when multiplying two proper or improper fractions and simplifying the result? Complete standards alignment: ACC-FRO; CCSS 5.NF.B.4; SMP MP2, MP6.

AR.60ACC-FRO
Multiply Mixed Numbers

Multiply Mixed Numbers: Which product is correct after mixed numbers are converted to improper fractions and the result is simplified? Aligned to ACCUPLACER Arithmetic Content Dimensions with College Board Skills Insight, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice crosswalk ACC-FRO - ACCUPLACER Arithmetic: Fraction Operations: Skill focus: Which product is correct after mixed numbers are converted to improper fractions and the result is simplified? Complete standards alignment: ACC-FRO; CCSS 5.NF.B.4-5; SMP MP2, MP6.

AR.61ACC-FRO
Fractions of Quantities and Multiplication as Scaling

Fractions of Quantities and Multiplication as Scaling: Which calculation correctly finds a fractional part of a quantity or predicts whether multiplying by a fraction will increase or decrease a value? Aligned to ACCUPLACER Arithmetic Content Dimensions with College Board Skills Insight, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice crosswalk ACC-FRO - ACCUPLACER Arithmetic: Fraction Operations: Skill focus: Which calculation correctly finds a fractional part of a quantity or predicts whether multiplying by a fraction will increase or decrease a value? Complete standards alignment: ACC-FRO; CCSS 5.NF.B.4-6; SMP MP2, MP4.

AR.62ACC-FRO/NCE
Reciprocals and Multiplicative Inverses

Reciprocals and Multiplicative Inverses: Which number is the reciprocal of a nonzero fraction, mixed number, or whole number, and which product demonstrates multiplicative inverses? Aligned to ACCUPLACER Arithmetic Content Dimensions with College Board Skills Insight, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice crosswalk ACC-FRO/NCE - ACCUPLACER Arithmetic: Fraction Operations / Number Comparisons and Equivalents: Skill focus: Which number is the reciprocal of a nonzero fraction, mixed number, or whole number, and which product demonstrates multiplicative inverses? Complete standards alignment: ACC-FRO/NCE; CCSS 5.NF.B.7, 6.NS.A.1; SMP MP2, MP7.

AR.63ACC-FRO
Divide Fractions by Whole Numbers

Divide Fractions by Whole Numbers: Which quotient is correct when a unit or non-unit fraction is divided by a nonzero whole number? Aligned to ACCUPLACER Arithmetic Content Dimensions with College Board Skills Insight, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice crosswalk ACC-FRO - ACCUPLACER Arithmetic: Fraction Operations: Skill focus: Which quotient is correct when a unit or non-unit fraction is divided by a nonzero whole number? Complete standards alignment: ACC-FRO; CCSS 5.NF.B.7.a,c; SMP MP2, MP4.

AR.64ACC-FRO
Divide Whole Numbers by Fractions

Divide Whole Numbers by Fractions: Which quotient is correct when a whole number is divided by a proper fraction or unit fraction? Aligned to ACCUPLACER Arithmetic Content Dimensions with College Board Skills Insight, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice crosswalk ACC-FRO - ACCUPLACER Arithmetic: Fraction Operations: Skill focus: Which quotient is correct when a whole number is divided by a proper fraction or unit fraction? Complete standards alignment: ACC-FRO; CCSS 5.NF.B.7.b-c, 6.NS.A.1; SMP MP2, MP4.

AR.65ACC-FRO
Divide Fractions by Fractions

Divide Fractions by Fractions: Which quotient is correct when dividing a fraction by a fraction, including a divisor between 0 and 1? Aligned to ACCUPLACER Arithmetic Content Dimensions with College Board Skills Insight, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice crosswalk ACC-FRO - ACCUPLACER Arithmetic: Fraction Operations: Skill focus: Which quotient is correct when dividing a fraction by a fraction, including a divisor between 0 and 1? Complete standards alignment: ACC-FRO; CB-SI 261-270; CCSS 6.NS.A.1; SMP MP2, MP6.

AR.66ACC-FRO
Divide Mixed Numbers

Divide Mixed Numbers: Which quotient is correct after mixed numbers are converted to improper fractions and division is performed accurately? Aligned to ACCUPLACER Arithmetic Content Dimensions with College Board Skills Insight, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice crosswalk ACC-FRO - ACCUPLACER Arithmetic: Fraction Operations: Skill focus: Which quotient is correct after mixed numbers are converted to improper fractions and division is performed accurately? Complete standards alignment: ACC-FRO; CCSS 6.NS.A.1; SMP MP2, MP6.

AR.67ACC-FRO
Order of Operations with Fractions and Mixed Numbers

Order of Operations with Fractions and Mixed Numbers: Evaluate numerical expressions containing fractions, improper fractions, mixed numbers, and grouping symbols. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Arithmetic Content Dimensions with College Board Skills Insight, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice crosswalk ACC-FRO - ACCUPLACER Arithmetic: Fraction Operations: Skill focus: Which value correctly evaluates a numerical expression containing fractions, improper fractions, mixed numbers, and grouping symbols? Complete standards alignment: ACC-FRO; CB-SI 271-300; CCSS 5.OA.A.1, 6.NS.A.1; SMP MP2, MP6.

AR.68ACC-FRO/NCE
Estimate Fraction Results

Estimate Fraction Results: Which benchmark or compatible-fraction estimate best predicts a fraction sum, difference, product, or quotient? Aligned to ACCUPLACER Arithmetic Content Dimensions with College Board Skills Insight, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice crosswalk ACC-FRO/NCE - ACCUPLACER Arithmetic: Fraction Operations / Number Comparisons and Equivalents: Skill focus: Which benchmark or compatible-fraction estimate best predicts a fraction sum, difference, product, or quotient? Complete standards alignment: ACC-FRO/NCE; CCSS 5.NF.A.2, 5.NF.B.5; SMP MP2, MP6.

AR.69ACC-FRO
One-Step Fraction Applications

One-Step Fraction Applications: Which equation and answer correctly solve a one-step real-world problem involving a fraction or mixed number? Aligned to ACCUPLACER Arithmetic Content Dimensions with College Board Skills Insight, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice crosswalk ACC-FRO - ACCUPLACER Arithmetic: Fraction Operations: Skill focus: Which equation and answer correctly solve a one-step real-world problem involving a fraction or mixed number? Complete standards alignment: ACC-FRO; CCSS 4.NF.B.3.d, 5.NF.A.2, 5.NF.B.6-7; SMP MP1, MP4, MP6.

AR.70ACC-FRO
Multistep Fraction Applications

Multistep Fraction Applications: Which solution correctly models and solves a multistep problem involving fraction or mixed-number operations and verifies the answer with estimation? Aligned to ACCUPLACER Arithmetic Content Dimensions with College Board Skills Insight, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice crosswalk ACC-FRO - ACCUPLACER Arithmetic: Fraction Operations: Skill focus: Which solution correctly models and solves a multistep problem involving fraction or mixed-number operations and verifies the answer with estimation? Complete standards alignment: ACC-FRO; CB-SI 251-260; CCSS 5.NF.A.2, 5.NF.B.6-7, 6.NS.A.1; SMP MP1, MP4, MP6.

Information and Ideas - Summarizing and Understanding Relationships

AR.39ACCUPLACER Reading: Information and Ideas: Summarizing
Objective Paragraph Summary

Objective Paragraph Summary: Select the concise summary that includes the paragraph's main idea and essential support while excluding opinion, repetition, and minor detail. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Reading + CCSS ELA/Literacy Crosswalk ACCUPLACER Reading: Information and Ideas: Summarizing - Information and Ideas: Summarizing: Corresponding standards from the curriculum: ACCUPLACER Reading: Information and Ideas: Summarizing; CCSS CCRA.R.2; RL/RI.9-10.2; RL/RI.11-12.2.

AR.40ACCUPLACER Reading: Information and Ideas: Summarizing
Objective Whole-Text Summary

Objective Whole-Text Summary: Choose the option that accurately condenses the passage's central idea, major points, and outcome without introducing information or judgment not found in the text. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Reading + CCSS ELA/Literacy Crosswalk - ACCUPLACER Reading: Information and Ideas: Summarizing - Information and Ideas: Summarizing: Corresponding standards from the curriculum: ACCUPLACER Reading: Information and Ideas: Summarizing; CCSS CCRA.R.2; RL/RI.9-10.2; RL/RI.11-12.2.

AR.41ACCUPLACER Reading: Information and Ideas: Summarizing
Narrative Summary

Narrative Summary: Select the summary that preserves the key characters or participants, central conflict or situation, major developments, and outcome in a coherent sequence. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Reading + CCSS ELA/Literacy Crosswalk ACCUPLACER Reading: Information and Ideas: Summarizing - Information and Ideas: Summarizing: Corresponding standards from the curriculum: ACCUPLACER Reading: Information and Ideas: Summarizing; CCSS CCRA.R.2; RL/RI.9-10.2; RL/RI.11-12.2.

AR.42ACCUPLACER Reading: Information and Ideas: Summarizing
Summary Scope and Neutrality

Summary Scope and Neutrality: Determine which proposed summary matches the requested section and remains neutral, proportionate, and faithful to the author's emphasis. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Reading + CCSS ELA/Literacy Crosswalk ACCUPLACER Reading: Information and Ideas: Summarizing - Information and Ideas: Summarizing: Corresponding standards from the curriculum: ACCUPLACER Reading: Information and Ideas: Summarizing; CCSS CCRA.R.2; RL/RI.9-10.2; RL/RI.11-12.2.

AR.43ACCUPLACER Reading: Information and Ideas: Understanding Relationships
Sequence and Chronology

Sequence and Chronology: Choose the option that correctly orders events, stages, procedures, or developments and recognizes when chronology organizes the passage. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Reading + CCSS ELA/Literacy Crosswalk ACCUPLACER Reading: Information and Ideas: Understanding Relationships - Information and Ideas: Understanding Relationships: Corresponding standards from the curriculum: ACCUPLACER Reading: Information and Ideas: Understanding Relationships; CCSS CCRA.R.3, CCRA.R.5; RL/RI.9-10.3,5; RL/RI.11-12.3,5.

AR.44ACC-LS-IMP; ELP 1; CCR-AE SL.2, SL.3; ACCUPLACER Reading: Information and Ideas: Understanding Relationships
Cause-and-Effect Relationships

Cause-and-Effect Relationships: Identify the stated or implied cause, effect, contributing condition, or causal chain among events and ideas. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Reading + CCSS ELA/Literacy Crosswalk ACCUPLACER Reading: Information and Ideas: Understanding Relationships - Information and Ideas: Understanding Relationships: Corresponding standards from the curriculum: ACCUPLACER Reading: Information and Ideas: Understanding Relationships; CCSS CCRA.R.3, CCRA.R.5; RL/RI.9-10.3,5; RL/RI.11-12.3,5.

AR.45ACCUPLACER Reading: Information and Ideas: Understanding Relationships
Comparison-and-Contrast Relationships

Comparison-and-Contrast Relationships: Select the answer that accurately identifies similarities, differences, criteria of comparison, or the significance of a contrast. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Reading + CCSS ELA/Literacy Crosswalk ACCUPLACER Reading: Information and Ideas: Understanding Relationships - Information and Ideas: Understanding Relationships: Corresponding standards from the curriculum: ACCUPLACER Reading: Information and Ideas: Understanding Relationships; CCSS CCRA.R.3, CCRA.R.5; RL/RI.9-10.3,5; RL/RI.11-12.3,5.

AR.46ACCUPLACER Reading: Information and Ideas: Understanding Relationships
Problem-and-Solution Relationships

Problem-and-Solution Relationships: Choose the option that correctly identifies a problem, proposed response, constraint, result, or evaluation of a solution. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Reading + CCSS ELA/Literacy Crosswalk ACCUPLACER Reading: Information and Ideas: Understanding Relationships - Information and Ideas: Understanding Relationships: Corresponding standards from the curriculum: ACCUPLACER Reading: Information and Ideas: Understanding Relationships; CCSS CCRA.R.3, CCRA.R.5; RL/RI.9-10.3,5; RL/RI.11-12.3,5.

AR.47ACCUPLACER Reading: Information and Ideas: Understanding Relationships
Generalization, Classification, and Example

Generalization, Classification, and Example: Determine how a broad principle, category, or claim relates to a specific instance, subtype, example, or exception. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Reading + CCSS ELA/Literacy Crosswalk ACCUPLACER Reading: Information and Ideas: Understanding Relationships - Information and Ideas: Understanding Relationships: Corresponding standards from the curriculum: ACCUPLACER Reading: Information and Ideas: Understanding Relationships; CCSS CCRA.R.3, CCRA.R.5; RL/RI.9-10.3,5; RL/RI.11-12.3,5.

AR.48ACCUPLACER Reading: Information and Ideas: Understanding Relationships; ACCUPLACER Reading: Rhetoric: Analyzing Arguments
Claim-Reason-Evidence Relationships

Claim-Reason-Evidence Relationships: Select the option that accurately links a claim with the reason or evidence intended to support it. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Reading + CCSS ELA/Literacy Crosswalk ACCUPLACER Reading: Information and Ideas: Understanding Relationships; ACCUPLACER Reading: Rhetoric: Analyzing Arguments - Information and Ideas: Understanding Relationships / Rhetoric: Analyzing Arguments: Corresponding standards from the curriculum: ACCUPLACER Reading: Information and Ideas: Understanding Relationships; ACCUPLACER Reading: Rhetoric: Analyzing Arguments; CCSS CCRA.R.3, CCRA.R.8; RI.9-10.3,8; RI.11-12.3,8.

AR.49ACCUPLACER Reading: Information and Ideas: Understanding Relationships
Condition, Consequence, and Concession

Condition, Consequence, and Concession: Identify relationships expressed through conditions, exceptions, qualifications, concessions, or outcomes, including those signaled by words such as if, unless, although, and therefore. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Reading + CCSS ELA/Literacy Crosswalk ACCUPLACER Reading: Information and Ideas: Understanding Relationships - Information and Ideas: Understanding Relationships: Corresponding standards from the curriculum: ACCUPLACER Reading: Information and Ideas: Understanding Relationships; CCSS CCRA.R.3, CCRA.R.5; RL/RI.9-10.3,5; RL/RI.11-12.3,5.

AR.50ACCUPLACER Reading: Information and Ideas: Understanding Relationships
Integrated and Implicit Relationships

Integrated and Implicit Relationships: Choose the answer that best describes a multi-step or unstated relationship involving several individuals, events, or ideas across the passage. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Reading + CCSS ELA/Literacy Crosswalk ACCUPLACER Reading: Information and Ideas: Understanding Relationships - Information and Ideas: Understanding Relationships: Corresponding standards from the curriculum: ACCUPLACER Reading: Information and Ideas: Understanding Relationships; CCSS CCRA.R.3, CCRA.R.5; RL/RI.9-10.3,5; RL/RI.11-12.3,5.

Rhetoric - Word Choice, Meaning, and Tone

AR.51ACCUPLACER Reading: Rhetoric: Analyzing Word Choice Rhetorically; ACCUPLACER Writing - Expression of Ideas: Effective Language Use/Precision; Effective Language Use/Style and Tone; CCSS CCRA.L.3-5; CCRA.R.4, R.6
Denotation and Connotation

Denotation and Connotation: Select the option that distinguishes a word's literal meaning from the associations or emotional implications it carries in context. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Reading + CCSS ELA/Literacy Crosswalk ACCUPLACER Reading: Rhetoric: Analyzing Word Choice Rhetorically - Rhetoric: Analyzing Word Choice Rhetorically: Corresponding standards from the curriculum: ACCUPLACER Reading: Rhetoric: Analyzing Word Choice Rhetorically; CCSS CCRA.R.4; RL/RI.9-10.4; RL/RI.11-12.4; CCRA.L.5.

AR.52ACCUPLACER Reading: Rhetoric: Analyzing Word Choice Rhetorically
Tone Established by Diction

Tone Established by Diction: Choose the tone best supported by the author's specific word choices, level of formality, imagery, and evaluative language. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Reading + CCSS ELA/Literacy Crosswalk ACCUPLACER Reading: Rhetoric: Analyzing Word Choice Rhetorically - Rhetoric: Analyzing Word Choice Rhetorically: Corresponding standards from the curriculum: ACCUPLACER Reading: Rhetoric: Analyzing Word Choice Rhetorically; CCSS CCRA.R.4; RL/RI.9-10.4; RL/RI.11-12.4; CCRA.L.5.

AR.53ACCUPLACER Reading: Rhetoric: Analyzing Word Choice Rhetorically
Tone Shifts

Tone Shifts: Identify where and how the tone changes and select the explanation that best connects the shift to changes in subject, evidence, perspective, or purpose. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Reading + CCSS ELA/Literacy Crosswalk ACCUPLACER Reading: Rhetoric: Analyzing Word Choice Rhetorically - Rhetoric: Analyzing Word Choice Rhetorically: Corresponding standards from the curriculum: ACCUPLACER Reading: Rhetoric: Analyzing Word Choice Rhetorically; CCSS CCRA.R.4; RL/RI.9-10.4; RL/RI.11-12.4; CCRA.L.5.

AR.54ACCUPLACER Reading: Rhetoric: Analyzing Word Choice Rhetorically
Figurative Meaning in Context

Figurative Meaning in Context: Determine the contextual meaning of a metaphor, simile, personification, idiom, or other nonliteral expression. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Reading + CCSS ELA/Literacy Crosswalk ACCUPLACER Reading: Rhetoric: Analyzing Word Choice Rhetorically - Rhetoric: Analyzing Word Choice Rhetorically: Corresponding standards from the curriculum: ACCUPLACER Reading: Rhetoric: Analyzing Word Choice Rhetorically; CCSS CCRA.R.4; RL/RI.9-10.4; RL/RI.11-12.4; CCRA.L.5.

AR.55ACCUPLACER Reading: Rhetoric: Analyzing Word Choice Rhetorically
Effect of Figurative Language

Effect of Figurative Language: Choose the statement that best explains how figurative language shapes meaning, emphasis, imagery, mood, or tone. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Reading + CCSS ELA/Literacy Crosswalk ACCUPLACER Reading: Rhetoric: Analyzing Word Choice Rhetorically - Rhetoric: Analyzing Word Choice Rhetorically: Corresponding standards from the curriculum: ACCUPLACER Reading: Rhetoric: Analyzing Word Choice Rhetorically; CCSS CCRA.R.4; RL/RI.9-10.4; RL/RI.11-12.4; CCRA.L.5.

AR.56ACCUPLACER Reading: Rhetoric: Analyzing Word Choice Rhetorically
Imagery and Sensory Detail

Imagery and Sensory Detail: Select the answer that accurately describes the effect of visual, auditory, tactile, olfactory, or gustatory detail on the reader's understanding or response. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Reading + CCSS ELA/Literacy Crosswalk ACCUPLACER Reading: Rhetoric: Analyzing Word Choice Rhetorically - Rhetoric: Analyzing Word Choice Rhetorically: Corresponding standards from the curriculum: ACCUPLACER Reading: Rhetoric: Analyzing Word Choice Rhetorically; CCSS CCRA.R.4; RL/RI.9-10.4; RL/RI.11-12.4; CCRA.L.5.

AR.57ACCUPLACER Reading: Rhetoric: Analyzing Word Choice Rhetorically
Repetition and Parallelism

Repetition and Parallelism: Determine how repeated words, phrases, structures, or sounds reinforce an idea, create rhythm, establish contrast, or intensify tone. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Reading + CCSS ELA/Literacy Crosswalk ACCUPLACER Reading: Rhetoric: Analyzing Word Choice Rhetorically - Rhetoric: Analyzing Word Choice Rhetorically: Corresponding standards from the curriculum: ACCUPLACER Reading: Rhetoric: Analyzing Word Choice Rhetorically; CCSS CCRA.R.4; RL/RI.9-10.4; RL/RI.11-12.4; CCRA.L.5.

AR.58ACCUPLACER Reading: Rhetoric: Analyzing Word Choice Rhetorically
Precision of Verbs, Adjectives, and Adverbs

Precision of Verbs, Adjectives, and Adverbs: Choose the explanation that best captures how a precise descriptive word narrows meaning, reveals judgment, or changes the force of a statement. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Reading + CCSS ELA/Literacy Crosswalk ACCUPLACER Reading: Rhetoric: Analyzing Word Choice Rhetorically - Rhetoric: Analyzing Word Choice Rhetorically: Corresponding standards from the curriculum: ACCUPLACER Reading: Rhetoric: Analyzing Word Choice Rhetorically; CCSS CCRA.R.4; RL/RI.9-10.4; RL/RI.11-12.4; CCRA.L.5.

AR.59ACCUPLACER Reading: Rhetoric: Analyzing Word Choice Rhetorically
Technical and Domain-Specific Diction

Technical and Domain-Specific Diction: Select the option that explains how specialized vocabulary contributes to accuracy, authority, audience expectations, or disciplinary meaning. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Reading + CCSS ELA/Literacy Crosswalk ACCUPLACER Reading: Rhetoric: Analyzing Word Choice Rhetorically - Rhetoric: Analyzing Word Choice Rhetorically: Corresponding standards from the curriculum: ACCUPLACER Reading: Rhetoric: Analyzing Word Choice Rhetorically; CCSS CCRA.R.4; RL/RI.9-10.4; RL/RI.11-12.4; CCRA.L.5-6.

AR.60ACCUPLACER Reading: Rhetoric: Analyzing Word Choice Rhetorically
Formality, Register, and Objectivity

Formality, Register, and Objectivity: Identify whether language is formal, informal, conversational, technical, objective, or subjective and determine how that register supports the context and purpose. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Reading + CCSS ELA/Literacy Crosswalk ACCUPLACER Reading: Rhetoric: Analyzing Word Choice Rhetorically - Rhetoric: Analyzing Word Choice Rhetorically: Corresponding standards from the curriculum: ACCUPLACER Reading: Rhetoric: Analyzing Word Choice Rhetorically; CCSS CCRA.R.4; RL/RI.9-10.4; RL/RI.11-12.4; CCRA.L.5.

AR.61ACCUPLACER Reading: Rhetoric: Analyzing Word Choice Rhetorically
Irony, Understatement, and Hyperbole

Irony, Understatement, and Hyperbole: Choose the interpretation that best explains the meaning and rhetorical effect of ironic, understated, or deliberately exaggerated language. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Reading + CCSS ELA/Literacy Crosswalk ACCUPLACER Reading: Rhetoric: Analyzing Word Choice Rhetorically - Rhetoric: Analyzing Word Choice Rhetorically: Corresponding standards from the curriculum: ACCUPLACER Reading: Rhetoric: Analyzing Word Choice Rhetorically; CCSS CCRA.R.4; RL/RI.9-10.4; RL/RI.11-12.4; CCRA.L.5.

AR.62ACCUPLACER Reading: Rhetoric: Analyzing Word Choice Rhetorically
Word-Choice Comparison Across Texts

Word-Choice Comparison Across Texts: Select the statement that most accurately compares how two authors' diction creates different meanings, tones, emphases, or attitudes toward the same topic. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Reading + CCSS ELA/Literacy Crosswalk ACCUPLACER Reading: Rhetoric: Analyzing Word Choice Rhetorically - Rhetoric: Analyzing Word Choice Rhetorically: Corresponding standards from the curriculum: ACCUPLACER Reading: Rhetoric: Analyzing Word Choice Rhetorically; CCSS CCRA.R.4; RL/RI.9-10.4; RL/RI.11-12.4; CCRA.L.5.

Rhetoric - Text Structure and Function

AR.63ACCUPLACER Reading: Rhetoric: Analyzing Text Structure
Overall Organizational Pattern

Overall Organizational Pattern: Choose the option that best describes the passage's overall organization, such as chronology, cause and effect, comparison, problem and solution, classification, or claim and support. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Reading + CCSS ELA/Literacy Crosswalk ACCUPLACER Reading: Rhetoric: Analyzing Text Structure - Rhetoric: Analyzing Text Structure: Corresponding standards from the curriculum: ACCUPLACER Reading: Rhetoric: Analyzing Text Structure; CCSS CCRA.R.5; RL/RI.9-10.5; RL/RI.11-12.5.

AR.64ACCUPLACER Reading: Rhetoric: Analyzing Text Structure
Internal Structure of a Paragraph

Internal Structure of a Paragraph: Identify how the sentences within a paragraph are organized to introduce, develop, exemplify, qualify, contrast, or conclude an idea. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Reading + CCSS ELA/Literacy Crosswalk ACCUPLACER Reading: Rhetoric: Analyzing Text Structure - Rhetoric: Analyzing Text Structure: Corresponding standards from the curriculum: ACCUPLACER Reading: Rhetoric: Analyzing Text Structure; CCSS CCRA.R.5; RL/RI.9-10.5; RL/RI.11-12.5.

AR.65ACCUPLACER Reading: Rhetoric: Analyzing Text Structure
Function of a Sentence

Function of a Sentence: Select the explanation that best describes what a particular sentence contributes to its paragraph, such as defining, exemplifying, transitioning, qualifying, or supporting. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Reading + CCSS ELA/Literacy Crosswalk - ACCUPLACER Reading: Rhetoric: Analyzing Text Structure - Rhetoric: Analyzing Text Structure: Corresponding standards from the curriculum: ACCUPLACER Reading: Rhetoric: Analyzing Text Structure; CCSS CCRA.R.5; RL/RI.9-10.5; RL/RI.11-12.5.

AR.66ACCUPLACER Reading: Rhetoric: Analyzing Text Structure
Function of a Paragraph

Function of a Paragraph: Choose the option that best explains how a paragraph contributes to the passage as a whole, including its role in the progression of ideas or argument. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Reading + CCSS ELA/Literacy Crosswalk ACCUPLACER Reading: Rhetoric: Analyzing Text Structure - Rhetoric: Analyzing Text Structure: Corresponding standards from the curriculum: ACCUPLACER Reading: Rhetoric: Analyzing Text Structure; CCSS CCRA.R.5; RL/RI.9-10.5; RL/RI.11-12.5.

AR.67ACCUPLACER Reading: Rhetoric: Analyzing Text Structure
Function of an Introduction

Function of an Introduction: Determine how an opening establishes context, presents a problem or claim, creates interest, frames a perspective, or previews the discussion. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Reading + CCSS ELA/Literacy Crosswalk ACCUPLACER Reading: Rhetoric: Analyzing Text Structure - Rhetoric: Analyzing Text Structure: Corresponding standards from the curriculum: ACCUPLACER Reading: Rhetoric: Analyzing Text Structure; CCSS CCRA.R.5; RL/RI.9-10.5; RL/RI.11-12.5.

AR.68ACCUPLACER Reading: Rhetoric: Analyzing Text Structure
Function of a Conclusion

Function of a Conclusion: Select the statement that best explains how an ending synthesizes ideas, resolves a narrative, reinforces a claim, qualifies a conclusion, or points to implications. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Reading + CCSS ELA/Literacy Crosswalk ACCUPLACER Reading: Rhetoric: Analyzing Text Structure - Rhetoric: Analyzing Text Structure: Corresponding standards from the curriculum: ACCUPLACER Reading: Rhetoric: Analyzing Text Structure; CCSS CCRA.R.5; RL/RI.9-10.5; RL/RI.11-12.5.

AR.69ACCUPLACER Reading: Rhetoric: Analyzing Text Structure
Function of Transitions

Function of Transitions: Choose the option that accurately identifies the logical relationship signaled by a transition word, phrase, sentence, or paragraph. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Reading + CCSS ELA/Literacy Crosswalk ACCUPLACER Reading: Rhetoric: Analyzing Text Structure - Rhetoric: Analyzing Text Structure: Corresponding standards from the curriculum: ACCUPLACER Reading: Rhetoric: Analyzing Text Structure; CCSS CCRA.R.5; RL/RI.9-10.5; RL/RI.11-12.5.

AR.70ACCUPLACER Reading: Rhetoric: Analyzing Text Structure
Function of Examples, Anecdotes, and Analogies

Function of Examples, Anecdotes, and Analogies: Determine how an illustrative device clarifies an abstract idea, supplies evidence, establishes relevance, creates contrast, or engages the audience. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Reading + CCSS ELA/Literacy Crosswalk ACCUPLACER Reading: Rhetoric: Analyzing Text Structure - Rhetoric: Analyzing Text Structure: Corresponding standards from the curriculum: ACCUPLACER Reading: Rhetoric: Analyzing Text Structure; CCSS CCRA.R.5; RL/RI.9-10.5; RL/RI.11-12.5.

AR.71ACCUPLACER Reading: Rhetoric: Analyzing Text Structure
Function of Definitions and Descriptions

Function of Definitions and Descriptions: Select the explanation that best describes why the author defines a term, describes a process, or supplies contextual background at a particular point. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Reading + CCSS ELA/Literacy Crosswalk ACCUPLACER Reading: Rhetoric: Analyzing Text Structure - Rhetoric: Analyzing Text Structure: Corresponding standards from the curriculum: ACCUPLACER Reading: Rhetoric: Analyzing Text Structure; CCSS CCRA.R.5; RL/RI.9-10.5; RL/RI.11-12.5.

AR.72ACCUPLACER Reading: Rhetoric: Analyzing Text Structure
Function of Data, Quotations, and Expert Testimony

Function of Data, Quotations, and Expert Testimony: Choose the option that best explains how numerical information, a quotation, or an authority is used to develop, support, qualify, or challenge a point. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Reading + CCSS ELA/Literacy Crosswalk ACCUPLACER Reading: Rhetoric: Analyzing Text Structure - Rhetoric: Analyzing Text Structure: Corresponding standards from the curriculum: ACCUPLACER Reading: Rhetoric: Analyzing Text Structure; CCSS CCRA.R.5; RL/RI.9-10.5; RL/RI.11-12.5.

AR.73ACCUPLACER Reading: Rhetoric: Analyzing Text Structure
Structural Shift or Pivot

Structural Shift or Pivot: Identify the point at which the text changes direction, time, perspective, focus, or argumentative stance and determine the effect of that shift. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Reading + CCSS ELA/Literacy Crosswalk ACCUPLACER Reading: Rhetoric: Analyzing Text Structure - Rhetoric: Analyzing Text Structure: Corresponding standards from the curriculum: ACCUPLACER Reading: Rhetoric: Analyzing Text Structure; CCSS CCRA.R.5; RL/RI.9-10.5; RL/RI.11-12.5.

AR.74ACCUPLACER Reading: Rhetoric: Analyzing Text Structure
Structure's Contribution to Meaning and Purpose

Structure's Contribution to Meaning and Purpose: Select the statement that best explains why the author's chosen organization is effective for conveying the passage's ideas, tone, or purpose. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Reading + CCSS ELA/Literacy Crosswalk ACCUPLACER Reading: Rhetoric: Analyzing Text Structure - Rhetoric: Analyzing Text Structure: Corresponding standards from the curriculum: ACCUPLACER Reading: Rhetoric: Analyzing Text Structure; CCSS CCRA.R.5; RL/RI.9-10.5; RL/RI.11-12.5.

Decimal Operations

AR.71ACC-DEO/NCE
Read and Write Decimals

Read and Write Decimals: Which option correctly represents a decimal in standard form, word form, or fraction form through at least the thousandths place? Aligned to ACCUPLACER Arithmetic Content Dimensions with College Board Skills Insight, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice crosswalk ACC-DEO/NCE - ACCUPLACER Arithmetic: Decimal Operations / Number Comparisons and Equivalents: Skill focus: Which option correctly represents a decimal in standard form, word form, or fraction form through at least the thousandths place? Complete standards alignment: ACC-DEO/NCE; CCSS 5.NBT.A.3; SMP MP2, MP6.

AR.72ACC-DEO/NCE
Decimal Place Value and Digit Value

Decimal Place Value and Digit Value: Which option correctly identifies the place and value of a specified digit in a decimal number? Aligned to ACCUPLACER Arithmetic Content Dimensions with College Board Skills Insight, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice crosswalk ACC-DEO/NCE - ACCUPLACER Arithmetic: Decimal Operations / Number Comparisons and Equivalents: Skill focus: Which option correctly identifies the place and value of a specified digit in a decimal number? Complete standards alignment: ACC-DEO/NCE; CCSS 5.NBT.A.1-3; SMP MP2, MP6.

AR.73ACC-DEO/NCE
Expanded Form for Decimals

Expanded Form for Decimals: Which expanded expression is equivalent to a given decimal using powers of ten, fractions, or place-value sums? Aligned to ACCUPLACER Arithmetic Content Dimensions with College Board Skills Insight, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice crosswalk ACC-DEO/NCE - ACCUPLACER Arithmetic: Decimal Operations / Number Comparisons and Equivalents: Skill focus: Which expanded expression is equivalent to a given decimal using powers of ten, fractions, or place-value sums? Complete standards alignment: ACC-DEO/NCE; CCSS 5.NBT.A.3; SMP MP2, MP7.

AR.74ACC-DEO/NCE
Equivalent Decimals and Trailing Zeros

Equivalent Decimals and Trailing Zeros: Which decimal is equivalent to a given decimal after zeros are added or removed to the right of the last nonzero digit? Aligned to ACCUPLACER Arithmetic Content Dimensions with College Board Skills Insight, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice crosswalk ACC-DEO/NCE - ACCUPLACER Arithmetic: Decimal Operations / Number Comparisons and Equivalents: Skill focus: Which decimal is equivalent to a given decimal after zeros are added or removed to the right of the last nonzero digit? Complete standards alignment: ACC-DEO/NCE; CCSS 4.NF.C.5-6, 5.NBT.A.3; SMP MP2, MP7.

AR.75ACC-DEO/NCE
Locate Decimals on Number Lines and Between Integers

Locate Decimals on Number Lines and Between Integers: Which point correctly locates a decimal on a number line or identifies the two consecutive integers between which it lies? Aligned to ACCUPLACER Arithmetic Content Dimensions with College Board Skills Insight, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice crosswalk ACC-DEO/NCE - ACCUPLACER Arithmetic: Decimal Operations / Number Comparisons and Equivalents: Skill focus: Which point correctly locates a decimal on a number line or identifies the two consecutive integers between which it lies? Complete standards alignment: ACC-DEO/NCE; CB-SI 200-220; CCSS 4.NF.C.6, 5.NBT.A.3; SMP MP2, MP6.

AR.76ACC-DEO/NCE
Compare Decimals

Compare Decimals: Which comparison using greater than, less than, or equal to is true for two decimals? Aligned to ACCUPLACER Arithmetic Content Dimensions with College Board Skills Insight, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice crosswalk ACC-DEO/NCE - ACCUPLACER Arithmetic: Decimal Operations / Number Comparisons and Equivalents: Skill focus: Which comparison using greater than, less than, or equal to is true for two decimals? Complete standards alignment: ACC-DEO/NCE; CCSS 4.NF.C.7, 5.NBT.A.3; SMP MP2, MP6.

AR.77ACC-DEO/NCE
Order Decimals

Order Decimals: Which list correctly orders decimals from least to greatest or greatest to least? Aligned to ACCUPLACER Arithmetic Content Dimensions with College Board Skills Insight, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice crosswalk ACC-DEO/NCE - ACCUPLACER Arithmetic: Decimal Operations / Number Comparisons and Equivalents: Skill focus: Which list correctly orders decimals from least to greatest or greatest to least? Complete standards alignment: ACC-DEO/NCE; CCSS 4.NF.C.7, 5.NBT.A.3; SMP MP2, MP6.

AR.78ACC-DEO
Round Decimals

Round Decimals: Which rounded value is correct for a decimal at a specified place, including the nearest whole, tenth, hundredth, or thousandth? Aligned to ACCUPLACER Arithmetic Content Dimensions with College Board Skills Insight, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice crosswalk ACC-DEO - ACCUPLACER Arithmetic: Decimal Operations: Skill focus: Which rounded value is correct for a decimal at a specified place, including the nearest whole, tenth, hundredth, or thousandth? Complete standards alignment: ACC-DEO; CB-SI 231-240; CCSS 5.NBT.A.4; SMP MP2, MP6.

AR.79ACC-DEO
Estimate Decimal Sums and Differences

Estimate Decimal Sums and Differences: Which estimate best approximates a decimal sum or difference using rounding or compatible numbers? Aligned to ACCUPLACER Arithmetic Content Dimensions with College Board Skills Insight, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice crosswalk ACC-DEO - ACCUPLACER Arithmetic: Decimal Operations: Skill focus: Which estimate best approximates a decimal sum or difference using rounding or compatible numbers? Complete standards alignment: ACC-DEO; CCSS 5.NBT.A.4, 5.NBT.B.7; SMP MP2, MP6.

AR.80ACC-DEO
Estimate Decimal Products and Quotients

Estimate Decimal Products and Quotients: Which estimate best approximates a decimal product or quotient and predicts the correct decimal placement? Aligned to ACCUPLACER Arithmetic Content Dimensions with College Board Skills Insight, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice crosswalk ACC-DEO - ACCUPLACER Arithmetic: Decimal Operations: Skill focus: Which estimate best approximates a decimal product or quotient and predicts the correct decimal placement? Complete standards alignment: ACC-DEO; CCSS 5.NBT.A.4, 5.NBT.B.7; SMP MP2, MP6.

AR.81ACC-DEO
Add Decimals

Add Decimals: Which sum is correct when decimals are aligned by place value, including values through the thousandths place? Aligned to ACCUPLACER Arithmetic Content Dimensions with College Board Skills Insight, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice crosswalk ACC-DEO - ACCUPLACER Arithmetic: Decimal Operations: Skill focus: Which sum is correct when decimals are aligned by place value, including values through the thousandths place? Complete standards alignment: ACC-DEO; CB-SI 200-220 and 221-230; CCSS 5.NBT.B.7, 6.NS.B.3; SMP MP2, MP6.

AR.82ACC-DEO
Subtract Decimals

Subtract Decimals: Which difference is correct when decimals are aligned by place value, including cases that require regrouping? Aligned to ACCUPLACER Arithmetic Content Dimensions with College Board Skills Insight, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice crosswalk ACC-DEO - ACCUPLACER Arithmetic: Decimal Operations: Skill focus: Which difference is correct when decimals are aligned by place value, including cases that require regrouping? Complete standards alignment: ACC-DEO; CB-SI 221-230; CCSS 5.NBT.B.7, 6.NS.B.3; SMP MP2, MP6.

AR.83ACC-DEO
Add and Subtract Money Amounts

Add and Subtract Money Amounts: Which calculation correctly adds or subtracts monetary amounts and reports the result with appropriate currency notation? Aligned to ACCUPLACER Arithmetic Content Dimensions with College Board Skills Insight, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice crosswalk ACC-DEO - ACCUPLACER Arithmetic: Decimal Operations: Skill focus: Which calculation correctly adds or subtracts monetary amounts and reports the result with appropriate currency notation? Complete standards alignment: ACC-DEO; CCSS 5.NBT.B.7; SMP MP1, MP4, MP6.

AR.84ACC-DEO
Multiply a Decimal by a Whole Number

Multiply a Decimal by a Whole Number: Which product is correct when a decimal is multiplied by a whole number and the decimal point is placed reasonably? Aligned to ACCUPLACER Arithmetic Content Dimensions with College Board Skills Insight, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice crosswalk ACC-DEO - ACCUPLACER Arithmetic: Decimal Operations: Skill focus: Which product is correct when a decimal is multiplied by a whole number and the decimal point is placed reasonably? Complete standards alignment: ACC-DEO; CCSS 5.NBT.B.7; SMP MP2, MP6.

AR.85ACC-DEO
Multiply Decimals

Multiply Decimals: Which product is correct when multiplying two decimals and using estimation to verify decimal placement? Aligned to ACCUPLACER Arithmetic Content Dimensions with College Board Skills Insight, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice crosswalk ACC-DEO - ACCUPLACER Arithmetic: Decimal Operations: Skill focus: Which product is correct when multiplying two decimals and using estimation to verify decimal placement? Complete standards alignment: ACC-DEO; CB-SI 231-240; CCSS 5.NBT.B.7; SMP MP2, MP6.

AR.86ACC-DEO/NCE
Multiply and Divide by Powers of Ten

Multiply and Divide by Powers of Ten: Which value is correct when a whole number or decimal is multiplied or divided by 10, 100, 1,000, or another power of ten? Aligned to ACCUPLACER Arithmetic Content Dimensions with College Board Skills Insight, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice crosswalk ACC-DEO/NCE - ACCUPLACER Arithmetic: Decimal Operations / Number Comparisons and Equivalents: Skill focus: Which value is correct when a whole number or decimal is multiplied or divided by 10, 100, 1,000, or another power of ten? Complete standards alignment: ACC-DEO/NCE; CCSS 5.NBT.A.1-2; SMP MP7, MP8.

AR.87ACC-DEO
Divide a Decimal by a Whole Number

Divide a Decimal by a Whole Number: Which quotient is correct when a decimal dividend is divided by a nonzero whole-number divisor? Aligned to ACCUPLACER Arithmetic Content Dimensions with College Board Skills Insight, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice crosswalk ACC-DEO - ACCUPLACER Arithmetic: Decimal Operations: Skill focus: Which quotient is correct when a decimal dividend is divided by a nonzero whole-number divisor? Complete standards alignment: ACC-DEO; CCSS 5.NBT.B.7, 6.NS.B.2-3; SMP MP2, MP6.

AR.88ACC-DEO
Divide a Whole Number by a Decimal

Divide a Whole Number by a Decimal: Which quotient is correct when a whole-number dividend is divided by a decimal divisor? Aligned to ACCUPLACER Arithmetic Content Dimensions with College Board Skills Insight, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice crosswalk ACC-DEO - ACCUPLACER Arithmetic: Decimal Operations: Skill focus: Which quotient is correct when a whole-number dividend is divided by a decimal divisor? Complete standards alignment: ACC-DEO; CCSS 5.NBT.B.7, 6.NS.B.3; SMP MP2, MP6.

AR.89ACC-DEO
Divide Decimals

Divide Decimals: Which quotient is correct when both the dividend and divisor are decimals and the divisor is rewritten as a whole number? Aligned to ACCUPLACER Arithmetic Content Dimensions with College Board Skills Insight, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice crosswalk ACC-DEO - ACCUPLACER Arithmetic: Decimal Operations: Skill focus: Which quotient is correct when both the dividend and divisor are decimals and the divisor is rewritten as a whole number? Complete standards alignment: ACC-DEO; CCSS 5.NBT.B.7, 6.NS.B.3; SMP MP2, MP6.

AR.90ACC-DEO
Divide by a Decimal Between Zero and One

Divide by a Decimal Between Zero and One: Which answer and interpretation are correct when a value is divided by a decimal between 0 and 1, producing a quotient greater than the dividend? Aligned to ACCUPLACER Arithmetic Content Dimensions with College Board Skills Insight, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice crosswalk ACC-DEO - ACCUPLACER Arithmetic: Decimal Operations: Skill focus: Which answer and interpretation are correct when a value is divided by a decimal between 0 and 1, producing a quotient greater than the dividend? Complete standards alignment: ACC-DEO; CB-SI 261-270; CCSS 6.NS.B.3; SMP MP2, MP4.

AR.91ACC-DEO
Order of Operations with Decimals

Order of Operations with Decimals: Which value correctly evaluates a numerical expression containing decimal operations and grouping symbols? Aligned to ACCUPLACER Arithmetic Content Dimensions with College Board Skills Insight, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice crosswalk ACC-DEO - ACCUPLACER Arithmetic: Decimal Operations: Skill focus: Which value correctly evaluates a numerical expression containing decimal operations and grouping symbols? Complete standards alignment: ACC-DEO; CCSS 5.OA.A.1, 5.NBT.B.7; SMP MP2, MP6.

AR.92ACC-DEO
Multistep Decimal and Money Applications

Multistep Decimal and Money Applications: Which solution correctly models and solves a multistep real-world problem involving decimals or money and checks the answer for reasonableness? Aligned to ACCUPLACER Arithmetic Content Dimensions with College Board Skills Insight, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice crosswalk ACC-DEO - ACCUPLACER Arithmetic: Decimal Operations: Skill focus: Which solution correctly models and solves a multistep real-world problem involving decimals or money and checks the answer for reasonableness? Complete standards alignment: ACC-DEO; CB-SI 231-240 and 251-260; CCSS 5.NBT.B.7; SMP MP1, MP4, MP6.

Rhetoric - Point of View and Purpose

AR.75ACCUPLACER Reading: Rhetoric: Analyzing Point of View and Purpose
Narrative Point of View

Narrative Point of View: Identify whether a literary passage is related through first person, third-person limited, third-person omniscient, or another narrative perspective. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Reading + CCSS ELA/Literacy Crosswalk ACCUPLACER Reading: Rhetoric: Analyzing Point of View and Purpose - Rhetoric: Analyzing Point of View and Purpose: Corresponding standards from the curriculum: ACCUPLACER Reading: Rhetoric: Analyzing Point of View and Purpose; CCSS CCRA.R.6; RL/RI.9-10.6; RL/RI.11-12.6.

AR.76ACCUPLACER Reading: Rhetoric: Analyzing Point of View and Purpose
Narrator or Speaker Limitations

Narrator or Speaker Limitations: Select the option that best explains what the narrator or speaker knows, does not know, misunderstands, or may present unreliably. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Reading + CCSS ELA/Literacy Crosswalk ACCUPLACER Reading: Rhetoric: Analyzing Point of View and Purpose - Rhetoric: Analyzing Point of View and Purpose: Corresponding standards from the curriculum: ACCUPLACER Reading: Rhetoric: Analyzing Point of View and Purpose; CCSS CCRA.R.6; RL/RI.9-10.6; RL/RI.11-12.6.

AR.77ACCUPLACER Reading: Rhetoric: Analyzing Point of View and Purpose
Author's Perspective or Stance

Author's Perspective or Stance: Choose the perspective, position, or attitude the author takes toward the subject based on selection of details, judgments, and framing. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Reading + CCSS ELA/Literacy Crosswalk ACCUPLACER Reading: Rhetoric: Analyzing Point of View and Purpose - Rhetoric: Analyzing Point of View and Purpose: Corresponding standards from the curriculum: ACCUPLACER Reading: Rhetoric: Analyzing Point of View and Purpose; CCSS CCRA.R.6; RL/RI.9-10.6; RL/RI.11-12.6.

AR.78ACCUPLACER Reading: Rhetoric: Analyzing Point of View and Purpose
Influence of Perspective on Content and Style

Influence of Perspective on Content and Style: Determine how a point of view shapes which information is included, how events are described, and what tone or emphasis the text creates. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Reading + CCSS ELA/Literacy Crosswalk ACCUPLACER Reading: Rhetoric: Analyzing Point of View and Purpose - Rhetoric: Analyzing Point of View and Purpose: Corresponding standards from the curriculum: ACCUPLACER Reading: Rhetoric: Analyzing Point of View and Purpose; CCSS CCRA.R.6; RL/RI.9-10.6; RL/RI.11-12.6.

AR.79ACCUPLACER Reading: Rhetoric: Analyzing Point of View and Purpose
Intended Audience

Intended Audience: Select the audience most likely addressed by the passage based on background information, vocabulary, examples, assumptions, and calls to action. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Reading + CCSS ELA/Literacy Crosswalk ACCUPLACER Reading: Rhetoric: Analyzing Point of View and Purpose - Rhetoric: Analyzing Point of View and Purpose: Corresponding standards from the curriculum: ACCUPLACER Reading: Rhetoric: Analyzing Point of View and Purpose; CCSS CCRA.R.6; RL/RI.9-10.6; RL/RI.11-12.6.

AR.80ACCUPLACER Reading: Rhetoric: Analyzing Point of View and Purpose
Main Purpose of a Text

Main Purpose of a Text: Choose the option that most accurately states the passage's primary purpose, including what the author wants readers to understand, believe, feel, or do. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Reading + CCSS ELA/Literacy Crosswalk - ACCUPLACER Reading: Rhetoric: Analyzing Point of View and Purpose - Rhetoric: Analyzing Point of View and Purpose: Corresponding standards from the curriculum: ACCUPLACER Reading: Rhetoric: Analyzing Point of View and Purpose; CCSS CCRA.R.6; RL/RI.9-10.6; RL/RI.11-12.6.

AR.81ACCUPLACER Reading: Rhetoric: Analyzing Point of View and Purpose
Purpose of a Paragraph

Purpose of a Paragraph: Identify the most likely purpose of a paragraph within the larger text, such as providing context, developing evidence, acknowledging a limitation, or shifting focus. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Reading + CCSS ELA/Literacy Crosswalk; ACCUPLACER Reading: Rhetoric: Analyzing Point of View and Purpose - Rhetoric: Analyzing Point of View and Purpose: Corresponding standards from the curriculum: ACCUPLACER Reading: Rhetoric: Analyzing Point of View and Purpose; CCSS CCRA.R.6; RL/RI.9-10.6; RL/RI.11-12.6.

AR.82ACCUPLACER Reading: Rhetoric: Analyzing Point of View and Purpose
Purpose of a Sentence or Phrase

Purpose of a Sentence or Phrase: Select the explanation that best describes why a particular sentence or phrase appears at that point in the passage. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Reading + CCSS ELA/Literacy Crosswalk ACCUPLACER Reading: Rhetoric: Analyzing Point of View and Purpose - Rhetoric: Analyzing Point of View and Purpose: Corresponding standards from the curriculum: ACCUPLACER Reading: Rhetoric: Analyzing Point of View and Purpose; CCSS CCRA.R.6; RL/RI.9-10.6; RL/RI.11-12.6.

AR.83ACCUPLACER Reading: Rhetoric: Analyzing Point of View and Purpose
Distinguish Informing, Explaining, Arguing, Narrating, and Reflecting

Distinguish Informing, Explaining, Arguing, Narrating, and Reflecting: Choose the option that accurately identifies the dominant communicative purpose when a passage contains features of more than one mode. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Reading + CCSS ELA/Literacy Crosswalk ACCUPLACER Reading: Rhetoric: Analyzing Point of View and Purpose - Rhetoric: Analyzing Point of View and Purpose: Corresponding standards from the curriculum: ACCUPLACER Reading: Rhetoric: Analyzing Point of View and Purpose; CCSS CCRA.R.6; RL/RI.9-10.6; RL/RI.11-12.6.

AR.84ACCUPLACER Reading: Rhetoric: Analyzing Point of View and Purpose
Compare Point of View and Purpose Across Texts

Compare Point of View and Purpose Across Texts: Select the statement that best compares how two texts differ or align in perspective, audience, purpose, and resulting treatment of a shared topic. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Reading + CCSS ELA/Literacy Crosswalk ACCUPLACER Reading: Rhetoric: Analyzing Point of View and Purpose - Rhetoric: Analyzing Point of View and Purpose: Corresponding standards from the curriculum: ACCUPLACER Reading: Rhetoric: Analyzing Point of View and Purpose; CCSS CCRA.R.6; RL/RI.9-10.6; RL/RI.11-12.6.

Rhetoric - Arguments, Claims, Reasoning, and Evidence

AR.85ACCUPLACER Reading: Rhetoric: Analyzing Arguments
Central Claim or Thesis

Central Claim or Thesis: Select the statement that most accurately expresses the author's main arguable claim rather than a supporting reason, example, or background fact. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Reading + CCSS ELA/Literacy Crosswalk ACCUPLACER Reading: Rhetoric: Analyzing Arguments - Rhetoric: Analyzing Arguments: Corresponding standards from the curriculum: ACCUPLACER Reading: Rhetoric: Analyzing Arguments; CCSS CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.8; RI.9-10.1,8; RI.11-12.1,8.

AR.86ACCUPLACER Reading: Rhetoric: Analyzing Arguments
Subclaims and Supporting Positions

Subclaims and Supporting Positions: Identify a secondary claim and determine how it contributes to, narrows, or develops the central claim. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Reading + CCSS ELA/Literacy Crosswalk ACCUPLACER Reading: Rhetoric: Analyzing Arguments - Rhetoric: Analyzing Arguments: Corresponding standards from the curriculum: ACCUPLACER Reading: Rhetoric: Analyzing Arguments; CCSS CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.8; RI.9-10.1,8; RI.11-12.1,8.

AR.87ACCUPLACER Reading: Rhetoric: Analyzing Arguments
Reasons and Reasoning Chains

Reasons and Reasoning Chains: Choose the option that accurately traces how reasons connect evidence to a claim and how one premise leads to another. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Reading + CCSS ELA/Literacy Crosswalk ACCUPLACER Reading: Rhetoric: Analyzing Arguments - Rhetoric: Analyzing Arguments: Corresponding standards from the curriculum: ACCUPLACER Reading: Rhetoric: Analyzing Arguments; CCSS CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.8; RI.9-10.1,8; RI.11-12.1,8.

AR.88ACCUPLACER Reading: Rhetoric: Analyzing Arguments
Types and Roles of Evidence

Types and Roles of Evidence: Identify whether the author uses facts, examples, statistics, observations, testimony, analogies, or other evidence and determine the role that evidence plays. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Reading + CCSS ELA/Literacy Crosswalk ACCUPLACER Reading: Rhetoric: Analyzing Arguments - Rhetoric: Analyzing Arguments: Corresponding standards from the curriculum: ACCUPLACER Reading: Rhetoric: Analyzing Arguments; CCSS CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.8; RI.9-10.1,8; RI.11-12.1,8.

AR.89ACCUPLACER Reading: Rhetoric: Analyzing Arguments
Match Evidence to the Claim It Supports

Match Evidence to the Claim It Supports: Select which claim or subclaim is most directly supported by a cited detail, example, statistic, or quotation. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Reading + CCSS ELA/Literacy Crosswalk ACCUPLACER Reading: Rhetoric: Analyzing Arguments - Rhetoric: Analyzing Arguments: Corresponding standards from the curriculum: ACCUPLACER Reading: Rhetoric: Analyzing Arguments; CCSS CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.8; RI.9-10.1,8; RI.11-12.1,8.

AR.90ACCUPLACER Reading: Rhetoric: Analyzing Arguments
Relevance of Evidence

Relevance of Evidence: Choose the evidence that directly bears on the claim and reject information that is interesting but off-topic, tangential, or unrelated. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Reading + CCSS ELA/Literacy Crosswalk ACCUPLACER Reading: Rhetoric: Analyzing Arguments - Rhetoric: Analyzing Arguments: Corresponding standards from the curriculum: ACCUPLACER Reading: Rhetoric: Analyzing Arguments; CCSS CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.8; RI.9-10.1,8; RI.11-12.1,8.

AR.91ACCUPLACER Reading: Rhetoric: Analyzing Arguments
Sufficiency of Evidence

Sufficiency of Evidence: Determine whether the evidence is enough in amount, range, and specificity to justify the claim made. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Reading + CCSS ELA/Literacy Crosswalk ACCUPLACER Reading: Rhetoric: Analyzing Arguments - Rhetoric: Analyzing Arguments: Corresponding standards from the curriculum: ACCUPLACER Reading: Rhetoric: Analyzing Arguments; CCSS CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.8; RI.9-10.1,8; RI.11-12.1,8.

AR.92ACCUPLACER Reading: Rhetoric: Analyzing Arguments
Credibility and Representativeness of Evidence

Credibility and Representativeness of Evidence: Select the evaluation that best accounts for source expertise, firsthand knowledge, bias, sample size, typicality, timeliness, or corroboration. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Reading + CCSS ELA/Literacy Crosswalk ACCUPLACER Reading: Rhetoric: Analyzing Arguments - Rhetoric: Analyzing Arguments: Corresponding standards from the curriculum: ACCUPLACER Reading: Rhetoric: Analyzing Arguments; CCSS CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.8; RI.9-10.1,8; RI.11-12.1,8.

AR.93ACCUPLACER Reading: Rhetoric: Analyzing Arguments
Sound and Flawed Reasoning

Sound and Flawed Reasoning: Choose the assessment that correctly identifies a logical connection or a flaw such as overgeneralization, false cause, false dilemma, circularity, or unsupported leap. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Reading + CCSS ELA/Literacy Crosswalk ACCUPLACER Reading: Rhetoric: Analyzing Arguments - Rhetoric: Analyzing Arguments: Corresponding standards from the curriculum: ACCUPLACER Reading: Rhetoric: Analyzing Arguments; CCSS CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.8; RI.9-10.1,8; RI.11-12.1,8.

AR.94ACCUPLACER Reading: Rhetoric: Analyzing Arguments
Unstated Assumptions in Arguments

Unstated Assumptions in Arguments: Identify the hidden premise that must be accepted for the author's reasoning to support the conclusion. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Reading + CCSS ELA/Literacy Crosswalk ACCUPLACER Reading: Rhetoric: Analyzing Arguments - Rhetoric: Analyzing Arguments: Corresponding standards from the curriculum: ACCUPLACER Reading: Rhetoric: Analyzing Arguments; CCSS CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.8; RI.9-10.1,8; RI.11-12.1,8.

AR.95ACCUPLACER Reading: Rhetoric: Analyzing Arguments
Counterclaims

Counterclaims: Select the option that accurately identifies an opposing position, alternative explanation, or objection acknowledged by the author. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Reading + CCSS ELA/Literacy Crosswalk ACCUPLACER Reading: Rhetoric: Analyzing Arguments - Rhetoric: Analyzing Arguments: Corresponding standards from the curriculum: ACCUPLACER Reading: Rhetoric: Analyzing Arguments; CCSS CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.8; RI.9-10.1,8; RI.11-12.1,8.

AR.96ACCUPLACER Reading: Rhetoric: Analyzing Arguments
Concessions and Rebuttals

Concessions and Rebuttals: Determine how the author grants part of an opposing point, limits it, answers it, or uses it to strengthen the original claim. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Reading + CCSS ELA/Literacy Crosswalk ACCUPLACER Reading: Rhetoric: Analyzing Arguments - Rhetoric: Analyzing Arguments: Corresponding standards from the curriculum: ACCUPLACER Reading: Rhetoric: Analyzing Arguments; CCSS CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.8; RI.9-10.1,8; RI.11-12.1,8.

AR.97ACCUPLACER Reading: Rhetoric: Analyzing Arguments
Claim Scope, Qualification, and Overstatement

Claim Scope, Qualification, and Overstatement: Choose the version of a claim whose degree of certainty and breadth are justified by the evidence, and identify when an author overstates or underqualifies a conclusion. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Reading + CCSS ELA/Literacy Crosswalk ACCUPLACER Reading: Rhetoric: Analyzing Arguments - Rhetoric: Analyzing Arguments: Corresponding standards from the curriculum: ACCUPLACER Reading: Rhetoric: Analyzing Arguments; CCSS CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.8; RI.9-10.1,8; RI.11-12.1,8.

AR.98ACCUPLACER Reading: Rhetoric: Analyzing Arguments
Overall Effectiveness of an Argument

Overall Effectiveness of an Argument: Select the most accurate evaluation of an argument by considering claim clarity, reasoning, evidence quality, counterclaims, assumptions, and rhetorical choices together. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Reading + CCSS ELA/Literacy Crosswalk ACCUPLACER Reading: Rhetoric: Analyzing Arguments - Rhetoric: Analyzing Arguments: Corresponding standards from the curriculum: ACCUPLACER Reading: Rhetoric: Analyzing Arguments; CCSS CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.8; RI.9-10.1,8; RI.11-12.1,8.

Percentage

AR.93ACC-PCT/NCE
Percent as a Rate per Hundred

Percent as a Rate per Hundred: Which statement, model, or ratio correctly interprets a percent as a quantity out of 100? Aligned to ACCUPLACER Arithmetic Content Dimensions with College Board Skills Insight, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice crosswalk ACC-PCT/NCE - ACCUPLACER Arithmetic: Percentage / Number Comparisons and Equivalents: Skill focus: Which statement, model, or ratio correctly interprets a percent as a quantity out of 100? Complete standards alignment: ACC-PCT/NCE; CCSS 6.RP.A.3.c; SMP MP2, MP4.

AR.94ACC-PCT/NCE
Convert Percents to Decimals

Convert Percents to Decimals: Which decimal is equivalent to a given percent, including percents less than 1% or greater than 100%? Aligned to ACCUPLACER Arithmetic Content Dimensions with College Board Skills Insight, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice crosswalk ACC-PCT/NCE - ACCUPLACER Arithmetic: Percentage / Number Comparisons and Equivalents: Skill focus: Which decimal is equivalent to a given percent, including percents less than 1% or greater than 100%? Complete standards alignment: ACC-PCT/NCE; CCSS 6.RP.A.3.c; SMP MP2, MP6.

AR.95ACC-PCT/NCE
Convert Decimals to Percents

Convert Decimals to Percents: Which percent is equivalent to a given decimal, including decimals less than 0.01 or greater than 1? Aligned to ACCUPLACER Arithmetic Content Dimensions with College Board Skills Insight, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice crosswalk ACC-PCT/NCE - ACCUPLACER Arithmetic: Percentage / Number Comparisons and Equivalents: Skill focus: Which percent is equivalent to a given decimal, including decimals less than 0.01 or greater than 1? Complete standards alignment: ACC-PCT/NCE; CCSS 6.RP.A.3.c; SMP MP2, MP6.

AR.96ACC-PCT/NCE
Convert Fractions to Percents

Convert Fractions to Percents: Which percent is equivalent to a given fraction after using an equivalent fraction with denominator 100 or dividing to obtain a decimal? Aligned to ACCUPLACER Arithmetic Content Dimensions with College Board Skills Insight, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice crosswalk ACC-PCT/NCE - ACCUPLACER Arithmetic: Percentage / Number Comparisons and Equivalents: Skill focus: Which percent is equivalent to a given fraction after using an equivalent fraction with denominator 100 or dividing to obtain a decimal? Complete standards alignment: ACC-PCT/NCE; CB-SI 261-270; CCSS 6.RP.A.3.c; SMP MP2, MP7.

AR.97ACC-PCT/NCE
Convert Percents to Fractions

Convert Percents to Fractions: Which fraction in simplest form is equivalent to a given percent? Aligned to ACCUPLACER Arithmetic Content Dimensions with College Board Skills Insight, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice crosswalk ACC-PCT/NCE - ACCUPLACER Arithmetic: Percentage / Number Comparisons and Equivalents: Skill focus: Which fraction in simplest form is equivalent to a given percent? Complete standards alignment: ACC-PCT/NCE; CCSS 6.RP.A.3.c; SMP MP2, MP6.

AR.98ACC-PCT/NCE
Common Fraction-Decimal-Percent Benchmarks

Common Fraction-Decimal-Percent Benchmarks: Which set correctly matches common equivalents such as halves, fourths, fifths, eighths, tenths, and their decimal and percent forms? Aligned to ACCUPLACER Arithmetic Content Dimensions with College Board Skills Insight, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice crosswalk ACC-PCT/NCE - ACCUPLACER Arithmetic: Percentage / Number Comparisons and Equivalents: Skill focus: Which set correctly matches common equivalents such as halves, fourths, fifths, eighths, tenths, and their decimal and percent forms? Complete standards alignment: ACC-PCT/NCE; CCSS 4.NF.C.5-7, 6.RP.A.3.c; SMP MP7, MP8.

AR.99ACC-PCT
Find a Percent of a Number

Find a Percent of a Number: Which calculation and answer correctly determine a specified percent of a given number? Aligned to ACCUPLACER Arithmetic Content Dimensions with College Board Skills Insight, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice crosswalk ACC-PCT - ACCUPLACER Arithmetic: Percentage: Skill focus: Which calculation and answer correctly determine a specified percent of a given number? Complete standards alignment: ACC-PCT; CB-SI 241-250; CCSS 6.RP.A.3.c; SMP MP2, MP6.

AR.100ACC-PCT
Find the Percent Given Part and Whole

Find the Percent Given Part and Whole: Which percent correctly describes one value as a percent of another value? Aligned to ACCUPLACER Arithmetic Content Dimensions with College Board Skills Insight, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice crosswalk ACC-PCT - ACCUPLACER Arithmetic: Percentage: Skill focus: Which percent correctly describes one value as a percent of another value? Complete standards alignment: ACC-PCT; CB-SI 241-250; CCSS 6.RP.A.3.c; SMP MP2, MP6.

AR.101ACC-PCT
Find the Whole Given Part and Percent

Find the Whole Given Part and Percent: Which whole amount is correct when a part and the percent it represents are known? Aligned to ACCUPLACER Arithmetic Content Dimensions with College Board Skills Insight, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice crosswalk ACC-PCT - ACCUPLACER Arithmetic: Percentage: Skill focus: Which whole amount is correct when a part and the percent it represents are known? Complete standards alignment: ACC-PCT; CCSS 6.RP.A.3.c; SMP MP1, MP2, MP6.

AR.102ACC-PCT/NCE
Estimate Percents Mentally

Estimate Percents Mentally: Which benchmark-percent strategy best estimates a percent of a quantity using values such as 1%, 5%, 10%, 25%, 50%, or 100%? Aligned to ACCUPLACER Arithmetic Content Dimensions with College Board Skills Insight, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice crosswalk ACC-PCT/NCE - ACCUPLACER Arithmetic: Percentage / Number Comparisons and Equivalents: Skill focus: Which benchmark-percent strategy best estimates a percent of a quantity using values such as 1%, 5%, 10%, 25%, 50%, or 100%? Complete standards alignment: ACC-PCT/NCE; CCSS 6.RP.A.3.c; SMP MP2, MP7.

AR.103ACC-PCT/NCE
Percents Less Than One and Greater Than One Hundred

Percents Less Than One and Greater Than One Hundred: Which interpretation and calculation are correct for a percent below 1% or above 100%? Aligned to ACCUPLACER Arithmetic Content Dimensions with College Board Skills Insight, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice crosswalk ACC-PCT/NCE - ACCUPLACER Arithmetic: Percentage / Number Comparisons and Equivalents: Skill focus: Which interpretation and calculation are correct for a percent below 1% or above 100%? Complete standards alignment: ACC-PCT/NCE; CB-SI 261-270; CCSS 6.RP.A.3.c, 7.RP.A.3; SMP MP2, MP4.

AR.104ACC-PCT
One-Step Percent Applications

One-Step Percent Applications: Which equation and answer correctly solve a one-step real-world percent problem? Aligned to ACCUPLACER Arithmetic Content Dimensions with College Board Skills Insight, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice crosswalk ACC-PCT - ACCUPLACER Arithmetic: Percentage: Skill focus: Which equation and answer correctly solve a one-step real-world percent problem? Complete standards alignment: ACC-PCT; CB-SI 261-270; CCSS 6.RP.A.3.c; SMP MP1, MP4, MP6.

AR.105ACC-PCT
Multistep Percent Applications

Multistep Percent Applications: Which solution correctly models and solves a multistep real-world problem involving one or more percent calculations? Aligned to ACCUPLACER Arithmetic Content Dimensions with College Board Skills Insight, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice crosswalk ACC-PCT - ACCUPLACER Arithmetic: Percentage: Skill focus: Which solution correctly models and solves a multistep real-world problem involving one or more percent calculations? Complete standards alignment: ACC-PCT; CB-SI 271-300; CCSS 7.RP.A.3; SMP MP1, MP4, MP6.

AR.106ACC-PCT
Percent Increase

Percent Increase: Which percent increase is correct when an original value and a larger new value are given? Aligned to ACCUPLACER Arithmetic Content Dimensions with College Board Skills Insight, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice crosswalk ACC-PCT - ACCUPLACER Arithmetic: Percentage: Skill focus: Which percent increase is correct when an original value and a larger new value are given? Complete standards alignment: ACC-PCT; CCSS 7.RP.A.3; SMP MP2, MP6.

AR.107ACC-PCT
Percent Decrease

Percent Decrease: Which percent decrease is correct when an original value and a smaller new value are given? Aligned to ACCUPLACER Arithmetic Content Dimensions with College Board Skills Insight, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice crosswalk ACC-PCT - ACCUPLACER Arithmetic: Percentage: Skill focus: Which percent decrease is correct when an original value and a smaller new value are given? Complete standards alignment: ACC-PCT; CCSS 7.RP.A.3; SMP MP2, MP6.

AR.108ACC-PCT
Original Amount Before a Percent Increase

Original Amount Before a Percent Increase: Which original amount is correct when a final amount and a percent increase are known? Aligned to ACCUPLACER Arithmetic Content Dimensions with College Board Skills Insight, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice crosswalk ACC-PCT - ACCUPLACER Arithmetic: Percentage: Skill focus: Which original amount is correct when a final amount and a percent increase are known? Complete standards alignment: ACC-PCT; CCSS 7.RP.A.3; SMP MP1, MP2, MP6.

AR.109ACC-PCT
Original Amount Before a Percent Decrease

Original Amount Before a Percent Decrease: Which original amount is correct when a sale price or reduced amount and a percent decrease are known? Aligned to ACCUPLACER Arithmetic Content Dimensions with College Board Skills Insight, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice crosswalk ACC-PCT - ACCUPLACER Arithmetic: Percentage: Skill focus: Which original amount is correct when a sale price or reduced amount and a percent decrease are known? Complete standards alignment: ACC-PCT; CCSS 7.RP.A.3; SMP MP1, MP2, MP6.

AR.110ACC-PCT
Discounts and Markdowns

Discounts and Markdowns: Which discount amount and sale price are correct for an item reduced by a stated percent? Aligned to ACCUPLACER Arithmetic Content Dimensions with College Board Skills Insight, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice crosswalk ACC-PCT - ACCUPLACER Arithmetic: Percentage: Skill focus: Which discount amount and sale price are correct for an item reduced by a stated percent? Complete standards alignment: ACC-PCT; CCSS 7.RP.A.3; SMP MP1, MP4, MP6.

AR.111ACC-PCT
Sales Tax

Sales Tax: Which tax amount and total purchase price are correct for a stated sales-tax rate? Aligned to ACCUPLACER Arithmetic Content Dimensions with College Board Skills Insight, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice crosswalk ACC-PCT - ACCUPLACER Arithmetic: Percentage: Skill focus: Which tax amount and total purchase price are correct for a stated sales-tax rate? Complete standards alignment: ACC-PCT; CCSS 7.RP.A.3; SMP MP1, MP4, MP6.

AR.112ACC-PCT
Tips, Gratuities, Commissions, and Fees

Tips, Gratuities, Commissions, and Fees: Which amount is correct when a tip, gratuity, commission, or fee is calculated as a percent of a base amount? Aligned to ACCUPLACER Arithmetic Content Dimensions with College Board Skills Insight, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice crosswalk ACC-PCT - ACCUPLACER Arithmetic: Percentage: Skill focus: Which amount is correct when a tip, gratuity, commission, or fee is calculated as a percent of a base amount? Complete standards alignment: ACC-PCT; CCSS 7.RP.A.3; SMP MP1, MP4, MP6.

AR.113ACC-PCT
Markup, Profit, and Sale Price

Markup, Profit, and Sale Price: Which markup, profit amount, or selling price is correct when a percent is applied to cost or another base value? Aligned to ACCUPLACER Arithmetic Content Dimensions with College Board Skills Insight, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice crosswalk ACC-PCT - ACCUPLACER Arithmetic: Percentage: Skill focus: Which markup, profit amount, or selling price is correct when a percent is applied to cost or another base value? Complete standards alignment: ACC-PCT; CCSS 7.RP.A.3; SMP MP1, MP4, MP6.

AR.114ACC-PCT
Simple Interest and Combined Percent Applications

Simple Interest and Combined Percent Applications: Which solution correctly computes simple interest or a sequence such as discount followed by tax, markup followed by discount, or tip added to a bill? Aligned to ACCUPLACER Arithmetic Content Dimensions with College Board Skills Insight, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice crosswalk ACC-PCT - ACCUPLACER Arithmetic: Percentage: Skill focus: Which solution correctly computes simple interest or a sequence such as discount followed by tax, markup followed by discount, or tip added to a bill? Complete standards alignment: ACC-PCT; CB-SI 271-300; CCSS 7.RP.A.3; SMP MP1, MP4, MP6.

Synthesis - Analyzing Multiple Texts

AR.99ACCUPLACER Reading: Synthesis: Analyzing Multiple Texts
Shared Topic or Central Issue

Shared Topic or Central Issue: Identify the topic, question, problem, event, or concept that meaningfully connects two related passages. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Reading + CCSS ELA/Literacy Crosswalk ACCUPLACER Reading: Synthesis: Analyzing Multiple Texts - Synthesis: Analyzing Multiple Texts: Corresponding standards from the curriculum: ACCUPLACER Reading: Synthesis: Analyzing Multiple Texts; CCSS CCRA.R.7, CCRA.R.9; RL/RI.9-10.7,9; RL/RI.11-12.7,9.

AR.100ACCUPLACER Reading: Synthesis: Analyzing Multiple Texts
Compare Central Ideas

Compare Central Ideas: Select the statement that accurately compares the central ideas of two informational texts, including differences in scope, emphasis, or conclusion. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Reading + CCSS ELA/Literacy Crosswalk, ACCUPLACER Reading: Synthesis: Analyzing Multiple Texts - Synthesis: Analyzing Multiple Texts. Corresponding standards from the curriculum: ACCUPLACER Reading: Synthesis: Analyzing Multiple Texts; CCSS CCRA.R.7, CCRA.R.9; RL/RI.9-10.7,9; RL/RI.11-12.7,9.

AR.101ACCUPLACER Reading: Synthesis: Analyzing Multiple Texts
Compare Literary Themes

Compare Literary Themes: Choose the option that best compares how two literary or literary-nonfiction passages develop a shared or contrasting theme. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Reading + CCSS ELA/Literacy Crosswalk ACCUPLACER Reading: Synthesis: Analyzing Multiple Texts - Synthesis: Analyzing Multiple Texts: Corresponding standards from the curriculum: ACCUPLACER Reading: Synthesis: Analyzing Multiple Texts; CCSS CCRA.R.7, CCRA.R.9; RL/RI.9-10.7,9; RL/RI.11-12.7,9.

AR.102ACCUPLACER Reading: Synthesis: Analyzing Multiple Texts
Compare Details and Evidence

Compare Details and Evidence: Determine which facts, examples, data, or observations are shared, unique, complementary, or conflicting across two texts. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Reading + CCSS ELA/Literacy Crosswalk ACCUPLACER Reading: Synthesis: Analyzing Multiple Texts - Synthesis: Analyzing Multiple Texts: Corresponding standards from the curriculum: ACCUPLACER Reading: Synthesis: Analyzing Multiple Texts; CCSS CCRA.R.7, CCRA.R.9; RL/RI.9-10.7,9; RL/RI.11-12.7,9.

AR.103ACCUPLACER Reading: Synthesis: Analyzing Multiple Texts
Identify Areas of Agreement

Identify Areas of Agreement: Select the idea, assumption, interpretation, or conclusion that both authors would most likely accept. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Reading + CCSS ELA/Literacy Crosswalk ACCUPLACER Reading: Synthesis: Analyzing Multiple Texts - Synthesis: Analyzing Multiple Texts: Corresponding standards from the curriculum: ACCUPLACER Reading: Synthesis: Analyzing Multiple Texts; CCSS CCRA.R.7, CCRA.R.9; RL/RI.9-10.7,9; RL/RI.11-12.7,9.

AR.104ACCUPLACER Reading: Synthesis: Analyzing Multiple Texts
Identify Areas of Disagreement

Identify Areas of Disagreement: Choose the point on which the authors differ in fact, interpretation, value, cause, solution, or degree. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Reading + CCSS ELA/Literacy Crosswalk ACCUPLACER Reading: Synthesis: Analyzing Multiple Texts - Synthesis: Analyzing Multiple Texts: Corresponding standards from the curriculum: ACCUPLACER Reading: Synthesis: Analyzing Multiple Texts; CCSS CCRA.R.7, CCRA.R.9; RL/RI.9-10.7,9; RL/RI.11-12.7,9.

AR.105ACCUPLACER Reading: Synthesis: Analyzing Multiple Texts
Compare Perspectives and Stances

Compare Perspectives and Stances: Select the statement that best contrasts the authors' viewpoints, interests, assumptions, or attitudes toward the shared topic. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Reading + CCSS ELA/Literacy Crosswalk ACCUPLACER Reading: Synthesis: Analyzing Multiple Texts - Synthesis: Analyzing Multiple Texts: Corresponding standards from the curriculum: ACCUPLACER Reading: Synthesis: Analyzing Multiple Texts; CCSS CCRA.R.7, CCRA.R.9; RL/RI.9-10.7,9; RL/RI.11-12.7,9.

AR.106ACCUPLACER Reading: Synthesis: Analyzing Multiple Texts
Compare Purposes and Audiences

Compare Purposes and Audiences: Determine how differences in purpose or intended audience shape what each text includes and how each presents its ideas. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Reading + CCSS ELA/Literacy Crosswalk ACCUPLACER Reading: Synthesis: Analyzing Multiple Texts - Synthesis: Analyzing Multiple Texts: Corresponding standards from the curriculum: ACCUPLACER Reading: Synthesis: Analyzing Multiple Texts; CCSS CCRA.R.7, CCRA.R.9; RL/RI.9-10.7,9; RL/RI.11-12.7,9.

AR.107ACCUPLACER Reading: Synthesis: Analyzing Multiple Texts
Compare Tone and Word Choice

Compare Tone and Word Choice: Choose the option that accurately compares the tones created by each author's diction, imagery, level of formality, and evaluative language. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Reading + CCSS ELA/Literacy Crosswalk ACCUPLACER Reading: Synthesis: Analyzing Multiple Texts - Synthesis: Analyzing Multiple Texts: Corresponding standards from the curriculum: ACCUPLACER Reading: Synthesis: Analyzing Multiple Texts; CCSS CCRA.R.7, CCRA.R.9; RL/RI.9-10.7,9; RL/RI.11-12.7,9.

AR.108ACCUPLACER Reading: Synthesis: Analyzing Multiple Texts
Compare Structures and Methods

Compare Structures and Methods: Identify how the texts use different organizational patterns, examples, evidence, or rhetorical approaches to address related material. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Reading + CCSS ELA/Literacy Crosswalk ACCUPLACER Reading: Synthesis: Analyzing Multiple Texts - Synthesis: Analyzing Multiple Texts: Corresponding standards from the curriculum: ACCUPLACER Reading: Synthesis: Analyzing Multiple Texts; CCSS CCRA.R.7, CCRA.R.9; RL/RI.9-10.7,9; RL/RI.11-12.7,9.

AR.109ACCUPLACER Reading: Synthesis: Analyzing Multiple Texts
Integrate Complementary Information

Integrate Complementary Information: Select the conclusion or explanation that becomes possible only when information from both texts is combined. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Reading + CCSS ELA/Literacy Crosswalk ACCUPLACER Reading: Synthesis: Analyzing Multiple Texts - Synthesis: Analyzing Multiple Texts: Corresponding standards from the curriculum: ACCUPLACER Reading: Synthesis: Analyzing Multiple Texts; CCSS CCRA.R.7, CCRA.R.9; RL/RI.9-10.7,9; RL/RI.11-12.7,9.

AR.110ACCUPLACER Reading: Synthesis: Analyzing Multiple Texts
Reconcile Tension or Apparent Contradiction

Reconcile Tension or Apparent Contradiction: Choose the synthesis that resolves an apparent conflict by recognizing differences in definitions, evidence, context, time, or scope. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Reading + CCSS ELA/Literacy Crosswalk ACCUPLACER Reading: Synthesis: Analyzing Multiple Texts - Synthesis: Analyzing Multiple Texts: Corresponding standards from the curriculum: ACCUPLACER Reading: Synthesis: Analyzing Multiple Texts; CCSS CCRA.R.7, CCRA.R.9; RL/RI.9-10.7,9; RL/RI.11-12.7,9.

AR.111ACCUPLACER Reading: Synthesis: Analyzing Multiple Texts
Determine How One Text Relates to Another

Determine How One Text Relates to Another: Identify whether one text corroborates, extends, illustrates, qualifies, reframes, or challenges an idea in the other text. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Reading + CCSS ELA/Literacy Crosswalk ACCUPLACER Reading: Synthesis: Analyzing Multiple Texts - Synthesis: Analyzing Multiple Texts: Corresponding standards from the curriculum: ACCUPLACER Reading: Synthesis: Analyzing Multiple Texts; CCSS CCRA.R.7, CCRA.R.9; RL/RI.9-10.7,9; RL/RI.11-12.7,9.

AR.112ACCUPLACER Reading: Synthesis: Analyzing Multiple Texts
Best Cross-Text Synthesis Conclusion

Best Cross-Text Synthesis Conclusion: Select the nuanced statement that is supported by both passages and accurately represents their combined implications without erasing meaningful differences. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Reading + CCSS ELA/Literacy Crosswalk ACCUPLACER Reading: Synthesis: Analyzing Multiple Texts - Synthesis: Analyzing Multiple Texts: Corresponding standards from the curriculum: ACCUPLACER Reading: Synthesis: Analyzing Multiple Texts; CCSS CCRA.R.7, CCRA.R.9; RL/RI.9-10.7,9; RL/RI.11-12.7,9.

Vocabulary - Meaning in Context

AR.113ACCUPLACER Reading: Vocabulary
Common Word Meaning in Context

Common Word Meaning in Context: Choose the meaning of a familiar word as it is used in a specific sentence rather than its most common dictionary meaning. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Reading + CCSS ELA/Literacy Crosswalk ACCUPLACER Reading: Vocabulary - Vocabulary: Corresponding standards from the curriculum: ACCUPLACER Reading: Vocabulary; CCSS CCRA.R.4; CCRA.L.4-6; L.9-10.4-6; L.11-12.4-6.

AR.114ACCUPLACER Reading: Vocabulary
High-Utility Academic Word Meaning

High-Utility Academic Word Meaning: Select the contextual meaning of an academic word that appears across disciplines and is more common in formal writing than in everyday speech. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Reading + CCSS ELA/Literacy Crosswalk ACCUPLACER Reading: Vocabulary - Vocabulary: Corresponding standards from the curriculum: ACCUPLACER Reading: Vocabulary; CCSS CCRA.R.4; CCRA.L.4-6; L.9-10.4-6; L.11-12.4-6.

AR.115ACCUPLACER Reading: Vocabulary
Relatively Uncommon Academic Word Meaning

Relatively Uncommon Academic Word Meaning: Determine the meaning of a less familiar academic word by integrating local context, sentence logic, tone, and the passage's larger discussion. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Reading + CCSS ELA/Literacy Crosswalk ACCUPLACER Reading: Vocabulary - Vocabulary: Corresponding standards from the curriculum: ACCUPLACER Reading: Vocabulary; CCSS CCRA.R.4; CCRA.L.4-6; L.9-10.4-6; L.11-12.4-6.

AR.116ACCUPLACER Reading: Vocabulary
Phrase and Idiom Meaning in Context

Phrase and Idiom Meaning in Context: Choose the meaning of a phrase, idiom, or fixed expression based on how it functions in the sentence and passage. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Reading + CCSS ELA/Literacy Crosswalk ACCUPLACER Reading: Vocabulary - Vocabulary: Corresponding standards from the curriculum: ACCUPLACER Reading: Vocabulary; CCSS CCRA.R.4; CCRA.L.4-6; L.9-10.4-6; L.11-12.4-6.

AR.117ACCUPLACER Reading: Vocabulary
Multiple-Meaning Words

Multiple-Meaning Words: Select the context-appropriate sense of a word that has several possible meanings or grammatical functions. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Reading + CCSS ELA/Literacy Crosswalk ACCUPLACER Reading: Vocabulary - Vocabulary: Corresponding standards from the curriculum: ACCUPLACER Reading: Vocabulary; CCSS CCRA.R.4; CCRA.L.4-6; L.9-10.4-6; L.11-12.4-6.

AR.118ACCUPLACER Reading: Vocabulary
Definition and Restatement Context Clues

Definition and Restatement Context Clues: Identify the meaning supported by an explicit definition, synonym, appositive, parenthetical explanation, or restatement near the target word. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Reading + CCSS ELA/Literacy Crosswalk, ACCUPLACER Reading: Vocabulary - Vocabulary: Corresponding standards from the curriculum: ACCUPLACER Reading: Vocabulary; CCSS CCRA.R.4; CCRA.L.4-6; L.9-10.4-6; L.11-12.4-6.

AR.119ACCUPLACER Reading: Vocabulary
Example, Contrast, and Cause Context Clues

Example, Contrast, and Cause Context Clues: Determine word meaning from examples, comparisons, contrasts, causes, effects, or other logical relationships in the surrounding text. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Reading + CCSS ELA/Literacy Crosswalk ACCUPLACER Reading: Vocabulary - Vocabulary: Corresponding standards from the curriculum: ACCUPLACER Reading: Vocabulary; CCSS CCRA.R.4; CCRA.L.4-6; L.9-10.4-6; L.11-12.4-6.

AR.120ACCUPLACER Reading: Vocabulary
Morphology Combined with Context

Morphology Combined with Context: Choose the most accurate meaning by using roots, prefixes, suffixes, and word families together with contextual evidence rather than morphology alone. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Reading + CCSS ELA/Literacy Crosswalk ACCUPLACER Reading: Vocabulary - Vocabulary: Corresponding standards from the curriculum: ACCUPLACER Reading: Vocabulary; CCSS CCRA.R.4; CCRA.L.4-6; L.9-10.4-6; L.11-12.4-6.

AR.121ACCUPLACER Reading: Vocabulary
Technical Term Meaning from Context

Technical Term Meaning from Context: Select the meaning of a domain-specific term by using definitions, examples, process descriptions, and disciplinary relationships in the passage. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Reading + CCSS ELA/Literacy Crosswalk ACCUPLACER Reading: Vocabulary - Vocabulary: Corresponding standards from the curriculum: ACCUPLACER Reading: Vocabulary; CCSS CCRA.R.4; CCRA.L.4-6; L.9-10.4-6; L.11-12.4-6.

AR.122ACCUPLACER Reading: Vocabulary
Meaning Verification by Substitution

Meaning Verification by Substitution: Choose the replacement word or phrase that preserves the sentence's grammar, logic, tone, and meaning when substituted for the target expression. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Reading + CCSS ELA/Literacy Crosswalk ACCUPLACER Reading: Vocabulary - Vocabulary: Corresponding standards from the curriculum: ACCUPLACER Reading: Vocabulary; CCSS CCRA.R.4; CCRA.L.4-6; L.9-10.4-6; L.11-12.4-6.

Number Comparisons and Equivalents

AR.115ACC-NCE
Equality and Inequality Across Number Forms

Equality and Inequality Across Number Forms: Which statement using equal to, not equal to, greater than, or less than is true for values written as integers, fractions, decimals, or percents? Aligned to ACCUPLACER Arithmetic Content Dimensions with College Board Skills Insight, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice crosswalk ACC-NCE - ACCUPLACER Arithmetic: Number Comparisons and Equivalents: Skill focus: Which statement using equal to, not equal to, greater than, or less than is true for values written as integers, fractions, decimals, or percents? Complete standards alignment: ACC-NCE; CCSS 4.NF.A.2, 4.NF.C.7, 6.NS.C.7; SMP MP2, MP6.

AR.116ACC-NCE
Equivalent Numerical Statements and Mental Math

Equivalent Numerical Statements and Mental Math: Which number sentence is equivalent to a given expression and can be verified by mental math or operation properties? Aligned to ACCUPLACER Arithmetic Content Dimensions with College Board Skills Insight, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice crosswalk ACC-NCE - ACCUPLACER Arithmetic: Number Comparisons and Equivalents: Skill focus: Which number sentence is equivalent to a given expression and can be verified by mental math or operation properties? Complete standards alignment: ACC-NCE; CCSS 3.OA.B.5-6, 5.OA.A.2; SMP MP3, MP7, MP8.

AR.117ACC-NCE/FRO/DEO
Fractions to Decimals by Division

Fractions to Decimals by Division: Which decimal is the exact or appropriately rounded result of dividing a fraction's numerator by its denominator? Aligned to ACCUPLACER Arithmetic Content Dimensions with College Board Skills Insight, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice crosswalk ACC-NCE/FRO/DEO - ACCUPLACER Arithmetic: Number Comparisons and Equivalents / Fraction Operations / Decimal Operations: Skill focus: Which decimal is the exact or appropriately rounded result of dividing a fraction's numerator by its denominator? Complete standards alignment: ACC-NCE/FRO/DEO; CB-SI 241-250; CCSS 4.NF.C.6, 7.NS.A.2.d; SMP MP2, MP6.

AR.118ACC-NCE/FRO/DEO
Terminating and Repeating Decimal Results

Terminating and Repeating Decimal Results: Which statement correctly identifies whether a fraction produces a terminating or repeating decimal and represents the result appropriately? Aligned to ACCUPLACER Arithmetic Content Dimensions with College Board Skills Insight, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice crosswalk ACC-NCE/FRO/DEO - ACCUPLACER Arithmetic: Number Comparisons and Equivalents / Fraction Operations / Decimal Operations: Skill focus: Which statement correctly identifies whether a fraction produces a terminating or repeating decimal and represents the result appropriately? Complete standards alignment: ACC-NCE/FRO/DEO; CCSS 7.NS.A.2.d; SMP MP2, MP7.

AR.119ACC-NCE/FRO/DEO
Decimals to Fractions and Mixed Numbers

Decimals to Fractions and Mixed Numbers: Which fraction or mixed number in simplest form is equivalent to a terminating decimal? Aligned to ACCUPLACER Arithmetic Content Dimensions with College Board Skills Insight, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice crosswalk ACC-NCE/FRO/DEO - ACCUPLACER Arithmetic: Number Comparisons and Equivalents / Fraction Operations / Decimal Operations: Skill focus: Which fraction or mixed number in simplest form is equivalent to a terminating decimal? Complete standards alignment: ACC-NCE/FRO/DEO; CCSS 4.NF.C.5-6, 5.NBT.A.3; SMP MP2, MP6.

AR.120ACC-NCE/FRO/DEO
Mixed Numbers to Decimals

Mixed Numbers to Decimals: Which decimal is equivalent to a mixed number after converting the fractional part by division? Aligned to ACCUPLACER Arithmetic Content Dimensions with College Board Skills Insight, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice crosswalk ACC-NCE/FRO/DEO - ACCUPLACER Arithmetic: Number Comparisons and Equivalents / Fraction Operations / Decimal Operations: Skill focus: Which decimal is equivalent to a mixed number after converting the fractional part by division? Complete standards alignment: ACC-NCE/FRO/DEO; CCSS 5.NF.B.3, 7.NS.A.2.d; SMP MP2, MP6.

AR.121ACC-NCE/FRO/PCT
Fractions to Percents Through Decimal or Proportion Reasoning

Fractions to Percents Through Decimal or Proportion Reasoning: Which percent is equivalent to a fraction when the conversion is performed by division or by finding an equivalent fraction out of 100? Aligned to ACCUPLACER Arithmetic Content Dimensions with College Board Skills Insight, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice crosswalk ACC-NCE/FRO/PCT - ACCUPLACER Arithmetic: Number Comparisons and Equivalents / Fraction Operations / Percentage: Skill focus: Which percent is equivalent to a fraction when the conversion is performed by division or by finding an equivalent fraction out of 100? Complete standards alignment: ACC-NCE/FRO/PCT; CB-SI 261-270; CCSS 6.RP.A.3.c; SMP MP2, MP7.

AR.122ACC-NCE/PCT
Percents to Equivalent Fractions and Decimals

Percents to Equivalent Fractions and Decimals: Which fraction and decimal pair are both equivalent to a given percent? Aligned to ACCUPLACER Arithmetic Content Dimensions with College Board Skills Insight, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice crosswalk ACC-NCE/PCT - ACCUPLACER Arithmetic: Number Comparisons and Equivalents / Percentage: Skill focus: Which fraction and decimal pair are both equivalent to a given percent? Complete standards alignment: ACC-NCE/PCT; CCSS 6.RP.A.3.c; SMP MP2, MP6.

AR.123ACC-NCE
Common Equivalent Values Fluency

Common Equivalent Values Fluency: Which option correctly matches familiar values across fraction, decimal, percent, mixed-number, and whole-number forms? Aligned to ACCUPLACER Arithmetic Content Dimensions with College Board Skills Insight, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice crosswalk ACC-NCE - ACCUPLACER Arithmetic: Number Comparisons and Equivalents: Skill focus: Which option correctly matches familiar values across fraction, decimal, percent, mixed-number, and whole-number forms? Complete standards alignment: ACC-NCE; CCSS 3.NF.A.3, 4.NF.C.5-7, 6.RP.A.3.c; SMP MP7, MP8.

AR.124ACC-NCE
Mixed-Form Number Line Placement

Mixed-Form Number Line Placement: Which point correctly locates an integer, fraction, mixed number, decimal, or percent on a common number line? Aligned to ACCUPLACER Arithmetic Content Dimensions with College Board Skills Insight, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice crosswalk ACC-NCE - ACCUPLACER Arithmetic: Number Comparisons and Equivalents: Skill focus: Which point correctly locates an integer, fraction, mixed number, decimal, or percent on a common number line? Complete standards alignment: ACC-NCE; CCSS 3.NF.A.2, 6.NS.C.6-7; SMP MP2, MP4.

AR.125ACC-NCE
Compare Integers, Fractions, Decimals, and Percents

Compare Integers, Fractions, Decimals, and Percents: Which comparison is true after values in different forms are converted, benchmarked, or placed on a number line? Aligned to ACCUPLACER Arithmetic Content Dimensions with College Board Skills Insight, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice crosswalk ACC-NCE - ACCUPLACER Arithmetic: Number Comparisons and Equivalents: Skill focus: Which comparison is true after values in different forms are converted, benchmarked, or placed on a number line? Complete standards alignment: ACC-NCE; CB-SI 271-300; CCSS 4.NF.A.2, 4.NF.C.7, 6.NS.C.7; SMP MP2, MP6.

AR.126ACC-NCE
Order Mixed Number Forms from Least to Greatest

Order Mixed Number Forms from Least to Greatest: Which list correctly orders a combination of integers, fractions, improper fractions, mixed numbers, decimals, and percents from least to greatest? Aligned to ACCUPLACER Arithmetic Content Dimensions with College Board Skills Insight, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice crosswalk ACC-NCE - ACCUPLACER Arithmetic: Number Comparisons and Equivalents: Skill focus: Which list correctly orders a combination of integers, fractions, improper fractions, mixed numbers, decimals, and percents from least to greatest? Complete standards alignment: ACC-NCE; CB-SI 271-300; CCSS 4.NF.A.2, 4.NF.C.7, 6.NS.C.7; SMP MP2, MP6.

AR.127ACC-NCE
Order Mixed Number Forms from Greatest to Least

Order Mixed Number Forms from Greatest to Least: Which list correctly orders a combination of integers, fractions, improper fractions, mixed numbers, decimals, and percents from greatest to least? Aligned to ACCUPLACER Arithmetic Content Dimensions with College Board Skills Insight, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice crosswalk ACC-NCE - ACCUPLACER Arithmetic: Number Comparisons and Equivalents: Skill focus: Which list correctly orders a combination of integers, fractions, improper fractions, mixed numbers, decimals, and percents from greatest to least? Complete standards alignment: ACC-NCE; CB-SI 271-300; CCSS 4.NF.A.2, 4.NF.C.7, 6.NS.C.7; SMP MP2, MP6.

AR.128ACC-NCE
Identify Values Between Two Rational Numbers

Identify Values Between Two Rational Numbers: Which value lies between two given integers, fractions, decimals, or percents? Aligned to ACCUPLACER Arithmetic Content Dimensions with College Board Skills Insight, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice crosswalk ACC-NCE - ACCUPLACER Arithmetic: Number Comparisons and Equivalents: Skill focus: Which value lies between two given integers, fractions, decimals, or percents? Complete standards alignment: ACC-NCE; CCSS 6.NS.C.6-7; SMP MP2, MP6.

AR.129ACC-NCE
Benchmark and Estimate Mixed Number Forms

Benchmark and Estimate Mixed Number Forms: Which benchmark comparison or estimate best describes the size of values written in different forms? Aligned to ACCUPLACER Arithmetic Content Dimensions with College Board Skills Insight, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice crosswalk ACC-NCE - ACCUPLACER Arithmetic: Number Comparisons and Equivalents: Skill focus: Which benchmark comparison or estimate best describes the size of values written in different forms? Complete standards alignment: ACC-NCE; CB-SI 271-300; CCSS 4.NF.A.2, 5.NF.A.2; SMP MP2, MP7.

AR.130ACC-NCE
Compare Expressions Without Full Computation

Compare Expressions Without Full Computation: Which expression is greater, smaller, or equivalent based on sign, operation effects, benchmarks, and number sense rather than complete calculation? Aligned to ACCUPLACER Arithmetic Content Dimensions with College Board Skills Insight, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice crosswalk ACC-NCE - ACCUPLACER Arithmetic: Number Comparisons and Equivalents: Skill focus: Which expression is greater, smaller, or equivalent based on sign, operation effects, benchmarks, and number sense rather than complete calculation? Complete standards alignment: ACC-NCE; CCSS 5.NF.B.5, 7.NS.A.2; SMP MP2, MP7.

AR.131ACC-NCE
Detect Conversion and Equivalence Errors

Detect Conversion and Equivalence Errors: Which option identifies an incorrect fraction-decimal-percent conversion, misplaced decimal point, invalid simplification, or false equivalent statement? Aligned to ACCUPLACER Arithmetic Content Dimensions with College Board Skills Insight, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice crosswalk ACC-NCE - ACCUPLACER Arithmetic: Number Comparisons and Equivalents: Skill focus: Which option identifies an incorrect fraction-decimal-percent conversion, misplaced decimal point, invalid simplification, or false equivalent statement? Complete standards alignment: ACC-NCE; SMP MP3, MP6, MP7.

AR.132ACC-WNO/FRO/DEO/PCT/NCE
Integrated ACCUPLACER Arithmetic Synthesis

Integrated ACCUPLACER Arithmetic Synthesis: Which method and answer correctly solve a stand-alone multiple-choice problem that combines operations, estimation, real-world modeling, and comparison across whole numbers, integers, fractions, decimals, and percents? Aligned to ACCUPLACER Arithmetic Content Dimensions with College Board Skills Insight, CCSS Mathematics, and Standards for Mathematical Practice crosswalk ACC-WNO/FRO/DEO/PCT/NCE - ACCUPLACER Arithmetic: Whole Number Operations / Fraction Operations / Decimal Operations / Percentage / Number Comparisons and Equivalents: Skill focus: Which method and answer correctly solve a stand-alone multiple-choice problem that combines operations, estimation, real-world modeling, and comparison across whole numbers, integers, fractions, decimals, and percents? Complete standards alignment: ACC-WNO/FRO/DEO/PCT/NCE; CB-SI 251-260 and 271-300; CCSS 4.OA.A.3, 5.NF.A.2, 5.NBT.B.7, 7.RP.A.3; SMP MP1, MP2, MP4, MP5, MP6, MP7.

Genre, Discipline, Mode, and Text-Complexity Transfer

AR.123ACCUPLACER Reading: Literary Passages
Prose Fiction Comprehension

Prose Fiction Comprehension: Select answers that integrate character, setting, conflict, plot development, narrator perspective, language, and theme in ACCUPLACER-style prose fiction. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Reading + CCSS ELA/Literacy Crosswalk ACCUPLACER Reading: Literary Passages - Literary Passages: Corresponding standards from the curriculum: ACCUPLACER Reading: Literary Passages; CCSS CCRA.R.1-6, CCRA.R.10; RL.9-10.1-6,10; RL.11-12.1-6,10.

AR.124ACCUPLACER Reading: Literary Nonfiction
Literary Nonfiction and Memoir Comprehension

Literary Nonfiction and Memoir Comprehension: Choose answers that account for factual experience, reflection, narrative craft, perspective, and theme in memoirs, personal essays, and other literary nonfiction. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Reading + CCSS ELA/Literacy Crosswalk ACCUPLACER Reading: Literary Nonfiction - Literary Nonfiction: Corresponding standards from the curriculum: ACCUPLACER Reading: Literary Nonfiction; CCSS CCRA.R.1-6, CCRA.R.10; RL/RI.9-10.1-6,10; RL/RI.11-12.1-6,10.

AR.126ACCUPLACER Reading: Humanities
Humanities and Arts Reading

Humanities and Arts Reading: Choose answers that accurately interpret discussions of literature, art, music, philosophy, culture, language, or criticism, including abstract ideas and evaluative claims. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Reading + CCSS ELA/Literacy Crosswalk ACCUPLACER Reading: Humanities - Humanities: Corresponding standards from the curriculum: ACCUPLACER Reading: Humanities; CCSS CCRA.R.1-10; RI.9-10.1-10; RI.11-12.1-10.

AR.127ACCUPLACER Reading: Science
Science Reading

Science Reading: Select answers that accurately follow definitions, processes, hypotheses, evidence, cause-and-effect reasoning, qualifications, and explanations in natural-science passages. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Reading + CCSS ELA/Literacy Crosswalk ACCUPLACER Reading: Science - Science: Corresponding standards from the curriculum: ACCUPLACER Reading: Science; CCSS CCRA.R.1-10; RST.9-10.1-9; RST.11-12.1-9.

AR.128ACCUPLACER Reading: Career-Related Texts
Career and Workplace Reading

Career and Workplace Reading: Choose answers that accurately interpret professional scenarios, policies, procedures, workplace explanations, career information, and practical arguments. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Reading + CCSS ELA/Literacy Crosswalk ACCUPLACER Reading: Career-Related Texts - Career-Related Texts: Corresponding standards from the curriculum: ACCUPLACER Reading: Career-Related Texts; CCSS CCRA.R.1-10; RI.9-10.1-10; RI.11-12.1-10.

AR.129ACCUPLACER Reading: Informative/Explanatory Mode
Informative and Explanatory Mode

Informative and Explanatory Mode: Select answers that recognize how a text defines, classifies, compares, describes, or explains information and how its details support understanding. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Reading + CCSS ELA/Literacy Crosswalk ACCUPLACER Reading: Informative/Explanatory Mode - Informative/Explanatory Mode: Corresponding standards from the curriculum: ACCUPLACER Reading: Informative/Explanatory Mode; CCSS CCRA.R.1-6, CCRA.R.8, CCRA.R.10; RI.9-10.1-6,8,10; RI.11-12.1-6,8,10.

AR.130ACCUPLACER Reading: Argument Mode
Argument Mode

Argument Mode: Choose answers that analyze claims, reasons, evidence, assumptions, counterclaims, rhetorical choices, and conclusions in persuasive or argumentative passages. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Reading + CCSS ELA/Literacy Crosswalk ACCUPLACER Reading: Argument Mode - Argument Mode: Corresponding standards from the curriculum: ACCUPLACER Reading: Argument Mode; CCSS CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.5-6, CCRA.R.8, CCRA.R.10; RI.9-10.1,5-6,8,10; RI.11-12.1,5-6,8,10.

AR.131ACCUPLACER Reading: Narrative Mode
Narrative Mode

Narrative Mode: Select answers that track chronology, participants, setting, conflict, shifts, perspective, and thematic significance in literary or informational narratives. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Reading + CCSS ELA/Literacy Crosswalk ACCUPLACER Reading: Narrative Mode - Narrative Mode: Corresponding standards from the curriculum: ACCUPLACER Reading: Narrative Mode; CCSS CCRA.R.1-6, CCRA.R.10; RL.9-10.1-6,10; RL.11-12.1-6,10.

AR.132ACCUPLACER Reading: Text Complexity from Early High School through Lower-Division Undergraduate
Highly Complex Text Transfer

Highly Complex Text Transfer: Choose the best answer in passages with long or embedded sentences, abstract concepts, dense information, subtle transitions, unfamiliar vocabulary, and lower-division undergraduate complexity. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Reading + CCSS ELA/Literacy Crosswalk ACCUPLACER Reading: Text Complexity from Early High School through Lower-Division Undergraduate - Text Complexity from Early High School through Lower-Division Undergraduate: Corresponding standards from the curriculum: ACCUPLACER Reading: Text Complexity from Early High School through Lower-Division Undergraduate; CCSS CCRA.R.10; RL/RI.11-12.10.

Passage-Based Multiple-Choice Foundations

AW.001ACCUPLACER Writing - All Domains; CCSS CCRA.W.4-5; CCRA.L.1-3; CCRA.R.1, R.4-5, R.8
Passage-Set Revision and Editing

Passage-Set Revision and Editing: Choose the best revision or editing decision in a multiparagraph passage, recognizing that the task measures writing decisions in context rather than isolated rule recall. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing; CCSS College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards ACCUPLACER Writing - All Domains; CCSS CCRA.W.4-5; CCRA.L.1-3; CCRA.R.1, R.4-5, R.8 - All Domains: Passage-Set Revision and Editing: Choose the best revision or editing decision in a multiparagraph passage, recognizing that the task measures writing decisions in context rather than isolated rule recall. This skill is aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing - All Domains; CCSS CCRA.W.4-5; CCRA.L.1-3; CCRA.R.1, R.4-5, R.8 and should be assessed with original ACCUPLACER Writing-style passage-based multiple-choice questions.

AW.002ACCUPLACER Writing - All Domains; CCSS CCRA.W.4-5; CCRA.L.1-3; CCRA.R.1, R.4-5, R.8
Whole-Passage First Read

Whole-Passage First Read: Select the best answer after identifying the passage's central idea, purpose, mode, and overall flow before evaluating a local change. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing; CCSS College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards: ACCUPLACER Writing - All Domains; CCSS CCRA.W.4-5; CCRA.L.1-3; CCRA.R.1, R.4-5, R.8.

AW.003ACCUPLACER Writing - All Domains; CCSS CCRA.W.1-5; CCRA.R.5-6
Writing Mode Identification

Writing Mode Identification: Identify whether a passage is primarily argumentative, informative/explanatory, or narrative and choose revisions that fit the expectations of that mode. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing; CCSS College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards, including ACCUPLACER Writing - All Domains; CCSS CCRA.W.1-5; CCRA.R.5-6.

AW.004ACCUPLACER Writing - All Domains; CCSS CCRA.W.4-5; CCRA.L.3; CCRA.R.6
Audience and Purpose

Audience and Purpose: Infer the intended audience and rhetorical purpose, then choose the revision whose content, detail, tone, and formality best fit both. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing; CCSS College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards - ACCUPLACER Writing - All Domains; CCSS CCRA.W.4-5; CCRA.L.3; CCRA.R.6 - All Domains. Assessed with original ACCUPLACER Writing-style passage-based multiple-choice questions.

AW.005ACCUPLACER Writing - All Domains; CCSS CCRA.W.4-5; CCRA.L.1-3; CCRA.R.1, R.4-5, R.8
Global versus Local Revision

Global versus Local Revision: Distinguish passage-level and paragraph-level concerns from sentence-level editing concerns so that each answer choice is judged at the correct scope. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing; CCSS College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards — ACCUPLACER Writing - All Domains; CCSS CCRA.W.4-5; CCRA.L.1-3; CCRA.R.1, R.4-5, R.8 — All Domains.

AW.006ACCUPLACER Writing - All Domains; CCSS CCRA.W.4-5; CCRA.R.1, R.5
Context Window

Context Window: Use the sentences before and after an underlined portion, as well as the larger paragraph and passage, to select the only revision that works in context. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing; CCSS College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards ACCUPLACER Writing - All Domains; CCSS CCRA.W.4-5; CCRA.R.1, R.5 - All Domains: Context Window: Use the sentences before and after an underlined portion, as well as the larger paragraph and passage, to select the only revision that works in context. This skill is aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing - All Domains; CCSS CCRA.W.4-5; CCRA.R.1, R.5 and should be assessed with original ACCUPLACER Writing-style passage-based multiple-choice questions.

AW.007ACCUPLACER Writing - All Domains; CCSS CCRA.W.4-5; CCRA.L.3; CCRA.R.5-6
Writer-Goal Item Stems

Writer-Goal Item Stems: Evaluate each option against a stated goal such as emphasizing a contrast, introducing an example, clarifying a relationship, or maintaining a formal tone. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing; CCSS College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards ACCUPLACER Writing - All Domains; CCSS CCRA.W.4-5; CCRA.L.3; CCRA.R.5-6 - All Domains: original passage-based revision decisions that ask students to choose the option that best achieves the writer's stated purpose.

AW.008ACCUPLACER Writing - All Domains; CCSS CCRA.W.4-5; CCRA.L.1-3
Meaning-and-Conventions Check

Meaning-and-Conventions Check: Choose an answer only when it preserves or improves meaning and also satisfies grammar, usage, sentence structure, and punctuation requirements. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing; CCSS College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards ACCUPLACER Writing - All Domains; CCSS CCRA.W.4-5; CCRA.L.1-3 - All Domains: Meaning-and-Conventions Check: Choose an answer only when it preserves or improves meaning and also satisfies grammar, usage, sentence structure, and punctuation requirements. This skill is aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing - All Domains; CCSS CCRA.W.4-5; CCRA.L.1-3 and should be assessed with original ACCUPLACER Writing-style passage-based multiple-choice questions.

AW.009ACCUPLACER Writing - All Domains; CCSS CCRA.W.4-5; CCRA.L.1-3
NO CHANGE Decisions

NO CHANGE Decisions: Select NO CHANGE when the original wording is already the clearest, most concise, logically organized, and conventionally correct option. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing; CCSS College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards ACCUPLACER Writing - All Domains; CCSS CCRA.W.4-5; CCRA.L.1-3 - All Domains: NO CHANGE Decisions: Select NO CHANGE when the original wording is already the clearest, most concise, logically organized, and conventionally correct option. This skill is aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing - All Domains; CCSS CCRA.W.4-5; CCRA.L.1-3 and should be assessed with original ACCUPLACER Writing-style passage-based multiple-choice questions.

AW.010ACCUPLACER Writing - All Domains; CCSS CCRA.W.4-5; CCRA.L.1, L.3; CCRA.R.5-6
Passage Consistency

Passage Consistency: Choose revisions that preserve consistency in facts, terminology, voice, tense, perspective, and level of formality across the entire passage. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing; CCSS College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards—ACCUPLACER Writing - All Domains; CCSS CCRA.W.4-5; CCRA.L.1, L.3; CCRA.R.5-6—All Domains.

Expression of Ideas - Development

AW.011ACCUPLACER Writing - Expression of Ideas: Development/Proposition; CCSS CCRA.W.1-2, W.4-5; CCRA.R.2, R.5
Central Proposition

Central Proposition: Choose the sentence that most clearly states or preserves the passage's central idea, main claim, or controlling point. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing; CCSS College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards: ACCUPLACER Writing - Expression of Ideas: Development/Proposition; CCSS CCRA.W.1-2, W.4-5; CCRA.R.2, R.5 - Expression of Ideas: Development/Proposition: Central Proposition: Choose the sentence that most clearly states or preserves the passage's central idea, main claim, or controlling point. This skill is aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing - Expression of Ideas: Development/Proposition; CCSS CCRA.W.1-2, W.4-5; CCRA.R.2, R.5 and should be assessed with original ACCUPLACER Writing-style passage-based multiple-choice questions.

AW.012ACCUPLACER Writing - Expression of Ideas: Development/Proposition; CCSS CCRA.W.1-2, W.4-5; CCRA.R.2
Thesis Scope and Precision

Thesis Scope and Precision: Select the revision that makes a thesis or central claim appropriately specific without becoming too broad, too narrow, or unsupported. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing; CCSS College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards: ACCUPLACER Writing - Expression of Ideas: Development/Proposition; CCSS CCRA.W.1-2, W.4-5; CCRA.R.2 - Expression of Ideas: Development/Proposition.

AW.013ACCUPLACER Writing - Expression of Ideas: Development/Proposition; CCSS CCRA.W.1-2, W.4-5; CCRA.R.2, R.5
Paragraph Topic Sentence

Paragraph Topic Sentence: Choose the topic sentence that accurately previews the paragraph's main point and establishes a clear relationship to the larger passage. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing; CCSS College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards - ACCUPLACER Writing - Expression of Ideas: Development/Proposition; CCSS CCRA.W.1-2, W.4-5; CCRA.R.2, R.5 - Expression of Ideas: Development/Proposition.

AW.014ACCUPLACER Writing - Expression of Ideas: Development/Proposition; Development/Focus; CCSS CCRA.W.4-5; CCRA.R.2, R.5
Topic-to-Thesis Alignment

Topic-to-Thesis Alignment: Select the revision that keeps a paragraph's controlling idea aligned with the passage's thesis, purpose, or central focus. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing; CCSS College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards ACCUPLACER Writing - Expression of Ideas: Development/Proposition; Development/Focus; CCSS CCRA.W.4-5; CCRA.R.2, R.5 - Expression of Ideas: Development/Proposition: Topic-to-Thesis Alignment: Select the revision that keeps a paragraph's controlling idea aligned with the passage's thesis, purpose, or central focus. This skill is aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing - Expression of Ideas: Development/Proposition; Development/Focus; CCSS CCRA.W.4-5; CCRA.R.2, R.5 and should be assessed with original ACCUPLACER Writing-style passage-based multiple-choice questions.

AW.015ACCUPLACER Writing - Expression of Ideas: Development/Support; CCSS CCRA.W.1-5, W.9; CCRA.R.1-2, R.8
Relevant Supporting Detail

Relevant Supporting Detail: Choose the detail that most directly develops the paragraph's main point and advances the passage's purpose. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing; CCSS College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards - ACCUPLACER Writing - Expression of Ideas: Development/Support; CCSS CCRA.W.1-5, W.9; CCRA.R.1-2, R.8 - Expression of Ideas: Development/Support. This skill is assessed with original ACCUPLACER Writing-style passage-based multiple-choice questions.

AW.016ACCUPLACER Writing - Expression of Ideas: Development/Support; CCSS CCRA.W.1, W.4-5, W.9; CCRA.R.1, R.8
Strongest Evidence for a Claim

Strongest Evidence for a Claim: Select the fact, example, statistic, observation, or reason that provides the strongest and most relevant support for a stated claim. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing; CCSS College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards ACCUPLACER Writing - Expression of Ideas: Development/Support; CCSS CCRA.W.1, W.4-5, W.9; CCRA.R.1, R.8 - Expression of Ideas: Development/Support: Strongest Evidence for a Claim: Select the fact, example, statistic, observation, or reason that provides the strongest and most relevant support for a stated claim. This skill is aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing - Expression of Ideas: Development/Support; CCSS CCRA.W.1, W.4-5, W.9; CCRA.R.1, R.8 and should be assessed with original ACCUPLACER Writing-style passage-based multiple-choice questions.

AW.017ACCUPLACER Writing - Expression of Ideas: Development/Support; CCSS CCRA.W.1, W.9; CCRA.R.1, R.8
Evidence versus Assertion

Evidence versus Assertion: Identify which option supplies verifiable or logically relevant support rather than merely repeating the claim in different words. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing; CCSS College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards ACCUPLACER Writing - Expression of Ideas: Development/Support; CCSS CCRA.W.1, W.9; CCRA.R.1, R.8 - Expression of Ideas: Development/Support: Evidence versus Assertion: Identify which option supplies verifiable or logically relevant support rather than merely repeating the claim in different words. This skill is aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing - Expression of Ideas: Development/Support; CCSS CCRA.W.1, W.9; CCRA.R.1, R.8 and should be assessed with original ACCUPLACER Writing-style passage-based multiple-choice questions.

AW.018ACCUPLACER Writing - Expression of Ideas: Development/Support; CCSS CCRA.W.1-2, W.4-5, W.9; CCRA.R.1, R.8
Appropriate Type of Support

Appropriate Type of Support: Choose whether a passage most needs a fact, statistic, example, anecdote, definition, or expert observation to develop its point effectively. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing; CCSS College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards - ACCUPLACER Writing - Expression of Ideas: Development/Support; CCSS CCRA.W.1-2, W.4-5, W.9; CCRA.R.1, R.8 - Expression of Ideas: Development/Support. Assessed with original ACCUPLACER Writing-style passage-based multiple-choice questions.

AW.019ACCUPLACER Writing - Expression of Ideas: Development/Support; CCSS CCRA.W.1-2, W.4-5, W.9; CCRA.R.1, R.8
Evidence-to-Claim Explanation

Evidence-to-Claim Explanation: Select the sentence that most clearly explains how a cited detail or example supports the claim being made. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing; CCSS College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards ACCUPLACER Writing - Expression of Ideas: Development/Support; CCSS CCRA.W.1-2, W.4-5, W.9; CCRA.R.1, R.8 - Expression of Ideas: Development/Support: Evidence-to-Claim Explanation: Select the sentence that most clearly explains how a cited detail or example supports the claim being made. This skill is aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing - Expression of Ideas: Development/Support; CCSS CCRA.W.1-2, W.4-5, W.9; CCRA.R.1, R.8 and should be assessed with original ACCUPLACER Writing-style passage-based multiple-choice questions.

AW.020ACCUPLACER Writing - Expression of Ideas: Development/Support; Development/Focus; CCSS CCRA.W.2, W.4-5; CCRA.R.1-2
Background Information

Background Information: Choose the background information that gives readers necessary context without delaying the passage's main point or adding unrelated material. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing; CCSS College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards ACCUPLACER Writing - Expression of Ideas: Development/Support; Development/Focus; CCSS CCRA.W.2, W.4-5; CCRA.R.1-2 - Expression of Ideas: Development/Support: Background Information requires students to select concise, relevant context for original ACCUPLACER Writing-style passage-based revision questions.

AW.021ACCUPLACER Writing - Expression of Ideas: Development/Support; CCSS CCRA.W.2, W.4-5; CCRA.L.4; CCRA.R.4
Definition and Clarification

Definition and Clarification: Select the definition or clarifying phrase that makes an unfamiliar idea understandable while remaining accurate and relevant. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing; CCSS College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards—ACCUPLACER Writing - Expression of Ideas: Development/Support; CCSS CCRA.W.2, W.4-5; CCRA.L.4; CCRA.R.4—Expression of Ideas: Development/Support.

AW.022ACCUPLACER Writing - Expression of Ideas: Development/Support; CCSS CCRA.W.1-2, W.4-5; CCRA.R.1, R.8
Concrete Example

Concrete Example: Choose the example that best illustrates an abstract statement, general principle, or technical concept in the passage. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing; CCSS College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards - ACCUPLACER Writing - Expression of Ideas: Development/Support; CCSS CCRA.W.1-2, W.4-5; CCRA.R.1, R.8 - Expression of Ideas: Development/Support: Concrete Example: Choose the example that best illustrates an abstract statement, general principle, or technical concept in the passage. This skill is aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing - Expression of Ideas: Development/Support; CCSS CCRA.W.1-2, W.4-5; CCRA.R.1, R.8 and should be assessed with original ACCUPLACER Writing-style passage-based multiple-choice questions.

AW.023ACCUPLACER Writing - Expression of Ideas: Development/Support; CCSS CCRA.W.1-2, W.4-5; CCRA.R.3, R.8
Cause-and-Effect Development

Cause-and-Effect Development: Select the added or revised information that accurately explains a cause, an effect, or the connection between them. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing; CCSS College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards - ACCUPLACER Writing - Expression of Ideas: Development/Support; CCSS CCRA.W.1-2, W.4-5; CCRA.R.3, R.8 - Expression of Ideas: Development/Support: Cause-and-Effect Development: Select the added or revised information that accurately explains a cause, an effect, or the connection between them. This skill is aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing - Expression of Ideas: Development/Support; CCSS CCRA.W.1-2, W.4-5; CCRA.R.3, R.8 and should be assessed with original ACCUPLACER Writing-style passage-based multiple-choice questions.

AW.024ACCUPLACER Writing - Expression of Ideas: Development/Support; CCSS CCRA.W.1-2, W.4-5; CCRA.R.3, R.8
Comparison-and-Contrast Development

Comparison-and-Contrast Development: Choose the detail that makes a comparison meaningful by using the same basis of comparison and highlighting a relevant similarity or difference. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing; CCSS College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards - ACCUPLACER Writing - Expression of Ideas: Development/Support; CCSS CCRA.W.1-2, W.4-5; CCRA.R.3, R.8 - Expression of Ideas: Development/Support: Comparison-and-Contrast Development: Choose the detail that makes a comparison meaningful by using the same basis of comparison and highlighting a relevant similarity or difference. This skill is aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing - Expression of Ideas: Development/Support; CCSS CCRA.W.1-2, W.4-5; CCRA.R.3, R.8 and should be assessed with original ACCUPLACER Writing-style passage-based multiple-choice questions.

AW.025ACCUPLACER Writing - Expression of Ideas: Development/Support; CCSS CCRA.W.2, W.4-5; CCRA.R.3, R.5
Process Development

Process Development: Select the information that clarifies a step, prerequisite, result, or relationship in an explanation of how something works. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing; CCSS College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards - ACCUPLACER Writing - Expression of Ideas: Development/Support; CCSS CCRA.W.2, W.4-5; CCRA.R.3, R.5 - Expression of Ideas: Development/Support. Assessed with original ACCUPLACER Writing-style passage-based multiple-choice questions.

AW.026ACCUPLACER Writing - Expression of Ideas: Development/Support; CCSS CCRA.W.1-2, W.4-5; CCRA.R.3, R.8
Problem-and-Solution Development

Problem-and-Solution Development: Choose the sentence that most clearly defines a problem, explains its significance, or supports the proposed solution. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing; CCSS College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards - ACCUPLACER Writing - Expression of Ideas: Development/Support; CCSS CCRA.W.1-2, W.4-5; CCRA.R.3, R.8 - Expression of Ideas: Development/Support. Assessed through original passage-based multiple-choice revision questions.

AW.027ACCUPLACER Writing - Expression of Ideas: Development/Support; CCSS CCRA.W.3-5; CCRA.R.2-3
Narrative Context

Narrative Context: Select the detail that efficiently establishes the setting, situation, or circumstances needed to understand a nonfiction narrative. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing; CCSS College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards ACCUPLACER Writing - Expression of Ideas: Development/Support; CCSS CCRA.W.3-5; CCRA.R.2-3 - Expression of Ideas: Development/Support: Narrative Context: Select the detail that efficiently establishes the setting, situation, or circumstances needed to understand a nonfiction narrative. This skill is aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing - Expression of Ideas: Development/Support; CCSS CCRA.W.3-5; CCRA.R.2-3 and should be assessed with original ACCUPLACER Writing-style passage-based multiple-choice questions.

AW.028ACCUPLACER Writing - Expression of Ideas: Development/Support; Development/Focus; CCSS CCRA.W.3-5; CCRA.R.2-3
Narrative Event Development

Narrative Event Development: Choose the detail that makes an event easier to follow or more meaningful without introducing an irrelevant digression. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing; CCSS College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards - ACCUPLACER Writing - Expression of Ideas: Development/Support; Development/Focus; CCSS CCRA.W.3-5; CCRA.R.2-3 - Expression of Ideas: Development/Support: Narrative Event Development: Choose the detail that makes an event easier to follow or more meaningful without introducing an irrelevant digression. This skill is aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing - Expression of Ideas: Development/Support; Development/Focus; CCSS CCRA.W.3-5; CCRA.R.2-3 and should be assessed with original ACCUPLACER Writing-style passage-based multiple-choice questions.

AW.029ACCUPLACER Writing - Expression of Ideas: Development/Support; CCSS CCRA.W.3-5; CCRA.R.2, R.6
Reflection and Significance

Reflection and Significance: Select the sentence that best explains why an event, observation, or experience matters to the passage's larger point. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing; CCSS College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards ACCUPLACER Writing - Expression of Ideas: Development/Support; CCSS CCRA.W.3-5; CCRA.R.2, R.6 - Expression of Ideas: Development/Support: Reflection and Significance: Select the sentence that best explains why an event, observation, or experience matters to the passage's larger point. This skill is aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing - Expression of Ideas: Development/Support; CCSS CCRA.W.3-5; CCRA.R.2, R.6 and should be assessed with original ACCUPLACER Writing-style passage-based multiple-choice questions.

AW.030ACCUPLACER Writing - Expression of Ideas: Development/Support; CCSS CCRA.W.1, W.4-5, W.9; CCRA.R.8
Counterclaim Development

Counterclaim Development: Choose the sentence that accurately introduces an opposing view and prepares the passage to respond to it fairly and logically. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing; CCSS College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards - ACCUPLACER Writing - Expression of Ideas: Development/Support; CCSS CCRA.W.1, W.4-5, W.9; CCRA.R.8 - Expression of Ideas: Development/Support. Assessed with original ACCUPLACER Writing-style passage-based multiple-choice questions.

AW.031ACCUPLACER Writing - Expression of Ideas: Development/Support; Development/Focus; CCSS CCRA.W.1, W.4-5; CCRA.R.8
Concession and Qualification

Concession and Qualification: Select the revision that acknowledges a valid limitation or exception while preserving the passage's main claim. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing; CCSS College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards, ACCUPLACER Writing - Expression of Ideas: Development/Support; Development/Focus; CCSS CCRA.W.1, W.4-5; CCRA.R.8, Expression of Ideas: Development/Support.

AW.032ACCUPLACER Writing - Expression of Ideas: Development/Support; Development/Focus; CCSS CCRA.W.1, W.4-5, W.9; CCRA.R.8
Unsupported Generalizations

Unsupported Generalizations: Choose the revision that replaces an absolute, sweeping, or unsupported statement with a claim the passage's evidence can reasonably support. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing; CCSS College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards ACCUPLACER Writing - Expression of Ideas: Development/Support; Development/Focus; CCSS CCRA.W.1, W.4-5, W.9; CCRA.R.8 - Expression of Ideas: Development/Support: Unsupported Generalizations: Choose the revision that replaces an absolute, sweeping, or unsupported statement with a claim the passage's evidence can reasonably support. This skill is aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing - Expression of Ideas: Development/Support; Development/Focus; CCSS CCRA.W.1, W.4-5, W.9; CCRA.R.8 and should be assessed with original ACCUPLACER Writing-style passage-based multiple-choice questions.

AW.033ACCUPLACER Writing - Expression of Ideas: Development/Focus; CCSS CCRA.W.4-5; CCRA.R.2, R.5
Delete Irrelevant Information

Delete Irrelevant Information: Determine whether a sentence should be deleted because it does not support the paragraph's topic, passage purpose, or stated writer goal. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing; CCSS College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards - ACCUPLACER Writing - Expression of Ideas: Development/Focus; CCSS CCRA.W.4-5; CCRA.R.2, R.5 - Expression of Ideas: Development/Focus. Questions use original ACCUPLACER Writing-style passages and revision decisions.

AW.034ACCUPLACER Writing - Expression of Ideas: Development/Support; Development/Focus; CCSS CCRA.W.4-5; CCRA.R.1-2, R.5
Retain Purposeful Information

Retain Purposeful Information: Determine whether a sentence should be retained because it supplies needed support, context, contrast, or explanation. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing; CCSS College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards—ACCUPLACER Writing - Expression of Ideas: Development/Support; Development/Focus; CCSS CCRA.W.4-5; CCRA.R.1-2, R.5—Expression of Ideas: Development/Support.

AW.035ACCUPLACER Writing - Expression of Ideas: Development/Focus; CCSS CCRA.W.4-5; CCRA.R.2, R.5
Developmental Repetition

Developmental Repetition: Choose the revision that removes a repeated idea when the repetition adds no new evidence, explanation, emphasis, or progression. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing; CCSS College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards—ACCUPLACER Writing - Expression of Ideas: Development/Focus; CCSS CCRA.W.4-5; CCRA.R.2, R.5. Students practice original, passage-based multiple-choice revisions that preserve useful evidence and progression while removing redundant development.

AW.036ACCUPLACER Writing - Expression of Ideas: Development/Support; CCSS CCRA.W.1-2, W.4-5; CCRA.R.3, R.8
Missing Logical Link

Missing Logical Link: Select the sentence that fills a gap between a claim and its support or between two steps in the passage's reasoning. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing; CCSS College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards ACCUPLACER Writing - Expression of Ideas: Development/Support; CCSS CCRA.W.1-2, W.4-5; CCRA.R.3, R.8 - Expression of Ideas: Development/Support: Missing Logical Link: Select the sentence that fills a gap between a claim and its support or between two steps in the passage's reasoning. This skill is assessed with original ACCUPLACER Writing-style passage-based multiple-choice questions.

AW.037ACCUPLACER Writing - Expression of Ideas: Development/Focus; CCSS CCRA.W.4-5; CCRA.R.1
Internal Factual Consistency

Internal Factual Consistency: Choose the revision that keeps dates, quantities, names, examples, and stated relationships consistent with information elsewhere in the passage. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing; CCSS College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards ACCUPLACER Writing - Expression of Ideas: Development/Focus; CCSS CCRA.W.4-5; CCRA.R.1 - Expression of Ideas: Development/Focus: Internal Factual Consistency: Choose the revision that keeps dates, quantities, names, examples, and stated relationships consistent with information elsewhere in the passage. This skill is aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing - Expression of Ideas: Development/Focus; CCSS CCRA.W.4-5; CCRA.R.1 and should be assessed with original ACCUPLACER Writing-style passage-based multiple-choice questions.

AW.038ACCUPLACER Writing - Expression of Ideas: Development/Support; Development/Focus; CCSS CCRA.W.1-5; CCRA.R.1, R.8
Goal-Directed Elaboration

Goal-Directed Elaboration: Select the added information that most directly fulfills a specific writer goal, such as clarifying importance, illustrating a benefit, or explaining a limitation. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing; CCSS College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards ACCUPLACER Writing - Expression of Ideas: Development/Support; Development/Focus; CCSS CCRA.W.1-5; CCRA.R.1, R.8 - Expression of Ideas: Development/Support: Goal-Directed Elaboration: Select the added information that most directly fulfills a specific writer goal, such as clarifying importance, illustrating a benefit, or explaining a limitation. This skill is aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing - Expression of Ideas: Development/Support; Development/Focus; CCSS CCRA.W.1-5; CCRA.R.1, R.8 and should be assessed with original ACCUPLACER Writing-style passage-based multiple-choice questions.

AW.039ACCUPLACER Writing - Expression of Ideas: Development/Proposition; Development/Support; CCSS CCRA.W.1-5; CCRA.R.2, R.8
Concluding Insight

Concluding Insight: Choose the concluding idea that follows logically from the passage's evidence and reinforces the central point without overstating it. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing; CCSS College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards ACCUPLACER Writing - Expression of Ideas: Development/Proposition; Development/Support; CCSS CCRA.W.1-5; CCRA.R.2, R.8 - Expression of Ideas: Development/Proposition: Concluding Insight: Choose the concluding idea that follows logically from the passage's evidence and reinforces the central point without overstating it. This skill is aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing - Expression of Ideas: Development/Proposition; Development/Support; CCSS CCRA.W.1-5; CCRA.R.2, R.8 and should be assessed with original ACCUPLACER Writing-style passage-based multiple-choice questions.

Expression of Ideas - Organization

AW.040ACCUPLACER Writing - Expression of Ideas: Organization/Logical Sequence; CCSS CCRA.W.4-5; CCRA.R.5
Dominant Organizational Pattern

Dominant Organizational Pattern: Identify the passage's primary organizational pattern and choose revisions that preserve or strengthen that structure. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing; CCSS College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards ACCUPLACER Writing - Expression of Ideas: Organization/Logical Sequence; CCSS CCRA.W.4-5; CCRA.R.5 - Expression of Ideas: Organization/Logical Sequence: Dominant Organizational Pattern: Identify the passage's primary organizational pattern and choose revisions that preserve or strengthen that structure. This skill is aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing - Expression of Ideas: Organization/Logical Sequence; CCSS CCRA.W.4-5; CCRA.R.5 and should be assessed with original ACCUPLACER Writing-style passage-based multiple-choice questions.

AW.041ACCUPLACER Writing - Expression of Ideas: Organization/Logical Sequence; CCSS CCRA.W.3-5; CCRA.R.3, R.5
Chronological Order

Chronological Order: Select the sentence or paragraph order that presents events in a clear and accurate time sequence. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing; CCSS College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards ACCUPLACER Writing - Expression of Ideas: Organization/Logical Sequence; CCSS CCRA.W.3-5; CCRA.R.3, R.5 - Expression of Ideas: Organization/Logical Sequence: Chronological Order: Select the sentence or paragraph order that presents events in a clear and accurate time sequence. This skill is aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing - Expression of Ideas: Organization/Logical Sequence; CCSS CCRA.W.3-5; CCRA.R.3, R.5 and should be assessed with original ACCUPLACER Writing-style passage-based multiple-choice questions.

AW.042ACCUPLACER Writing - Expression of Ideas: Organization/Logical Sequence; CCSS CCRA.W.2, W.4-5; CCRA.R.3, R.5
Process Order

Process Order: Choose the arrangement that places steps, prerequisites, and outcomes in the order readers need to understand a process. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing; CCSS College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards ACCUPLACER Writing - Expression of Ideas: Organization/Logical Sequence; CCSS CCRA.W.2, W.4-5; CCRA.R.3, R.5 - Expression of Ideas: Organization/Logical Sequence. These original passage-based multiple-choice questions assess whether students can order process steps clearly and logically.

AW.043ACCUPLACER Writing - Expression of Ideas: Organization/Logical Sequence; CCSS CCRA.W.1-2, W.4-5; CCRA.R.3, R.5
Cause-before-Effect Order

Cause-before-Effect Order: Select the arrangement that makes causal relationships clear by placing causes, mechanisms, and effects in a logical sequence. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing; CCSS College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards — ACCUPLACER Writing - Expression of Ideas: Organization/Logical Sequence; CCSS CCRA.W.1-2, W.4-5; CCRA.R.3, R.5. Original passage-based multiple-choice practice targets organization, logical sequence, and revision decisions.

AW.044ACCUPLACER Writing - Expression of Ideas: Organization/Logical Sequence; CCSS CCRA.W.1-2, W.4-5; CCRA.R.5, R.8
Problem-and-Solution Order

Problem-and-Solution Order: Choose the order that clearly establishes a problem before presenting, evaluating, or refining a solution. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing; CCSS College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards - ACCUPLACER Writing Expression of Ideas: Organization/Logical Sequence; CCSS CCRA.W.1-2, W.4-5; CCRA.R.5, R.8. Assessed through original ACCUPLACER Writing-style passage-based multiple-choice revision questions.

AW.045ACCUPLACER Writing - Expression of Ideas: Organization/Logical Sequence; CCSS CCRA.W.2, W.4-5; CCRA.R.5
Comparison-and-Contrast Order

Comparison-and-Contrast Order: Select a block or point-by-point arrangement that makes the basis of comparison easy to follow. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing; CCSS College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards ACCUPLACER Writing - Expression of Ideas: Organization/Logical Sequence; CCSS CCRA.W.2, W.4-5; CCRA.R.5 - Expression of Ideas: Organization/Logical Sequence: Comparison-and-Contrast Order: Select a block or point-by-point arrangement that makes the basis of comparison easy to follow. This skill is aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing - Expression of Ideas: Organization/Logical Sequence; CCSS CCRA.W.2, W.4-5; CCRA.R.5 and should be assessed with original ACCUPLACER Writing-style passage-based multiple-choice questions.

AW.046ACCUPLACER Writing - Expression of Ideas: Organization/Logical Sequence; CCSS CCRA.W.2, W.4-5; CCRA.R.5
General-to-Specific Order

General-to-Specific Order: Choose the sequence that moves from a broad idea to definitions, details, examples, or applications in a coherent way. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing; CCSS College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards ACCUPLACER Writing - Expression of Ideas: Organization/Logical Sequence; CCSS CCRA.W.2, W.4-5; CCRA.R.5 - Expression of Ideas: Organization/Logical Sequence: General-to-Specific Order: Choose the sequence that moves from a broad idea to definitions, details, examples, or applications in a coherent way. This skill is aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing - Expression of Ideas: Organization/Logical Sequence; CCSS CCRA.W.2, W.4-5; CCRA.R.5 and should be assessed with original ACCUPLACER Writing-style passage-based multiple-choice questions.

AW.047ACCUPLACER Writing - Expression of Ideas: Organization/Logical Sequence; CCSS CCRA.W.1-2, W.4-5; CCRA.R.5, R.8
Specific-to-General Order

Specific-to-General Order: Select the sequence that builds from examples, observations, or evidence toward a broader conclusion or principle. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing; CCSS College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards ACCUPLACER Writing - Expression of Ideas: Organization/Logical Sequence; CCSS CCRA.W.1-2, W.4-5; CCRA.R.5, R.8 - Expression of Ideas: Organization/Logical Sequence: Specific-to-General Order: Select the sequence that builds from examples, observations, or evidence toward a broader conclusion or principle. This skill is aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing - Expression of Ideas: Organization/Logical Sequence; CCSS CCRA.W.1-2, W.4-5; CCRA.R.5, R.8 and should be assessed with original ACCUPLACER Writing-style passage-based multiple-choice questions.

AW.048ACCUPLACER Writing - Expression of Ideas: Organization/Logical Sequence; CCSS CCRA.W.1-2, W.4-5; CCRA.R.5, R.8
Order of Importance

Order of Importance: Choose the arrangement that places reasons or details in an effective order of increasing or decreasing significance. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing; CCSS College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards: ACCUPLACER Writing - Expression of Ideas: Organization/Logical Sequence; CCSS CCRA.W.1-2, W.4-5; CCRA.R.5, R.8. Assessed through original ACCUPLACER Writing-style passage-based multiple-choice questions.

AW.049ACCUPLACER Writing - Expression of Ideas: Organization/Logical Sequence; CCSS CCRA.W.1, W.4-5, W.9; CCRA.R.5, R.8
Claim-Evidence-Reasoning Order

Claim-Evidence-Reasoning Order: Select the sequence that introduces a claim, supplies relevant evidence, and explains the connection between them. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing; CCSS College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards - ACCUPLACER Writing - Expression of Ideas: Organization/Logical Sequence; CCSS CCRA.W.1, W.4-5, W.9; CCRA.R.5, R.8 - Expression of Ideas: Organization/Logical Sequence.

AW.050ACCUPLACER Writing - Expression of Ideas: Organization/Logical Sequence; CCSS CCRA.W.4-5; CCRA.R.5
Sentence Placement by Reference

Sentence Placement by Reference: Choose a sentence's best location by tracking pronouns, demonstratives, repeated terms, and other references to earlier information. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing; CCSS College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards - ACCUPLACER Writing Expression of Ideas: Organization/Logical Sequence; CCSS CCRA.W.4-5; CCRA.R.5. Assessed with original passage-based, single-answer multiple-choice questions.

AW.051ACCUPLACER Writing - Expression of Ideas: Organization/Logical Sequence; CCSS CCRA.W.3-5; CCRA.R.3, R.5
Sentence Placement by Chronology

Sentence Placement by Chronology: Select the location where a sentence fits the passage's sequence of events, dates, or stages. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing; CCSS College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards ACCUPLACER Writing - Expression of Ideas: Organization/Logical Sequence; CCSS CCRA.W.3-5; CCRA.R.3, R.5 - Expression of Ideas: Organization/Logical Sequence: Sentence Placement by Chronology: Select the location where a sentence fits the passage's sequence of events, dates, or stages. This skill is aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing - Expression of Ideas: Organization/Logical Sequence; CCSS CCRA.W.3-5; CCRA.R.3, R.5 and should be assessed with original ACCUPLACER Writing-style passage-based multiple-choice questions.

AW.052ACCUPLACER Writing - Expression of Ideas: Organization/Logical Sequence; CCSS CCRA.W.1-2, W.4-5; CCRA.R.5, R.8
Sentence Placement by Logic

Sentence Placement by Logic: Choose the location that preserves the logical progression among claims, reasons, evidence, and explanations. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing; CCSS College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards ACCUPLACER Writing - Expression of Ideas: Organization/Logical Sequence; CCSS CCRA.W.1-2, W.4-5; CCRA.R.5, R.8 - Expression of Ideas: Organization/Logical Sequence: Sentence Placement by Logic should be assessed with original ACCUPLACER Writing-style passage-based multiple-choice questions.

AW.053ACCUPLACER Writing - Expression of Ideas: Organization/Logical Sequence; CCSS CCRA.W.4-5; CCRA.R.5
Placement of an Example

Placement of an Example: Select the location immediately after the idea that an example illustrates and before the passage moves to a new point. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing; CCSS College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards ACCUPLACER Writing - Expression of Ideas: Organization/Logical Sequence; CCSS CCRA.W.4-5; CCRA.R.5 - Expression of Ideas: Organization/Logical Sequence: Placement of an Example: Select the location immediately after the idea that an example illustrates and before the passage moves to a new point. This skill is aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing - Expression of Ideas: Organization/Logical Sequence; CCSS CCRA.W.4-5; CCRA.R.5 and should be assessed with original ACCUPLACER Writing-style passage-based multiple-choice questions.

AW.054ACCUPLACER Writing - Expression of Ideas: Organization/Logical Sequence; CCSS CCRA.W.1-2, W.4-5; CCRA.R.5, R.8
Placement of an Explanation

Placement of an Explanation: Choose the location where an explanation most clearly interprets the evidence or statement that precedes it. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing; CCSS College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards—ACCUPLACER Writing - Expression of Ideas: Organization/Logical Sequence; CCSS CCRA.W.1-2, W.4-5; CCRA.R.5, R.8. The practice uses original ACCUPLACER Writing-style passage-based multiple-choice questions.

AW.055ACCUPLACER Writing - Expression of Ideas: Organization/Logical Sequence; CCSS CCRA.W.4-5; CCRA.R.5
Best Placement among Plausible Options

Best Placement among Plausible Options: Compare several reasonable locations and select the one that creates the strongest continuity before and after the inserted sentence. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing; CCSS College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards ACCUPLACER Writing - Expression of Ideas: Organization/Logical Sequence; CCSS CCRA.W.4-5; CCRA.R.5 - Expression of Ideas: Organization/Logical Sequence: Best Placement among Plausible Options: Compare several reasonable locations and select the one that creates the strongest continuity before and after the inserted sentence. This skill is aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing - Expression of Ideas: Organization/Logical Sequence; CCSS CCRA.W.4-5; CCRA.R.5 and should be assessed with original ACCUPLACER Writing-style passage-based multiple-choice questions.

AW.056ACCUPLACER Writing - Expression of Ideas: Organization/Logical Sequence; CCSS CCRA.W.4-5; CCRA.R.5
Paragraph Placement

Paragraph Placement: Choose the location where a paragraph best fits the passage's larger sequence and relationship among ideas. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing; CCSS College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards — ACCUPLACER Writing - Expression of Ideas: Organization/Logical Sequence; CCSS CCRA.W.4-5; CCRA.R.5 — Expression of Ideas: Organization/Logical Sequence. Assessed with original ACCUPLACER Writing-style passage-based multiple-choice questions.

AW.057ACCUPLACER Writing - Expression of Ideas: Organization/Logical Sequence; CCSS CCRA.W.1-5; CCRA.R.5, R.8
Paragraph Order

Paragraph Order: Select the most logical order for paragraphs based on topic progression, chronology, comparison, causation, or argument structure. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing; CCSS College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards: ACCUPLACER Writing - Expression of Ideas: Organization/Logical Sequence; CCSS CCRA.W.1-5; CCRA.R.5, R.8 - Expression of Ideas: Organization/Logical Sequence. Assessed with original ACCUPLACER Writing-style passage-based multiple-choice questions.

AW.058ACCUPLACER Writing - Expression of Ideas: Organization/Logical Sequence; Organization/Introductions, Conclusions, and Transitions; CCSS CCRA.W.4-5; CCRA.R.5
Topic Sentence Placement

Topic Sentence Placement: Choose whether a topic sentence belongs at the beginning, after brief context, or elsewhere to guide the paragraph effectively. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing; CCSS College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards — ACCUPLACER Writing - Expression of Ideas: Organization/Logical Sequence; Organization/Introductions, Conclusions, and Transitions; CCSS CCRA.W.4-5; CCRA.R.5 — Expression of Ideas: Organization/Logical Sequence. Items use original ACCUPLACER Writing-style passage-based multiple-choice questions.

AW.059ACCUPLACER Writing - Expression of Ideas: Organization/Logical Sequence; Organization/Introductions, Conclusions, and Transitions; CCSS CCRA.W.4-5; CCRA.R.5
Concluding Sentence Placement

Concluding Sentence Placement: Select the location where a concluding sentence completes a paragraph without interrupting evidence or introducing a new topic. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing; CCSS College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards - ACCUPLACER Writing - Expression of Ideas: Organization/Logical Sequence; Organization/Introductions, Conclusions, and Transitions; CCSS CCRA.W.4-5; CCRA.R.5 - Expression of Ideas: Organization/Logical Sequence.

AW.060ACCUPLACER Writing - Expression of Ideas: Organization/Logical Sequence; CCSS CCRA.W.4-5; CCRA.R.2, R.5
Paragraph Unity

Paragraph Unity: Choose the revision that keeps each paragraph centered on one controlling idea and moves unrelated material elsewhere or removes it. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing; CCSS College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards ACCUPLACER Writing - Expression of Ideas: Organization/Logical Sequence; CCSS CCRA.W.4-5; CCRA.R.2, R.5 - Expression of Ideas: Organization/Logical Sequence: Paragraph Unity: Choose the revision that keeps each paragraph centered on one controlling idea and moves unrelated material elsewhere or removes it.

AW.061ACCUPLACER Writing - Expression of Ideas: Organization/Logical Sequence; CCSS CCRA.W.3-5; CCRA.R.5
Paragraph Division

Paragraph Division: Select the point where a new paragraph should begin because the focus, time, speaker, step, or line of reasoning changes. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing; CCSS College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards - ACCUPLACER Writing - Expression of Ideas: Organization/Logical Sequence; CCSS CCRA.W.3-5; CCRA.R.5 - Expression of Ideas: Organization/Logical Sequence. This skill is assessed with original ACCUPLACER Writing-style passage-based multiple-choice questions.

AW.062ACCUPLACER Writing - Expression of Ideas: Organization/Logical Sequence; CCSS CCRA.W.4-5; CCRA.R.5
Paragraph Combination

Paragraph Combination: Choose to combine short paragraphs when they develop the same controlling idea and read more coherently as one unit. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing; CCSS College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards, including ACCUPLACER Writing - Expression of Ideas: Organization/Logical Sequence; CCSS CCRA.W.4-5; CCRA.R.5.

AW.063ACCUPLACER Writing - Expression of Ideas: Organization/Introductions, Conclusions, and Transitions; CCSS CCRA.W.1-4; CCRA.R.5-6
Introduction - Necessary Context

Introduction - Necessary Context: Select an opening that gives readers enough context to understand the topic without beginning too broadly or delaying the main point. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing; CCSS College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards ACCUPLACER Writing - Expression of Ideas: Organization/Introductions, Conclusions, and Transitions; CCSS CCRA.W.1-4; CCRA.R.5-6 - Expression of Ideas: Organization/Introductions, Conclusions, and Transitions: Introduction - Necessary Context: Select an opening that gives readers enough context to understand the topic without beginning too broadly or delaying the main point. This skill is aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing - Expression of Ideas: Organization/Introductions, Conclusions, and Transitions; CCSS CCRA.W.1-4; CCRA.R.5-6 and should be assessed with original ACCUPLACER Writing-style passage-based multiple-choice questions.

AW.064ACCUPLACER Writing - Expression of Ideas: Organization/Introductions, Conclusions, and Transitions; CCSS CCRA.W.1-4; CCRA.R.2, R.5
Introduction - Central Claim

Introduction - Central Claim: Choose the introductory sentence or thesis that clearly establishes the passage's controlling idea and direction. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing; CCSS College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards ACCUPLACER Writing - Expression of Ideas: Organization/Introductions, Conclusions, and Transitions; CCSS CCRA.W.1-4; CCRA.R.2, R.5 - Expression of Ideas: Organization/Introductions, Conclusions, and Transitions: Introduction - Central Claim: Choose the introductory sentence or thesis that clearly establishes the passage's controlling idea and direction. This skill is aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing - Expression of Ideas: Organization/Introductions, Conclusions, and Transitions; CCSS CCRA.W.1-4; CCRA.R.2, R.5 and should be assessed with original ACCUPLACER Writing-style passage-based multiple-choice questions.

AW.065ACCUPLACER Writing - Expression of Ideas: Organization/Introductions, Conclusions, and Transitions; CCSS CCRA.W.1-5; CCRA.R.2, R.5
Conclusion - Synthesis

Conclusion - Synthesis: Select a conclusion that brings the passage's main ideas together rather than merely repeating earlier wording. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing; CCSS College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards ACCUPLACER Writing - Expression of Ideas: Organization/Introductions, Conclusions, and Transitions; CCSS CCRA.W.1-5; CCRA.R.2, R.5 - Expression of Ideas: Organization/Introductions, Conclusions, and Transitions: Conclusion - Synthesis: Select a conclusion that brings the passage's main ideas together rather than merely repeating earlier wording. This skill is aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing - Expression of Ideas: Organization/Introductions, Conclusions, and Transitions; CCSS CCRA.W.1-5; CCRA.R.2, R.5 and should be assessed with original ACCUPLACER Writing-style passage-based multiple-choice questions.

AW.066ACCUPLACER Writing - Expression of Ideas: Organization/Introductions, Conclusions, and Transitions; CCSS CCRA.W.1-5; CCRA.R.8
Conclusion - Implication or Call to Action

Conclusion - Implication or Call to Action: Choose an ending that extends the passage's reasoning to a justified implication, recommendation, or next step. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing; CCSS College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards - ACCUPLACER Writing - Expression of Ideas: Organization/Introductions, Conclusions, and Transitions; CCSS CCRA.W.1-5; CCRA.R.8 - Expression of Ideas: Organization/Introductions, Conclusions, and Transitions.

AW.067ACCUPLACER Writing - Expression of Ideas: Organization/Introductions, Conclusions, and Transitions; CCSS CCRA.W.4-5; CCRA.R.2, R.5
Conclusion - No New Major Idea

Conclusion - No New Major Idea: Select the revision that prevents a conclusion from introducing an unsupported topic, example, or claim at the end. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing; CCSS College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards ACCUPLACER Writing - Expression of Ideas: Organization/Introductions, Conclusions, and Transitions; CCSS CCRA.W.4-5; CCRA.R.2, R.5 - Expression of Ideas: Organization/Introductions, Conclusions, and Transitions: Conclusion - No New Major Idea: Select the revision that prevents a conclusion from introducing an unsupported topic, example, or claim at the end. This skill is aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing - Expression of Ideas: Organization/Introductions, Conclusions, and Transitions; CCSS CCRA.W.4-5; CCRA.R.2, R.5 and should be assessed with original ACCUPLACER Writing-style passage-based multiple-choice questions.

AW.068ACCUPLACER Writing - Expression of Ideas: Organization/Introductions, Conclusions, and Transitions; CCSS CCRA.W.4-5; CCRA.R.3, R.5
Addition Transitions

Addition Transitions: Choose a transition such as also, moreover, or in addition only when the next idea adds compatible information. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing; CCSS College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards: ACCUPLACER Writing - Expression of Ideas: Organization/Introductions, Conclusions, and Transitions; CCSS CCRA.W.4-5; CCRA.R.3, R.5 - Expression of Ideas: Organization/Introductions, Conclusions, and Transitions. Assessed with original ACCUPLACER Writing-style passage-based multiple-choice questions.

AW.069ACCUPLACER Writing - Expression of Ideas: Organization/Introductions, Conclusions, and Transitions; CCSS CCRA.W.1, W.4-5; CCRA.R.3, R.5
Contrast and Concession Transitions

Contrast and Concession Transitions: Select a transition such as however, nevertheless, or although when the relationship is contrast, exception, or concession. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing; CCSS College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards ACCUPLACER Writing - Expression of Ideas: Organization/Introductions, Conclusions, and Transitions; CCSS CCRA.W.1, W.4-5; CCRA.R.3, R.5 - Expression of Ideas: Organization/Introductions, Conclusions, and Transitions: Contrast and Concession Transitions: Select a transition such as however, nevertheless, or although when the relationship is contrast, exception, or concession. This skill is aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing - Expression of Ideas: Organization/Introductions, Conclusions, and Transitions; CCSS CCRA.W.1, W.4-5; CCRA.R.3, R.5 and should be assessed with original ACCUPLACER Writing-style passage-based multiple-choice questions.

AW.070ACCUPLACER Writing - Expression of Ideas: Organization/Introductions, Conclusions, and Transitions; CCSS CCRA.W.1-2, W.4-5; CCRA.R.3, R.5
Cause-and-Effect Transitions

Cause-and-Effect Transitions: Choose a transition such as therefore, consequently, or because when the surrounding ideas express cause, reason, or result. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing; CCSS College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards—ACCUPLACER Writing - Expression of Ideas: Organization/Introductions, Conclusions, and Transitions; CCSS CCRA.W.1-2, W.4-5; CCRA.R.3, R.5.

AW.071ACCUPLACER Writing - Expression of Ideas: Organization/Introductions, Conclusions, and Transitions; CCSS CCRA.W.2, W.4-5; CCRA.R.3, R.5
Example and Illustration Transitions

Example and Illustration Transitions: Select a transition such as for example or specifically when the next sentence illustrates or narrows a general statement. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing; CCSS College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards: ACCUPLACER Writing - Expression of Ideas: Organization/Introductions, Conclusions, and Transitions; CCSS CCRA.W.2, W.4-5; CCRA.R.3, R.5 - Expression of Ideas: Organization/Introductions, Conclusions, and Transitions. Assessed with original ACCUPLACER Writing-style passage-based multiple-choice questions.

AW.072ACCUPLACER Writing - Expression of Ideas: Organization/Introductions, Conclusions, and Transitions; CCSS CCRA.W.2-5; CCRA.R.3, R.5
Time and Sequence Transitions

Time and Sequence Transitions: Choose a transition that accurately signals earlier, later, simultaneous, or ordered events and steps. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing; CCSS College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards - ACCUPLACER Writing - Expression of Ideas: Organization/Introductions, Conclusions, and Transitions; CCSS CCRA.W.2-5; CCRA.R.3, R.5 - Expression of Ideas: Organization/Introductions, Conclusions, and Transitions. Original ACCUPLACER Writing-style passage-based multiple-choice practice.

AW.073ACCUPLACER Writing - Expression of Ideas: Organization/Introductions, Conclusions, and Transitions; CCSS CCRA.W.2, W.4-5; CCRA.R.3, R.5
Comparison and Similarity Transitions

Comparison and Similarity Transitions: Select a transition such as similarly or likewise when the next idea parallels the preceding one on a relevant basis. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing; CCSS College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards ACCUPLACER Writing - Expression of Ideas: Organization/Introductions, Conclusions, and Transitions; CCSS CCRA.W.2, W.4-5; CCRA.R.3, R.5 - Expression of Ideas: Organization/Introductions, Conclusions, and Transitions: Comparison and Similarity Transitions: Select a transition such as similarly or likewise when the next idea parallels the preceding one on a relevant basis. This skill is aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing - Expression of Ideas: Organization/Introductions, Conclusions, and Transitions; CCSS CCRA.W.2, W.4-5; CCRA.R.3, R.5 and should be assessed with original ACCUPLACER Writing-style passage-based multiple-choice questions.

AW.074ACCUPLACER Writing - Expression of Ideas: Organization/Introductions, Conclusions, and Transitions; CCSS CCRA.W.4-5; CCRA.R.3, R.5
Emphasis and Restatement Transitions

Emphasis and Restatement Transitions: Choose a transition such as indeed, in fact, or in other words when the next sentence emphasizes or restates an idea. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing; CCSS College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards: ACCUPLACER Writing - Expression of Ideas: Organization/Introductions, Conclusions, and Transitions; CCSS CCRA.W.4-5; CCRA.R.3, R.5. Items use original ACCUPLACER Writing-style passage-based multiple-choice questions.

AW.075ACCUPLACER Writing - Expression of Ideas: Organization/Introductions, Conclusions, and Transitions; CCSS CCRA.W.1-5; CCRA.R.3, R.5
Summary and Conclusion Transitions

Summary and Conclusion Transitions: Select a transition such as overall or therefore only when the sentence genuinely summarizes or concludes the preceding discussion. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing; CCSS College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards ACCUPLACER Writing - Expression of Ideas: Organization/Introductions, Conclusions, and Transitions; CCSS CCRA.W.1-5; CCRA.R.3, R.5 - Expression of Ideas: Organization/Introductions, Conclusions, and Transitions: Summary and Conclusion Transitions: Select a transition such as overall or therefore only when the sentence genuinely summarizes or concludes the preceding discussion. This skill is aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing - Expression of Ideas: Organization/Introductions, Conclusions, and Transitions; CCSS CCRA.W.1-5; CCRA.R.3, R.5 and should be assessed with original ACCUPLACER Writing-style passage-based multiple-choice questions.

AW.076ACCUPLACER Writing - Expression of Ideas: Organization/Introductions, Conclusions, and Transitions; CCSS CCRA.W.4-5; CCRA.R.5
Transition Sentences between Paragraphs

Transition Sentences between Paragraphs: Choose the sentence that closes one idea, previews the next, and makes the relationship between paragraphs explicit. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing; CCSS College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards ACCUPLACER Writing - Expression of Ideas: Organization/Introductions, Conclusions, and Transitions; CCSS CCRA.W.4-5; CCRA.R.5 - Expression of Ideas: Organization/Introductions, Conclusions, and Transitions: Transition Sentences between Paragraphs: Choose the sentence that closes one idea, previews the next, and makes the relationship between paragraphs explicit. This skill is aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing - Expression of Ideas: Organization/Introductions, Conclusions, and Transitions; CCSS CCRA.W.4-5; CCRA.R.5 and should be assessed with original ACCUPLACER Writing-style passage-based multiple-choice questions.

AW.077ACCUPLACER Writing - Expression of Ideas: Organization/Logical Sequence; CCSS CCRA.W.4-5; CCRA.L.3; CCRA.R.5
Referential Cohesion

Referential Cohesion: Select revisions that make pronouns, demonstratives, repeated key terms, and synonyms clearly connect sentences without confusing repetition. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing; CCSS College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards - ACCUPLACER Writing - Expression of Ideas: Organization/Logical Sequence; CCSS CCRA.W.4-5; CCRA.L.3; CCRA.R.5.

AW.078ACCUPLACER Writing - Expression of Ideas: Organization/Logical Sequence; CCSS CCRA.W.4-5; CCRA.R.5
Old-to-New Information Flow

Old-to-New Information Flow: Choose the revision that begins with familiar information and moves toward new information so readers can follow the paragraph smoothly. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing; CCSS College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards ACCUPLACER Writing - Expression of Ideas: Organization/Logical Sequence; CCSS CCRA.W.4-5; CCRA.R.5 - Expression of Ideas: Organization/Logical Sequence: Old-to-New Information Flow: Choose the revision that begins with familiar information and moves toward new information so readers can follow the paragraph smoothly. This skill is aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing - Expression of Ideas: Organization/Logical Sequence; CCSS CCRA.W.4-5; CCRA.R.5 and should be assessed with original ACCUPLACER Writing-style passage-based multiple-choice questions.

Expression of Ideas - Effective Language Use

AW.079ACCUPLACER Writing - Expression of Ideas: Effective Language Use/Precision; CCSS CCRA.W.4-5; CCRA.L.3-4, L.6; CCRA.R.4
Precise Word Choice

Precise Word Choice: Choose the word or phrase that expresses the intended idea most exactly in the surrounding context. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing; CCSS College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards: ACCUPLACER Writing - Expression of Ideas: Effective Language Use/Precision; CCSS CCRA.W.4-5; CCRA.L.3-4, L.6; CCRA.R.4. Standard focus: Expression of Ideas: Effective Language Use/Precision. Assessed with original ACCUPLACER Writing-style passage-based multiple-choice questions.

AW.080ACCUPLACER Writing - Expression of Ideas: Effective Language Use/Precision; CCSS CCRA.W.4-5; CCRA.L.3-4; CCRA.R.4
Contextually Appropriate Meaning

Contextually Appropriate Meaning: Select the option whose meaning fits the sentence and passage rather than a merely familiar or vaguely related word. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing; CCSS College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards: ACCUPLACER Writing - Expression of Ideas: Effective Language Use/Precision; CCSS CCRA.W.4-5; CCRA.L.3-4; CCRA.R.4 - Expression of Ideas: Effective Language Use/Precision.

AW.082ACCUPLACER Writing - Expression of Ideas: Effective Language Use/Precision; CCSS CCRA.W.2, W.4-5; CCRA.L.6
Academic and Domain-Specific Vocabulary

Academic and Domain-Specific Vocabulary: Select a precise academic or subject-specific term when it improves accuracy without making the passage needlessly obscure. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing; CCSS College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards - ACCUPLACER Writing - Expression of Ideas: Effective Language Use/Precision; CCSS CCRA.W.2, W.4-5; CCRA.L.6 - Expression of Ideas: Effective Language Use/Precision.

AW.084ACCUPLACER Writing - Expression of Ideas: Effective Language Use/Precision; CCSS CCRA.W.4-5; CCRA.L.3
Eliminate Ambiguity

Eliminate Ambiguity: Select the wording that prevents two reasonable interpretations and makes the intended relationship, action, or reference unmistakable. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing; CCSS College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards ACCUPLACER Writing - Expression of Ideas: Effective Language Use/Precision; CCSS CCRA.W.4-5; CCRA.L.3 - Expression of Ideas: Effective Language Use/Precision: Eliminate Ambiguity: Select the wording that prevents two reasonable interpretations and makes the intended relationship, action, or reference unmistakable. This skill is aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing - Expression of Ideas: Effective Language Use/Precision; CCSS CCRA.W.4-5; CCRA.L.3 and should be assessed with original ACCUPLACER Writing-style passage-based multiple-choice questions.

AW.085ACCUPLACER Writing - Expression of Ideas: Effective Language Use/Precision; Effective Language Use/Concision; CCSS CCRA.W.4-5; CCRA.L.3, L.6
Strong Verbs

Strong Verbs: Choose a specific action verb that communicates the sentence's meaning more directly than a weak verb plus modifiers. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing; CCSS College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards: ACCUPLACER Writing - Expression of Ideas: Effective Language Use/Precision; Effective Language Use/Concision; CCSS CCRA.W.4-5; CCRA.L.3, L.6 - Expression of Ideas: Effective Language Use/Precision. Items use original passage-based revision questions with four answer choices.

AW.086ACCUPLACER Writing - Expression of Ideas: Effective Language Use/Concision; Effective Language Use/Syntax; CCSS CCRA.W.4-5; CCRA.L.3
Reduce Unnecessary Nominalizations

Reduce Unnecessary Nominalizations: Select the revision that turns an abstract noun construction into a clear verb when doing so improves directness and readability. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing; CCSS College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards ACCUPLACER Writing - Expression of Ideas: Effective Language Use/Concision; Effective Language Use/Syntax; CCSS CCRA.W.4-5; CCRA.L.3 - Expression of Ideas: Effective Language Use/Concision: Reduce Unnecessary Nominalizations: Select the revision that turns an abstract noun construction into a clear verb when doing so improves directness and readability. This skill is aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing - Expression of Ideas: Effective Language Use/Concision; Effective Language Use/Syntax; CCSS CCRA.W.4-5; CCRA.L.3 and should be assessed with original ACCUPLACER Writing-style passage-based multiple-choice questions.

AW.087ACCUPLACER Writing - Expression of Ideas: Effective Language Use/Precision; Effective Language Use/Style and Tone; CCSS CCRA.W.4-5; CCRA.L.3, L.5
Avoid Cliches and Stock Phrases

Avoid Cliches and Stock Phrases: Choose original, specific language instead of an overused expression that weakens precision or tone. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing; CCSS College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards - ACCUPLACER Writing - Expression of Ideas: Effective Language Use/Precision; Effective Language Use/Style and Tone; CCSS CCRA.W.4-5; CCRA.L.3, L.5 - Expression of Ideas: Effective Language Use/Precision. This skill is assessed with original ACCUPLACER Writing-style passage-based multiple-choice questions.

AW.088ACCUPLACER Writing - Expression of Ideas: Effective Language Use/Style and Tone; CCSS CCRA.W.4-5; CCRA.L.3; CCRA.R.6
Formal Register

Formal Register: Select wording that avoids slang, texting language, casual second-person address, and conversational shortcuts when the passage requires formal prose. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing; CCSS College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards: ACCUPLACER Writing - Expression of Ideas: Effective Language Use/Style and Tone; CCSS CCRA.W.4-5; CCRA.L.3; CCRA.R.6.

AW.089ACCUPLACER Writing - Expression of Ideas: Effective Language Use/Style and Tone; CCSS CCRA.W.4-5; CCRA.L.3; CCRA.R.4, R.6
Purpose-Appropriate Tone

Purpose-Appropriate Tone: Choose language whose level of seriousness, enthusiasm, caution, or objectivity matches the passage's purpose. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing; CCSS College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards ACCUPLACER Writing - Expression of Ideas: Effective Language Use/Style and Tone; CCSS CCRA.W.4-5; CCRA.L.3; CCRA.R.4, R.6 - Expression of Ideas: Effective Language Use/Style and Tone: Purpose-Appropriate Tone: Choose language whose level of seriousness, enthusiasm, caution, or objectivity matches the passage's purpose. This skill is aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing - Expression of Ideas: Effective Language Use/Style and Tone; CCSS CCRA.W.4-5; CCRA.L.3; CCRA.R.4, R.6 and should be assessed with original ACCUPLACER Writing-style passage-based multiple-choice questions.

AW.090ACCUPLACER Writing - Expression of Ideas: Effective Language Use/Style and Tone; CCSS CCRA.W.4-5; CCRA.L.3; CCRA.R.6
Consistent Tone

Consistent Tone: Select the revision that avoids an abrupt shift from formal to casual, objective to emotional, or serious to humorous language. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing; CCSS College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards — ACCUPLACER Writing - Expression of Ideas: Effective Language Use/Style and Tone; CCSS CCRA.W.4-5; CCRA.L.3; CCRA.R.6 — Expression of Ideas: Effective Language Use/Style and Tone. Items use original, passage-based ACCUPLACER Writing-style multiple-choice revision tasks.

AW.091ACCUPLACER Writing - Expression of Ideas: Effective Language Use/Style and Tone; CCSS CCRA.W.1-4; CCRA.L.3; CCRA.R.6
Objective versus Subjective Language

Objective versus Subjective Language: Choose wording that accurately reflects whether the passage is reporting information, evaluating evidence, or expressing a personal perspective. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing; CCSS College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards ACCUPLACER Writing - Expression of Ideas: Effective Language Use/Style and Tone; CCSS CCRA.W.1-4; CCRA.L.3; CCRA.R.6 - Expression of Ideas: Effective Language Use/Style and Tone: Objective versus Subjective Language: Choose wording that accurately reflects whether the passage is reporting information, evaluating evidence, or expressing a personal perspective. This skill is aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing - Expression of Ideas: Effective Language Use/Style and Tone; CCSS CCRA.W.1-4; CCRA.L.3; CCRA.R.6 and should be assessed with original ACCUPLACER Writing-style passage-based multiple-choice questions.

AW.092ACCUPLACER Writing - Expression of Ideas: Effective Language Use/Style and Tone; CCSS CCRA.W.1-2, W.4-5; CCRA.L.3; CCRA.R.6, R.8
Loaded or Biased Language

Loaded or Biased Language: Select the revision that removes unsupported emotional labeling or bias when a neutral, evidence-based tone is required. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing; CCSS College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards - ACCUPLACER Writing - Expression of Ideas: Effective Language Use/Style and Tone; CCSS CCRA.W.1-2, W.4-5; CCRA.L.3; CCRA.R.6, R.8 - Expression of Ideas: Effective Language Use/Style and Tone. Assessed with original ACCUPLACER Writing-style passage-based multiple-choice questions.

AW.093ACCUPLACER Writing - Expression of Ideas: Effective Language Use/Style and Tone; CCSS CCRA.W.4-5; CCRA.L.3; CCRA.R.6
Respectful and Inclusive Language

Respectful and Inclusive Language: Choose accurate, relevant, and respectful wording that avoids unnecessary stereotypes, demeaning labels, or assumptions about groups. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing; CCSS College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards - ACCUPLACER Writing - Expression of Ideas: Effective Language Use/Style and Tone; CCSS CCRA.W.4-5; CCRA.L.3; CCRA.R.6 - Expression of Ideas: Effective Language Use/Style and Tone. Assessment uses original ACCUPLACER Writing-style passage-based multiple-choice questions.

AW.094ACCUPLACER Writing - Expression of Ideas: Effective Language Use/Concision; CCSS CCRA.W.4-5; CCRA.L.3
Remove Redundant Words

Remove Redundant Words: Select the most concise option by deleting words that repeat meaning already contained in another word or phrase. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing; CCSS College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards ACCUPLACER Writing - Expression of Ideas: Effective Language Use/Concision; CCSS CCRA.W.4-5; CCRA.L.3 - Expression of Ideas: Effective Language Use/Concision: Remove Redundant Words: Select the most concise option by deleting words that repeat meaning already contained in another word or phrase. This skill is aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing - Expression of Ideas: Effective Language Use/Concision; CCSS CCRA.W.4-5; CCRA.L.3 and should be assessed with original ACCUPLACER Writing-style passage-based multiple-choice questions.

AW.095ACCUPLACER Writing - Expression of Ideas: Effective Language Use/Concision; CCSS CCRA.W.4-5; CCRA.L.3
Replace Wordy Phrases

Replace Wordy Phrases: Choose a shorter conventional expression when it preserves the original meaning and improves clarity. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing; CCSS College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards ACCUPLACER Writing - Expression of Ideas: Effective Language Use/Concision; CCSS CCRA.W.4-5; CCRA.L.3 - Expression of Ideas: Effective Language Use/Concision: Replace Wordy Phrases: Choose a shorter conventional expression when it preserves the original meaning and improves clarity. This skill is aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing - Expression of Ideas: Effective Language Use/Concision; CCSS CCRA.W.4-5; CCRA.L.3 and should be assessed with original ACCUPLACER Writing-style passage-based multiple-choice questions.

AW.096ACCUPLACER Writing - Expression of Ideas: Effective Language Use/Concision; Effective Language Use/Syntax; CCSS CCRA.W.4-5; CCRA.L.3
Remove Empty Openings

Remove Empty Openings: Select a revision that replaces unnecessary there is, there are, it is, or it was openings with a clear subject and action. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing; CCSS College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards, including ACCUPLACER Writing - Expression of Ideas: Effective Language Use/Concision; Effective Language Use/Syntax; CCSS CCRA.W.4-5; CCRA.L.3.

AW.097ACCUPLACER Writing - Expression of Ideas: Effective Language Use/Concision; Effective Language Use/Style and Tone; CCSS CCRA.W.4-5; CCRA.L.3
Avoid Unnecessary Repetition

Avoid Unnecessary Repetition: Choose the revision that removes repeated wording or ideas while retaining repetition used deliberately for clarity, cohesion, or emphasis. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing; CCSS College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards - ACCUPLACER Writing - Expression of Ideas: Effective Language Use/Concision; Effective Language Use/Style and Tone; CCSS CCRA.W.4-5; CCRA.L.3 - Expression of Ideas: Effective Language Use/Concision. Assessed with original ACCUPLACER Writing-style passage-based multiple-choice questions.

AW.098ACCUPLACER Writing - Expression of Ideas: Effective Language Use/Concision; Effective Language Use/Syntax; CCSS CCRA.W.4-5; CCRA.L.3
Streamline Prepositional Chains

Streamline Prepositional Chains: Select a revision that reduces stacked prepositional phrases and reveals the sentence's main subject, verb, and relationship more clearly. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing; CCSS College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards: ACCUPLACER Writing - Expression of Ideas: Effective Language Use/Concision; Effective Language Use/Syntax; CCSS CCRA.W.4-5; CCRA.L.3 - Expression of Ideas: Effective Language Use/Concision.

AW.099ACCUPLACER Writing - Expression of Ideas: Effective Language Use/Style and Tone; Effective Language Use/Syntax; CCSS CCRA.W.4-5; CCRA.L.3
Active and Passive Voice for Clarity

Active and Passive Voice for Clarity: Choose active voice when the actor matters and passive voice when the action or recipient deserves emphasis. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing; CCSS College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards, including ACCUPLACER Writing - Expression of Ideas: Effective Language Use/Style and Tone; Effective Language Use/Syntax; CCSS CCRA.W.4-5; CCRA.L.3. Practice uses original passage-based revision items that test clarity, emphasis, cohesion, syntax, and responsible attribution.

AW.100ACCUPLACER Writing - Expression of Ideas: Effective Language Use/Syntax; Effective Language Use/Concision; CCSS CCRA.W.4-5; CCRA.L.3
Combine Closely Related Sentences

Combine Closely Related Sentences: Select the combination that avoids choppiness, preserves all essential information, and shows the relationship between ideas. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing; CCSS College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards ACCUPLACER Writing - Expression of Ideas: Effective Language Use/Syntax; Effective Language Use/Concision; CCSS CCRA.W.4-5; CCRA.L.3 - Expression of Ideas: Effective Language Use/Syntax: Combine Closely Related Sentences: Select the combination that avoids choppiness, preserves all essential information, and shows the relationship between ideas. This skill is aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing - Expression of Ideas: Effective Language Use/Syntax; Effective Language Use/Concision; CCSS CCRA.W.4-5; CCRA.L.3 and should be assessed with original ACCUPLACER Writing-style passage-based multiple-choice questions.

AW.101ACCUPLACER Writing - Expression of Ideas: Effective Language Use/Syntax; CCSS CCRA.W.1-2, W.4-5; CCRA.L.3
Combine for Cause and Effect

Combine for Cause and Effect: choose a sentence combination that accurately identifies the cause and the result. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing - Expression of Ideas: Effective Language Use/Syntax and CCSS CCRA.W.1-2, W.4-5, and CCRA.L.3.

AW.102ACCUPLACER Writing - Expression of Ideas: Effective Language Use/Syntax; CCSS CCRA.W.1, W.4-5; CCRA.L.3
Combine for Contrast or Concession

Combine for Contrast or Concession: Select the combination that uses coordination, subordination, or a modifying phrase to express contrast without changing meaning. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing; CCSS College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards - ACCUPLACER Writing - Expression of Ideas: Effective Language Use/Syntax; CCSS CCRA.W.1, W.4-5; CCRA.L.3 - Expression of Ideas: Effective Language Use/Syntax. Assessed with original ACCUPLACER Writing-style passage-based multiple-choice questions.

AW.103ACCUPLACER Writing - Expression of Ideas: Effective Language Use/Syntax; CCSS CCRA.W.3-5; CCRA.L.3
Combine for Time or Sequence

Combine for Time or Sequence: Choose the sentence combination that makes the timing or order of events explicit and unambiguous. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing; CCSS College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards — ACCUPLACER Writing - Expression of Ideas: Effective Language Use/Syntax; CCSS CCRA.W.3-5; CCRA.L.3 — Expression of Ideas: Effective Language Use/Syntax.

AW.104ACCUPLACER Writing - Expression of Ideas: Effective Language Use/Syntax; CCSS CCRA.W.4-5; CCRA.L.1, L.3
Combine with a Relative Clause

Combine with a Relative Clause: Select the combination that uses who, which, or that to connect related information clearly without creating a misplaced modifier. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing; CCSS College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards ACCUPLACER Writing - Expression of Ideas: Effective Language Use/Syntax; CCSS CCRA.W.4-5; CCRA.L.1, L.3 - Expression of Ideas: Effective Language Use/Syntax: Combine with a Relative Clause: Select the combination that uses who, which, or that to connect related information clearly without creating a misplaced modifier. This skill is aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing - Expression of Ideas: Effective Language Use/Syntax; CCSS CCRA.W.4-5; CCRA.L.1, L.3 and should be assessed with original ACCUPLACER Writing-style passage-based multiple-choice questions.

AW.105ACCUPLACER Writing - Expression of Ideas: Effective Language Use/Syntax; CCSS CCRA.W.4-5; CCRA.L.1, L.3
Combine with a Modifying Phrase

Combine with a Modifying Phrase: Choose the combination that uses a participial, prepositional, or infinitive phrase to show a clear relationship between ideas. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing; CCSS College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards ACCUPLACER Writing - Expression of Ideas: Effective Language Use/Syntax; CCSS CCRA.W.4-5; CCRA.L.1, L.3 - Expression of Ideas: Effective Language Use/Syntax: Combine with a Modifying Phrase: Choose the combination that uses a participial, prepositional, or infinitive phrase to show a clear relationship between ideas. This skill is aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing - Expression of Ideas: Effective Language Use/Syntax; CCSS CCRA.W.4-5; CCRA.L.1, L.3 and should be assessed with original ACCUPLACER Writing-style passage-based multiple-choice questions.

AW.106ACCUPLACER Writing - Expression of Ideas: Effective Language Use/Syntax; Effective Language Use/Concision; CCSS CCRA.W.2, W.4-5; CCRA.L.1, L.3
Combine with an Appositive

Combine with an Appositive: Select the combination that uses an appositive to define or identify a noun efficiently and accurately. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing; CCSS College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards ACCUPLACER Writing - Expression of Ideas: Effective Language Use/Syntax; Effective Language Use/Concision; CCSS CCRA.W.2, W.4-5; CCRA.L.1, L.3 - Expression of Ideas: Effective Language Use/Syntax: Combine with an Appositive: Select the combination that uses an appositive to define or identify a noun efficiently and accurately. This skill is aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing - Expression of Ideas: Effective Language Use/Syntax; Effective Language Use/Concision; CCSS CCRA.W.2, W.4-5; CCRA.L.1, L.3 and should be assessed with original ACCUPLACER Writing-style passage-based multiple-choice questions.

AW.107ACCUPLACER Writing - Expression of Ideas: Effective Language Use/Syntax; Effective Language Use/Style and Tone; CCSS CCRA.W.4-5; CCRA.L.3
Preserve Emphasis When Combining

Preserve Emphasis When Combining: Choose a sentence combination that keeps the most important idea in the main clause and places supporting information in a subordinate element. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing; CCSS College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards ACCUPLACER Writing - Expression of Ideas: Effective Language Use/Syntax; Effective Language Use/Style and Tone; CCSS CCRA.W.4-5; CCRA.L.3 - Expression of Ideas: Effective Language Use/Syntax.

AW.108ACCUPLACER Writing - Expression of Ideas: Effective Language Use/Syntax; Effective Language Use/Style and Tone; CCSS CCRA.W.4-5; CCRA.L.3
Sentence-Length Variety

Sentence-Length Variety: Select the revision that varies sentence length purposefully while avoiding monotonous short sentences or an unreadable long sentence. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing; CCSS College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards - ACCUPLACER Writing - Expression of Ideas: Effective Language Use/Syntax; Effective Language Use/Style and Tone; CCSS CCRA.W.4-5; CCRA.L.3 - Expression of Ideas: Effective Language Use/Syntax.

AW.109ACCUPLACER Writing - Expression of Ideas: Effective Language Use/Syntax; Effective Language Use/Style and Tone; CCSS CCRA.W.4-5; CCRA.L.3
Sentence-Opening Variety

Sentence-Opening Variety: Choose the revision that varies sentence openings without creating awkward inversions, dangling modifiers, or unclear emphasis. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing; CCSS College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards ACCUPLACER Writing - Expression of Ideas: Effective Language Use/Syntax; Effective Language Use/Style and Tone; CCSS CCRA.W.4-5; CCRA.L.3 - Expression of Ideas: Effective Language Use/Syntax: Sentence-Opening Variety: Choose the revision that varies sentence openings without creating awkward inversions, dangling modifiers, or unclear emphasis. This skill is aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing - Expression of Ideas: Effective Language Use/Syntax; Effective Language Use/Style and Tone; CCSS CCRA.W.4-5; CCRA.L.3 and should be assessed with original ACCUPLACER Writing-style passage-based multiple-choice questions.

AW.110ACCUPLACER Writing - Expression of Ideas: Effective Language Use/Syntax; Effective Language Use/Style and Tone; CCSS CCRA.W.4-5; CCRA.L.3; CCRA.R.4
Syntax for Emphasis

Syntax for Emphasis: Select the arrangement of words, phrases, or clauses that places emphasis on the idea identified in the writer's goal. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing; CCSS College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards ACCUPLACER Writing - Expression of Ideas: Effective Language Use/Syntax; Effective Language Use/Style and Tone; CCSS CCRA.W.4-5; CCRA.L.3; CCRA.R.4 - Expression of Ideas: Effective Language Use/Syntax: Syntax for Emphasis: Select the arrangement of words, phrases, or clauses that places emphasis on the idea identified in the writer's goal. This skill is aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing - Expression of Ideas: Effective Language Use/Syntax; Effective Language Use/Style and Tone; CCSS CCRA.W.4-5; CCRA.L.3; CCRA.R.4 and should be assessed with original ACCUPLACER Writing-style passage-based multiple-choice questions.

AW.111ACCUPLACER Writing - Expression of Ideas: Effective Language Use/Syntax; CCSS CCRA.W.4-5; CCRA.L.3
End Weight and Key Information

End Weight and Key Information: Choose the sentence that places longer or more important new information near the end when that arrangement improves clarity and impact. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing; CCSS College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards ACCUPLACER Writing - Expression of Ideas: Effective Language Use/Syntax; CCSS CCRA.W.4-5; CCRA.L.3 - Expression of Ideas: Effective Language Use/Syntax: End Weight and Key Information: Choose the sentence that places longer or more important new information near the end when that arrangement improves clarity and impact. This skill is aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing - Expression of Ideas: Effective Language Use/Syntax; CCSS CCRA.W.4-5; CCRA.L.3 and should be assessed with original ACCUPLACER Writing-style passage-based multiple-choice questions.

AW.112ACCUPLACER Writing - Expression of Ideas: Effective Language Use/Syntax; Effective Language Use/Concision; CCSS CCRA.W.4-5; CCRA.L.1, L.3
Clear Subject-Verb Core

Clear Subject-Verb Core: Select the revision that brings the grammatical subject and main verb into a clear, direct relationship. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing; CCSS College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards ACCUPLACER Writing - Expression of Ideas: Effective Language Use/Syntax; Effective Language Use/Concision; CCSS CCRA.W.4-5; CCRA.L.1, L.3 - Expression of Ideas: Effective Language Use/Syntax: Clear Subject-Verb Core: Select the revision that brings the grammatical subject and main verb into a clear, direct relationship. This skill is aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing - Expression of Ideas: Effective Language Use/Syntax; Effective Language Use/Concision; CCSS CCRA.W.4-5; CCRA.L.1, L.3 and should be assessed with original ACCUPLACER Writing-style passage-based multiple-choice questions.

AW.113ACCUPLACER Writing - Expression of Ideas: Effective Language Use/Syntax; CCSS CCRA.W.4-5; CCRA.L.1, L.3
Repair Choppy Prose

Repair Choppy Prose: Choose the revision that joins or restructures overly short sentences while preserving logical boundaries and readable pacing. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing; CCSS College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards: ACCUPLACER Writing - Expression of Ideas: Effective Language Use/Syntax; CCSS CCRA.W.4-5; CCRA.L.1, L.3. The assessment uses original ACCUPLACER Writing-style passage-based multiple-choice questions.

AW.114ACCUPLACER Writing - Expression of Ideas: Effective Language Use/Syntax; Effective Language Use/Concision; CCSS CCRA.W.4-5; CCRA.L.1, L.3
Repair Overcomplicated Prose

Repair Overcomplicated Prose: Select the revision that separates or reorganizes too many embedded ideas into a clearer sentence or sentence sequence. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing; CCSS College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards — ACCUPLACER Writing - Expression of Ideas: Effective Language Use/Syntax; Effective Language Use/Concision; CCSS CCRA.W.4-5; CCRA.L.1, L.3 — Expression of Ideas: Effective Language Use/Syntax.

AW.115ACCUPLACER Writing - Expression of Ideas: Effective Language Use/Precision, Concision, Style and Tone, Syntax; CCSS CCRA.W.4-5; CCRA.L.3-4
NO CHANGE for Effective Language

NO CHANGE for Effective Language: Choose NO CHANGE when the original is already the most precise, concise, purposeful, and stylistically consistent option. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing; CCSS College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards ACCUPLACER Writing - Expression of Ideas: Effective Language Use/Precision, Concision, Style and Tone, Syntax; CCSS CCRA.W.4-5; CCRA.L.3-4 - Expression of Ideas: Effective Language Use/Precision, Concision, Style and Tone, Syntax: NO CHANGE for Effective Language: Choose NO CHANGE when the original is already the most precise, concise, purposeful, and stylistically consistent option. This skill is aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing - Expression of Ideas: Effective Language Use/Precision, Concision, Style and Tone, Syntax; CCSS CCRA.W.4-5; CCRA.L.3-4 and should be assessed with original ACCUPLACER Writing-style passage-based multiple-choice questions.

Standard English Conventions - Sentence Structure

AW.116ACCUPLACER Writing - Standard English Conventions: Sentence Structure/Sentence Boundaries; Subordination and Coordination; CCSS CCRA.L.1, L.3; CCRA.W.5
Independent and Dependent Clauses

Independent and Dependent Clauses: Identify clause boundaries and choose a revision that correctly connects or separates clauses according to their grammatical roles. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing; CCSS College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards - ACCUPLACER Writing Standard English Conventions: Sentence Structure/Sentence Boundaries and Subordination and Coordination; CCSS CCRA.L.1, L.3; CCRA.W.5.

AW.117ACCUPLACER Writing - Standard English Conventions: Sentence Structure/Sentence Boundaries; CCSS CCRA.L.1; CCRA.W.5
Complete Subject and Predicate

Complete Subject and Predicate: Select the option that supplies a complete subject and finite verb and expresses a complete thought where a sentence is required. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing; CCSS College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards - ACCUPLACER Writing - Standard English Conventions: Sentence Structure/Sentence Boundaries; CCSS CCRA.L.1; CCRA.W.5 - Standard English Conventions: Sentence Structure/Sentence Boundaries.

AW.118ACCUPLACER Writing - Standard English Conventions: Sentence Structure/Sentence Boundaries; Subordination and Coordination; CCSS CCRA.L.1, L.3; CCRA.W.5
Simple, Compound, and Complex Construction

Simple, Compound, and Complex Construction: Choose a grammatically complete sentence structure that accurately represents the relationship among the ideas being expressed. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing; CCSS College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards - ACCUPLACER Writing - Standard English Conventions: Sentence Structure/Sentence Boundaries; Subordination and Coordination; CCSS CCRA.L.1, L.3; CCRA.W.5 - Standard English Conventions: Sentence Structure/Sentence Boundaries. Practice uses original ACCUPLACER Writing-style passage-based multiple-choice questions.

AW.119ACCUPLACER Writing - Standard English Conventions: Sentence Structure/Sentence Boundaries; CCSS CCRA.L.1; CCRA.W.5
Missing-Subject Fragments

Missing-Subject Fragments: Select the revision that repairs a fragment lacking a clear grammatical subject or correctly attaches it to a nearby sentence. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing; CCSS College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards: ACCUPLACER Writing - Standard English Conventions: Sentence Structure/Sentence Boundaries; CCSS CCRA.L.1; CCRA.W.5.

AW.120ACCUPLACER Writing - Standard English Conventions: Sentence Structure/Sentence Boundaries; CCSS CCRA.L.1; CCRA.W.5
Missing-Verb Fragments

Missing-Verb Fragments: Choose the revision that supplies a finite main verb or joins a verb phrase fragment to the sentence it modifies. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing; CCSS College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards ACCUPLACER Writing - Standard English Conventions: Sentence Structure/Sentence Boundaries; CCSS CCRA.L.1; CCRA.W.5 - Standard English Conventions: Sentence Structure/Sentence Boundaries: Missing-Verb Fragments: Choose the revision that supplies a finite main verb or joins a verb phrase fragment to the sentence it modifies. This skill is aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing - Standard English Conventions: Sentence Structure/Sentence Boundaries; CCSS CCRA.L.1; CCRA.W.5 and should be assessed with original ACCUPLACER Writing-style passage-based multiple-choice questions.

AW.121ACCUPLACER Writing - Standard English Conventions: Sentence Structure/Sentence Boundaries; Subordination and Coordination; CCSS CCRA.L.1; CCRA.W.5
Dependent-Clause Fragments

Dependent-Clause Fragments: Select the option that completes or correctly attaches a clause beginning with a subordinating word such as because, although, when, or if. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing; CCSS College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards — ACCUPLACER Writing - Standard English Conventions: Sentence Structure/Sentence Boundaries; Subordination and Coordination; CCSS CCRA.L.1; CCRA.W.5 — Standard English Conventions: Sentence Structure/Sentence Boundaries: Dependent-Clause Fragments: Select the option that completes or correctly attaches a clause beginning with a subordinating word such as because, although, when, or if. This skill is aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing - Standard English Conventions: Sentence Structure/Sentence Boundaries; Subordination and Coordination; CCSS CCRA.L.1; CCRA.W.5 and should be assessed with original ACCUPLACER Writing-style passage-based multiple-choice questions.

AW.122ACCUPLACER Writing - Standard English Conventions: Sentence Structure/Sentence Boundaries; CCSS CCRA.L.1; CCRA.W.5
Phrase Fragments

Phrase Fragments: Choose the revision that correctly integrates a participial, infinitive, prepositional, or verbal phrase into a complete sentence. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing; CCSS College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards ACCUPLACER Writing - Standard English Conventions: Sentence Structure/Sentence Boundaries; CCSS CCRA.L.1; CCRA.W.5 - Standard English Conventions: Sentence Structure/Sentence Boundaries: Phrase Fragments: Choose the revision that correctly integrates a participial, infinitive, prepositional, or verbal phrase into a complete sentence. This skill is assessed with original ACCUPLACER Writing-style passage-based multiple-choice questions.

AW.123ACCUPLACER Writing - Standard English Conventions: Sentence Structure/Sentence Boundaries; CCSS CCRA.L.1; CCRA.W.5
Appositive Fragments

Appositive Fragments: Select the revision that attaches an appositive to the noun it identifies or expands it into a complete sentence. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing; CCSS College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards: ACCUPLACER Writing - Standard English Conventions: Sentence Structure/Sentence Boundaries; CCSS CCRA.L.1; CCRA.W.5. Assessed with original ACCUPLACER Writing-style passage-based multiple-choice questions.

AW.124ACCUPLACER Writing - Standard English Conventions: Sentence Structure/Sentence Boundaries; CCSS CCRA.L.1, L.3; CCRA.W.5
Rhetorically Appropriate Fragments

Rhetorically Appropriate Fragments: Determine whether an apparent fragment is acceptable for a deliberate rhetorical purpose or must be revised in formal passage context. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing; CCSS College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards: ACCUPLACER Writing - Standard English Conventions: Sentence Structure/Sentence Boundaries; CCSS CCRA.L.1, L.3; CCRA.W.5.

AW.125ACCUPLACER Writing - Standard English Conventions: Sentence Structure/Sentence Boundaries; CCSS CCRA.L.1-2; CCRA.W.5
Fused Sentences

Fused Sentences: Choose a period, semicolon, comma with coordinating conjunction, or subordination strategy to repair two independent clauses joined without punctuation. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing; CCSS College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards: ACCUPLACER Writing - Standard English Conventions: Sentence Structure/Sentence Boundaries; CCSS CCRA.L.1-2; CCRA.W.5 - Standard English Conventions: Sentence Structure/Sentence Boundaries.

AW.126ACCUPLACER Writing - Standard English Conventions: Sentence Structure/Sentence Boundaries; CCSS CCRA.L.1-2; CCRA.W.5
Comma Splices

Comma Splices: Select the revision that repairs independent clauses incorrectly joined by a comma alone without creating a fragment or changing the logical relationship. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing; CCSS College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards: ACCUPLACER Writing - Standard English Conventions: Sentence Structure/Sentence Boundaries; CCSS CCRA.L.1-2; CCRA.W.5.

AW.127ACCUPLACER Writing - Standard English Conventions: Sentence Structure/Sentence Boundaries; CCSS CCRA.L.1-2; CCRA.W.5
Conjunctive-Adverb Run-Ons

Conjunctive-Adverb Run-Ons: Choose the correct boundary when however, therefore, moreover, or a similar adverb connects two independent clauses. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing; CCSS College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards ACCUPLACER Writing - Standard English Conventions: Sentence Structure/Sentence Boundaries; CCSS CCRA.L.1-2; CCRA.W.5 - Standard English Conventions: Sentence Structure/Sentence Boundaries: Conjunctive-Adverb Run-Ons: Choose the correct boundary when however, therefore, moreover, or a similar adverb connects two independent clauses. This skill is aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing - Standard English Conventions: Sentence Structure/Sentence Boundaries; CCSS CCRA.L.1-2; CCRA.W.5 and should be assessed with original ACCUPLACER Writing-style passage-based multiple-choice questions.

AW.128ACCUPLACER Writing - Standard English Conventions: Sentence Structure/Sentence Boundaries; Subordination and Coordination; CCSS CCRA.L.1-2, L.3; CCRA.W.5
Choose the Best Sentence Boundary

Choose the Best Sentence Boundary: Select among a period, semicolon, comma plus coordinating conjunction, colon, dash, or subordination based on grammar and meaning. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing; CCSS College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards ACCUPLACER Writing - Standard English Conventions: Sentence Structure/Sentence Boundaries; Subordination and Coordination; CCSS CCRA.L.1-2, L.3; CCRA.W.5 - Standard English Conventions: Sentence Structure/Sentence Boundaries. Assessed with original ACCUPLACER Writing-style passage-based multiple-choice questions.

AW.129ACCUPLACER Writing - Standard English Conventions: Sentence Structure/Subordination and Coordination; CCSS CCRA.L.1, L.3; CCRA.W.5
Coordination of Equal Ideas

Coordination of Equal Ideas: Choose a coordinating conjunction that accurately links ideas of equal grammatical and rhetorical importance. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing; CCSS College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards ACCUPLACER Writing - Standard English Conventions: Sentence Structure/Subordination and Coordination; CCSS CCRA.L.1, L.3; CCRA.W.5 - Standard English Conventions: Sentence Structure/Subordination and Coordination: Coordination of Equal Ideas: Choose a coordinating conjunction that accurately links ideas of equal grammatical and rhetorical importance. This skill is aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing - Standard English Conventions: Sentence Structure/Subordination and Coordination; CCSS CCRA.L.1, L.3; CCRA.W.5 and should be assessed with original ACCUPLACER Writing-style passage-based multiple-choice questions.

AW.130ACCUPLACER Writing - Standard English Conventions: Sentence Structure/Subordination and Coordination; CCSS CCRA.L.1, L.3; CCRA.W.5
Faulty Coordination

Faulty Coordination: Select the revision that avoids joining ideas with and, but, or so when their actual relationship requires a different conjunction or subordination. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing; CCSS College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards ACCUPLACER Writing - Standard English Conventions: Sentence Structure/Subordination and Coordination; CCSS CCRA.L.1, L.3; CCRA.W.5 - Standard English Conventions: Sentence Structure/Subordination and Coordination: Faulty Coordination: Select the revision that avoids joining ideas with and, but, or so when their actual relationship requires a different conjunction or subordination. This skill is aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing - Standard English Conventions: Sentence Structure/Subordination and Coordination; CCSS CCRA.L.1, L.3; CCRA.W.5 and should be assessed with original ACCUPLACER Writing-style passage-based multiple-choice questions.

AW.131ACCUPLACER Writing - Standard English Conventions: Sentence Structure/Subordination and Coordination; CCSS CCRA.L.1, L.3; CCRA.W.5
Subordination for Cause or Reason

Subordination for Cause or Reason: Choose a subordinating conjunction or clause arrangement that clearly identifies the cause, reason, or explanation. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing; CCSS College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards ACCUPLACER Writing - Standard English Conventions: Sentence Structure/Subordination and Coordination; CCSS CCRA.L.1, L.3; CCRA.W.5 - Standard English Conventions: Sentence Structure/Subordination and Coordination: Subordination for Cause or Reason should be assessed with original ACCUPLACER Writing-style passage-based multiple-choice questions.

AW.132ACCUPLACER Writing - Standard English Conventions: Sentence Structure/Subordination and Coordination; CCSS CCRA.L.1, L.3; CCRA.W.5
Subordination for Time

Subordination for Time: Select the clause structure that accurately shows whether events occur before, after, during, or until another event. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing; CCSS College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards ACCUPLACER Writing - Standard English Conventions: Sentence Structure/Subordination and Coordination; CCSS CCRA.L.1, L.3; CCRA.W.5 - Standard English Conventions: Sentence Structure/Subordination and Coordination: Subordination for Time: Select the clause structure that accurately shows whether events occur before, after, during, or until another event. This skill is aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing - Standard English Conventions: Sentence Structure/Subordination and Coordination; CCSS CCRA.L.1, L.3; CCRA.W.5 and should be assessed with original ACCUPLACER Writing-style passage-based multiple-choice questions.

AW.133ACCUPLACER Writing - Standard English Conventions: Sentence Structure/Subordination and Coordination; CCSS CCRA.L.1, L.3; CCRA.W.5
Subordination for Condition

Subordination for Condition: Choose the structure that correctly expresses a real, possible, hypothetical, or required condition. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing; CCSS College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards - ACCUPLACER Writing - Standard English Conventions: Sentence Structure/Subordination and Coordination; CCSS CCRA.L.1, L.3; CCRA.W.5 - Standard English Conventions: Sentence Structure/Subordination and Coordination. Assessed with original ACCUPLACER Writing-style passage-based multiple-choice revision questions.

AW.134ACCUPLACER Writing - Standard English Conventions: Sentence Structure/Subordination and Coordination; CCSS CCRA.L.1, L.3; CCRA.W.5
Subordination for Contrast or Concession

Subordination for Contrast or Concession: Select the structure that clearly distinguishes an expected result from a contrasting or qualifying circumstance. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing; CCSS College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards - ACCUPLACER Writing - Standard English Conventions: Sentence Structure/Subordination and Coordination; CCSS CCRA.L.1, L.3; CCRA.W.5 - Standard English Conventions: Sentence Structure/Subordination and Coordination. Original ACCUPLACER Writing-style passage-based multiple-choice questions assess clear, precise subordination for contrast and concession.

AW.135ACCUPLACER Writing - Standard English Conventions: Sentence Structure/Subordination and Coordination; CCSS CCRA.L.1, L.3; CCRA.W.5
Faulty or Illogical Subordination

Faulty or Illogical Subordination: Choose the revision that places the main idea in the independent clause and prevents a subordinating word from creating an illogical relationship. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing; CCSS College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards: ACCUPLACER Writing - Standard English Conventions: Sentence Structure/Subordination and Coordination; CCSS CCRA.L.1, L.3; CCRA.W.5.

AW.136ACCUPLACER Writing - Standard English Conventions: Sentence Structure/Parallel Structure; CCSS CCRA.L.1; CCRA.W.5
Parallel Items in a Series

Parallel Items in a Series: Select the option in which all listed words or phrases use the same grammatical form. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing; CCSS College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards ACCUPLACER Writing - Standard English Conventions: Sentence Structure/Parallel Structure; CCSS CCRA.L.1; CCRA.W.5 - Standard English Conventions: Sentence Structure/Parallel Structure: Parallel Items in a Series: Select the option in which all listed words or phrases use the same grammatical form. This skill is aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing - Standard English Conventions: Sentence Structure/Parallel Structure; CCSS CCRA.L.1; CCRA.W.5 and should be assessed with original ACCUPLACER Writing-style passage-based multiple-choice questions.

AW.137ACCUPLACER Writing - Standard English Conventions: Sentence Structure/Parallel Structure; CCSS CCRA.L.1, L.3; CCRA.W.5
Parallel Paired Ideas

Parallel Paired Ideas: Choose the revision that expresses paired or contrasted ideas with matching grammatical structures. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing; CCSS College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards: ACCUPLACER Writing - Standard English Conventions: Sentence Structure/Parallel Structure; CCSS CCRA.L.1, L.3; CCRA.W.5.

AW.138ACCUPLACER Writing - Standard English Conventions: Sentence Structure/Parallel Structure; CCSS CCRA.L.1; CCRA.W.5
Correlative-Conjunction Parallelism

Correlative-Conjunction Parallelism: Select the option that maintains parallel structure after both/and, either/or, neither/nor, not only/but also, or whether/or. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing; CCSS College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards - ACCUPLACER Writing - Standard English Conventions: Sentence Structure/Parallel Structure; CCSS CCRA.L.1; CCRA.W.5 - Standard English Conventions: Sentence Structure/Parallel Structure.

AW.139ACCUPLACER Writing - Standard English Conventions: Sentence Structure/Parallel Structure; CCSS CCRA.L.1, L.3; CCRA.W.5
Parallel Comparisons

Parallel Comparisons: Choose a revision that compares equivalent grammatical structures and keeps comparison terms aligned. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing; CCSS College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards ACCUPLACER Writing - Standard English Conventions: Sentence Structure/Parallel Structure; CCSS CCRA.L.1, L.3; CCRA.W.5 - Standard English Conventions: Sentence Structure/Parallel Structure: Parallel Comparisons: Choose a revision that compares equivalent grammatical structures and keeps comparison terms aligned. This skill is aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing - Standard English Conventions: Sentence Structure/Parallel Structure; CCSS CCRA.L.1, L.3; CCRA.W.5 and should be assessed with original ACCUPLACER Writing-style passage-based multiple-choice questions.

AW.140ACCUPLACER Writing - Standard English Conventions: Sentence Structure/Modifier Placement; CCSS CCRA.L.1, L.3; CCRA.W.5
Misplaced Modifiers

Misplaced Modifiers: Select the revision that places a word, phrase, or clause next to the element it logically modifies. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing; CCSS College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards - ACCUPLACER Writing - Standard English Conventions: Sentence Structure/Modifier Placement; CCSS CCRA.L.1, L.3; CCRA.W.5 - Standard English Conventions: Sentence Structure/Modifier Placement: Misplaced Modifiers: Select the revision that places a word, phrase, or clause next to the element it logically modifies. This skill is aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing - Standard English Conventions: Sentence Structure/Modifier Placement; CCSS CCRA.L.1, L.3; CCRA.W.5 and should be assessed with original ACCUPLACER Writing-style passage-based multiple-choice questions.

AW.141ACCUPLACER Writing - Standard English Conventions: Sentence Structure/Modifier Placement; CCSS CCRA.L.1, L.3; CCRA.W.5
Dangling Modifiers

Dangling Modifiers: Choose the revision that supplies a clear doer for an introductory modifying phrase and makes that doer the subject of the main clause. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing; CCSS College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards ACCUPLACER Writing - Standard English Conventions: Sentence Structure/Modifier Placement; CCSS CCRA.L.1, L.3; CCRA.W.5 - Standard English Conventions: Sentence Structure/Modifier Placement: Dangling Modifiers: Choose the revision that supplies a clear doer for an introductory modifying phrase and makes that doer the subject of the main clause. This skill is aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing - Standard English Conventions: Sentence Structure/Modifier Placement; CCSS CCRA.L.1, L.3; CCRA.W.5 and should be assessed with original ACCUPLACER Writing-style passage-based multiple-choice questions.

AW.142ACCUPLACER Writing - Standard English Conventions: Sentence Structure/Modifier Placement; CCSS CCRA.L.1, L.3; CCRA.W.5
Squinting and Ambiguous Modifiers

Squinting and Ambiguous Modifiers: Select the placement that makes clear which word or action an adverb or limiting modifier such as only, almost, or nearly modifies. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing; CCSS College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards - ACCUPLACER Writing - Standard English Conventions: Sentence Structure/Modifier Placement; CCSS CCRA.L.1, L.3; CCRA.W.5 - Standard English Conventions: Sentence Structure/Modifier Placement: Squinting and Ambiguous Modifiers: Select the placement that makes clear which word or action an adverb or limiting modifier such as only, almost, or nearly modifies. This skill is aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing - Standard English Conventions: Sentence Structure/Modifier Placement; CCSS CCRA.L.1, L.3; CCRA.W.5 and should be assessed with original ACCUPLACER Writing-style passage-based multiple-choice questions.

AW.143ACCUPLACER Writing - Standard English Conventions: Sentence Structure/Modifier Placement; CCSS CCRA.L.1, L.3; CCRA.W.5
Relative-Clause Placement

Relative-Clause Placement: Choose the revision that places a who, which, or that clause immediately after its intended antecedent. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing; CCSS College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards ACCUPLACER Writing - Standard English Conventions: Sentence Structure/Modifier Placement; CCSS CCRA.L.1, L.3; CCRA.W.5 - Standard English Conventions: Sentence Structure/Modifier Placement: Relative-Clause Placement: Choose the revision that places a who, which, or that clause immediately after its intended antecedent. This skill is aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing - Standard English Conventions: Sentence Structure/Modifier Placement; CCSS CCRA.L.1, L.3; CCRA.W.5 and should be assessed with original ACCUPLACER Writing-style passage-based multiple-choice questions.

AW.144ACCUPLACER Writing - Standard English Conventions: Sentence Structure/Inappropriate Shifts in Verb Tense; CCSS CCRA.L.1; CCRA.W.5
Verb-Tense Consistency

Verb-Tense Consistency: Select the verb tense that preserves a logical time frame within and between sentences. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing; CCSS College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards - ACCUPLACER Writing - Standard English Conventions: Sentence Structure/Inappropriate Shifts in Verb Tense; CCSS CCRA.L.1; CCRA.W.5 - Standard English Conventions: Sentence Structure/Inappropriate Shifts in Verb Tense.

AW.145ACCUPLACER Writing - Standard English Conventions: Sentence Structure/Inappropriate Shifts in Verb Tense; CCSS CCRA.L.1; CCRA.W.5
Sequence of Tenses

Sequence of Tenses: Choose verb forms that accurately show one action occurring before, during, or after another action. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing; CCSS College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards—ACCUPLACER Writing - Standard English Conventions: Sentence Structure/Inappropriate Shifts in Verb Tense; CCSS CCRA.L.1; CCRA.W.5.

AW.146ACCUPLACER Writing - Standard English Conventions: Sentence Structure/Inappropriate Shifts in Verb Voice and Mood; CCSS CCRA.L.1, L.3; CCRA.W.5
Verb-Voice Consistency

Verb-Voice Consistency: Select the revision that avoids an unnecessary shift between active and passive voice while preserving any purposeful shift. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing; CCSS College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards ACCUPLACER Writing - Standard English Conventions: Sentence Structure/Inappropriate Shifts in Verb Voice and Mood; CCSS CCRA.L.1, L.3; CCRA.W.5 - Standard English Conventions: Sentence Structure/Inappropriate Shifts in Verb Voice and Mood: Verb-Voice Consistency: Select the revision that avoids an unnecessary shift between active and passive voice while preserving any purposeful shift. This skill is aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing - Standard English Conventions: Sentence Structure/Inappropriate Shifts in Verb Voice and Mood; CCSS CCRA.L.1, L.3; CCRA.W.5 and should be assessed with original ACCUPLACER Writing-style passage-based multiple-choice questions.

AW.147ACCUPLACER Writing - Standard English Conventions: Sentence Structure/Inappropriate Shifts in Verb Voice and Mood; CCSS CCRA.L.1; CCRA.W.5
Verb-Mood Consistency

Verb-Mood Consistency: Choose verb forms that maintain a consistent indicative, imperative, interrogative, conditional, or subjunctive mood. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing; CCSS College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards ACCUPLACER Writing - Standard English Conventions: Sentence Structure/Inappropriate Shifts in Verb Voice and Mood; CCSS CCRA.L.1; CCRA.W.5 - Standard English Conventions: Sentence Structure/Inappropriate Shifts in Verb Voice and Mood: Verb-Mood Consistency: Choose verb forms that maintain a consistent indicative, imperative, interrogative, conditional, or subjunctive mood. This skill is aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing - Standard English Conventions: Sentence Structure/Inappropriate Shifts in Verb Voice and Mood; CCSS CCRA.L.1; CCRA.W.5 and should be assessed with original ACCUPLACER Writing-style passage-based multiple-choice questions.

AW.148ACCUPLACER Writing - Standard English Conventions: Sentence Structure/Inappropriate Shifts in Verb Voice and Mood; CCSS CCRA.L.1; CCRA.W.5
Conditional and Subjunctive Construction

Conditional and Subjunctive Construction: Select conventional verb forms for hypothetical, contrary-to-fact, recommended, or required situations. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing - Standard English Conventions: Sentence Structure/Inappropriate Shifts in Verb Voice and Mood and CCSS CCRA.L.1; CCRA.W.5.

AW.149ACCUPLACER Writing - Standard English Conventions: Sentence Structure/Inappropriate Shifts in Pronoun Person and Number; CCSS CCRA.L.1; CCRA.W.5
Pronoun-Person Consistency

Pronoun-Person Consistency: Choose pronouns that avoid an unjustified shift among first person, second person, and third person. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing; CCSS College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards ACCUPLACER Writing - Standard English Conventions: Sentence Structure/Inappropriate Shifts in Pronoun Person and Number; CCSS CCRA.L.1; CCRA.W.5 - Standard English Conventions: Sentence Structure/Inappropriate Shifts in Pronoun Person and Number: Pronoun-Person Consistency: Choose pronouns that avoid an unjustified shift among first person, second person, and third person. This skill is aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing - Standard English Conventions: Sentence Structure/Inappropriate Shifts in Pronoun Person and Number; CCSS CCRA.L.1; CCRA.W.5 and should be assessed with original ACCUPLACER Writing-style passage-based multiple-choice questions.

AW.150ACCUPLACER Writing - Standard English Conventions: Sentence Structure/Inappropriate Shifts in Pronoun Person and Number; CCSS CCRA.L.1; CCRA.W.5
Pronoun-Number Consistency

Pronoun-Number Consistency: Select the revision that avoids shifting between singular and plural pronouns when referring to the same person, group, or idea. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing; CCSS College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards ACCUPLACER Writing - Standard English Conventions: Sentence Structure/Inappropriate Shifts in Pronoun Person and Number; CCSS CCRA.L.1; CCRA.W.5 - Standard English Conventions: Sentence Structure/Inappropriate Shifts in Pronoun Person and Number. Original ACCUPLACER Writing-style passage-based multiple-choice questions assess consistent singular and plural pronoun reference.

AW.151ACCUPLACER Writing - Standard English Conventions: Sentence Structure/Parallel Structure; Inappropriate Shifts; CCSS CCRA.L.1, L.3; CCRA.W.5
Consistent Construction across Sentences

Consistent Construction across Sentences: Choose the revision that maintains a stable grammatical pattern when successive sentences present parallel steps, reasons, examples, or contrasts. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing; CCSS College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards - ACCUPLACER Writing Standard English Conventions: Sentence Structure/Parallel Structure; Inappropriate Shifts; CCSS CCRA.L.1, L.3; CCRA.W.5.

AW.152ACCUPLACER Writing - Standard English Conventions: Sentence Structure/Sentence Boundaries; Subordination and Coordination; CCSS CCRA.L.1, L.3; CCRA.W.5
Repair Overloaded Sentences

Repair Overloaded Sentences: Select the revision that untangles too many clauses, phrases, or interruptions while preserving complete sentences and logical relationships. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing; CCSS College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards - ACCUPLACER Writing - Standard English Conventions: Sentence Structure/Sentence Boundaries; Subordination and Coordination; CCSS CCRA.L.1, L.3; CCRA.W.5 - Standard English Conventions: Sentence Structure/Sentence Boundaries.

Standard English Conventions - Usage

AW.153ACCUPLACER Writing - Standard English Conventions: Usage/Subject-Verb Agreement; CCSS CCRA.L.1; CCRA.W.5; ACC-LU-SVA; ELP 10; CCR-AE L.1
Basic Subject-Verb Agreement

Basic Subject-Verb Agreement: Choose the verb form that agrees in number with a clear singular or plural subject. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing; CCSS College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards ACCUPLACER Writing - Standard English Conventions: Usage/Subject-Verb Agreement; CCSS CCRA.L.1; CCRA.W.5 - Standard English Conventions: Usage/Subject-Verb Agreement: Basic Subject-Verb Agreement: Choose the verb form that agrees in number with a clear singular or plural subject. This skill is aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing - Standard English Conventions: Usage/Subject-Verb Agreement; CCSS CCRA.L.1; CCRA.W.5 and should be assessed with original ACCUPLACER Writing-style passage-based multiple-choice questions.

AW.154ACCUPLACER Writing - Standard English Conventions: Usage/Subject-Verb Agreement; CCSS CCRA.L.1; CCRA.W.5
Agreement across Prepositional Phrases

Agreement across Prepositional Phrases: Select the verb that agrees with the true subject rather than a noun inside an intervening prepositional phrase. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing; CCSS College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards ACCUPLACER Writing - Standard English Conventions: Usage/Subject-Verb Agreement; CCSS CCRA.L.1; CCRA.W.5 - Standard English Conventions: Usage/Subject-Verb Agreement: Agreement across Prepositional Phrases: Select the verb that agrees with the true subject rather than a noun inside an intervening prepositional phrase. This skill is aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing - Standard English Conventions: Usage/Subject-Verb Agreement; CCSS CCRA.L.1; CCRA.W.5 and should be assessed with original ACCUPLACER Writing-style passage-based multiple-choice questions.

AW.155ACCUPLACER Writing - Standard English Conventions: Usage/Subject-Verb Agreement; CCSS CCRA.L.1; CCRA.W.5
Agreement across Parenthetical Elements

Agreement across Parenthetical Elements: Choose the verb that agrees with the subject despite intervening appositives, relative clauses, or parenthetical expressions. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing; CCSS College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards - ACCUPLACER Writing - Standard English Conventions: Usage/Subject-Verb Agreement; CCSS CCRA.L.1; CCRA.W.5 - Standard English Conventions: Usage/Subject-Verb Agreement.

AW.156ACCUPLACER Writing - Standard English Conventions: Usage/Subject-Verb Agreement; CCSS CCRA.L.1; CCRA.W.5
Compound Subjects Joined by And

Compound Subjects Joined by And: Select a plural verb for compound subjects joined by and unless the pair names one conventional unit or idea. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing; CCSS College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards - ACCUPLACER Writing - Standard English Conventions: Usage/Subject-Verb Agreement; CCSS CCRA.L.1; CCRA.W.5 - Standard English Conventions: Usage/Subject-Verb Agreement: Compound Subjects Joined by And: Select a plural verb for compound subjects joined by and unless the pair names one conventional unit or idea. This skill is aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing - Standard English Conventions: Usage/Subject-Verb Agreement; CCSS CCRA.L.1; CCRA.W.5 and should be assessed with original ACCUPLACER Writing-style passage-based multiple-choice questions.

AW.157ACCUPLACER Writing - Standard English Conventions: Usage/Subject-Verb Agreement; CCSS CCRA.L.1; CCRA.W.5
Subjects Joined by Or or Nor

Subjects Joined by Or or Nor: Choose a verb that agrees with the nearer subject in conventional either/or and neither/nor constructions. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing; CCSS College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards ACCUPLACER Writing - Standard English Conventions: Usage/Subject-Verb Agreement; CCSS CCRA.L.1; CCRA.W.5 - Standard English Conventions: Usage/Subject-Verb Agreement: Subjects Joined by Or or Nor: Choose a verb that agrees with the nearer subject in conventional either/or and neither/nor constructions. This skill is aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing - Standard English Conventions: Usage/Subject-Verb Agreement; CCSS CCRA.L.1; CCRA.W.5 and should be assessed with original ACCUPLACER Writing-style passage-based multiple-choice questions.

AW.158ACCUPLACER Writing - Standard English Conventions: Usage/Subject-Verb Agreement; CCSS CCRA.L.1; CCRA.W.5
Indefinite-Pronoun Agreement

Indefinite-Pronoun Agreement: Select the conventional verb form for subjects such as each, everyone, several, many, none, or all based on meaning and number. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing; CCSS College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards - ACCUPLACER Writing - Standard English Conventions: Usage/Subject-Verb Agreement; CCSS CCRA.L.1; CCRA.W.5 - Standard English Conventions: Usage/Subject-Verb Agreement. Assessed with original ACCUPLACER Writing-style passage-based multiple-choice questions.

AW.159ACCUPLACER Writing - Standard English Conventions: Usage/Subject-Verb Agreement; Usage/Noun Agreement; CCSS CCRA.L.1; CCRA.W.5
Collective-Noun Agreement

Collective-Noun Agreement: Choose singular or plural agreement according to whether a collective noun is treated as one unit or as individual members in context. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing; CCSS College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards: ACCUPLACER Writing - Standard English Conventions: Usage/Subject-Verb Agreement; Usage/Noun Agreement; CCSS CCRA.L.1; CCRA.W.5.

AW.160ACCUPLACER Writing - Standard English Conventions: Usage/Subject-Verb Agreement; CCSS CCRA.L.1; CCRA.W.5
Agreement in Inverted Sentences

Agreement in Inverted Sentences: Select the verb that agrees with the subject when the subject follows the verb in questions, inversions, or introductory constructions. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing; CCSS College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards—ACCUPLACER Writing - Standard English Conventions: Usage/Subject-Verb Agreement; CCSS CCRA.L.1; CCRA.W.5.

AW.161ACCUPLACER Writing - Standard English Conventions: Usage/Subject-Verb Agreement; CCSS CCRA.L.1; CCRA.W.5
There Is and There Are

There Is and There Are: Choose is, are, was, or were based on the grammatical subject that follows there, not on the word there itself. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing; CCSS College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards—ACCUPLACER Writing - Standard English Conventions: Usage/Subject-Verb Agreement; CCSS CCRA.L.1; CCRA.W.5.

AW.162ACCUPLACER Writing - Standard English Conventions: Usage/Subject-Verb Agreement; Usage/Noun Agreement; CCSS CCRA.L.1; CCRA.W.5
Titles, Amounts, and Measurements

Titles, Amounts, and Measurements: Select singular agreement when a title, sum of money, period of time, distance, or measurement functions as one unit. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing; CCSS College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards ACCUPLACER Writing - Standard English Conventions: Usage/Subject-Verb Agreement; Usage/Noun Agreement; CCSS CCRA.L.1; CCRA.W.5 - Standard English Conventions: Usage/Subject-Verb Agreement: Titles, Amounts, and Measurements: Select singular agreement when a title, sum of money, period of time, distance, or measurement functions as one unit. This skill is aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing - Standard English Conventions: Usage/Subject-Verb Agreement; Usage/Noun Agreement; CCSS CCRA.L.1; CCRA.W.5 and should be assessed with original ACCUPLACER Writing-style passage-based multiple-choice questions.

AW.163ACCUPLACER Writing - Standard English Conventions: Usage/Conventional Expression; CCSS CCRA.L.1; CCRA.W.5
Regular and Irregular Verb Forms

Regular and Irregular Verb Forms: Choose the conventional present, past, or participle form of a regular or irregular verb. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing; CCSS College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards, including ACCUPLACER Writing - Standard English Conventions: Usage/Conventional Expression; CCSS CCRA.L.1; CCRA.W.5. Assessed through original ACCUPLACER Writing-style passage-based multiple-choice questions.

AW.164ACCUPLACER Writing - Standard English Conventions: Usage/Conventional Expression; CCSS CCRA.L.1; CCRA.W.5
Past Tense versus Past Participle

Past Tense versus Past Participle: Select the correct form after helping verbs such as has, have, had, is, was, or were. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing; CCSS College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards: ACCUPLACER Writing - Standard English Conventions: Usage/Conventional Expression; CCSS CCRA.L.1; CCRA.W.5 - Standard English Conventions: Usage/Conventional Expression. These original passage-based multiple-choice questions assess conventional past participles in perfect and passive verb phrases.

AW.165ACCUPLACER Writing - Standard English Conventions: Usage/Frequently Confused Words; Conventional Expression; CCSS CCRA.L.1, L.4; CCRA.W.5
Lie/Lay, Sit/Set, and Rise/Raise

Lie/Lay, Sit/Set, and Rise/Raise: Choose the correct intransitive or transitive verb and its conventional tense form based on whether the verb takes an object. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing; CCSS College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards ACCUPLACER Writing - Standard English Conventions: Usage/Frequently Confused Words; Conventional Expression; CCSS CCRA.L.1, L.4; CCRA.W.5 - Standard English Conventions: Usage/Frequently Confused Words: Lie/Lay, Sit/Set, and Rise/Raise: Choose the correct intransitive or transitive verb and its conventional tense form based on whether the verb takes an object. This skill is aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing - Standard English Conventions: Usage/Frequently Confused Words; Conventional Expression; CCSS CCRA.L.1, L.4; CCRA.W.5 and should be assessed with original ACCUPLACER Writing-style passage-based multiple-choice questions.

AW.166ACCUPLACER Writing - Standard English Conventions: Usage/Conventional Expression; CCSS CCRA.L.1; CCRA.W.5
Gerund and Infinitive Conventions

Gerund and Infinitive Conventions: Select the conventional verbal form after verbs, adjectives, and expressions that require a gerund or infinitive. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing; CCSS College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards - ACCUPLACER Writing - Standard English Conventions: Usage/Conventional Expression; CCSS CCRA.L.1; CCRA.W.5 - Standard English Conventions: Usage/Conventional Expression. Assessed with original ACCUPLACER Writing-style passage-based multiple-choice questions.

AW.167ACCUPLACER Writing - Standard English Conventions: Usage/Noun Agreement; CCSS CCRA.L.1; CCRA.W.5
Noun Number and Agreement

Noun Number and Agreement: Choose singular or plural nouns that agree logically with determiners, quantities, and other nouns in the construction. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing; CCSS College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards ACCUPLACER Writing - Standard English Conventions: Usage/Noun Agreement; CCSS CCRA.L.1; CCRA.W.5 - Standard English Conventions: Usage/Noun Agreement: Noun Number and Agreement: Choose singular or plural nouns that agree logically with determiners, quantities, and other nouns in the construction. This skill is aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing - Standard English Conventions: Usage/Noun Agreement; CCSS CCRA.L.1; CCRA.W.5 and should be assessed with original ACCUPLACER Writing-style passage-based multiple-choice questions.

AW.168ACC-LU-NP; ELP 10; CCR-AE L.1; ACCUPLACER Writing - Standard English Conventions: Usage/Noun Agreement; Conventional Expression; CCSS CCRA.L.1; CCRA.W.5
Count and Noncount Nouns

Count and Noncount Nouns: Select conventional quantity words and noun forms for count nouns and mass or noncount nouns. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing; CCSS College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards; ACCUPLACER Writing - Standard English Conventions: Usage/Noun Agreement; Conventional Expression; CCSS CCRA.L.1; CCRA.W.5.

AW.169ACCUPLACER Writing - Standard English Conventions: Usage/Pronoun-Antecedent Agreement; CCSS CCRA.L.1; CCRA.W.5; ACC-LU-NP; ELP 9, 10; CCR-AE L.1
Pronoun-Antecedent Agreement

Pronoun-Antecedent Agreement: Choose a pronoun that agrees with its antecedent in number and, when relevant, person. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing; CCSS College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards ACCUPLACER Writing - Standard English Conventions: Usage/Pronoun-Antecedent Agreement; CCSS CCRA.L.1; CCRA.W.5 - Standard English Conventions: Usage/Pronoun-Antecedent Agreement: Pronoun-Antecedent Agreement: Choose a pronoun that agrees with its antecedent in number and, when relevant, person. This skill is aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing - Standard English Conventions: Usage/Pronoun-Antecedent Agreement; CCSS CCRA.L.1; CCRA.W.5 and should be assessed with original ACCUPLACER Writing-style passage-based multiple-choice questions.

AW.170ACCUPLACER Writing - Standard English Conventions: Usage/Pronoun Clarity; CCSS CCRA.L.1, L.3; CCRA.W.5
Vague Pronoun Reference

Vague Pronoun Reference: Select the revision that replaces a vague this, that, it, or they with a clear noun or unmistakable antecedent. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing; CCSS College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards under ACCUPLACER Writing - Standard English Conventions: Usage/Pronoun Clarity; CCSS CCRA.L.1, L.3; CCRA.W.5.

AW.171ACCUPLACER Writing - Standard English Conventions: Usage/Pronoun Clarity; CCSS CCRA.L.1, L.3; CCRA.W.5
Ambiguous Pronoun Reference

Ambiguous Pronoun Reference: Choose the revision that makes clear which of two or more possible antecedents a pronoun refers to. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing; CCSS College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards ACCUPLACER Writing - Standard English Conventions: Usage/Pronoun Clarity; CCSS CCRA.L.1, L.3; CCRA.W.5 - Standard English Conventions: Usage/Pronoun Clarity: Ambiguous Pronoun Reference: Choose the revision that makes clear which of two or more possible antecedents a pronoun refers to. This skill is aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing - Standard English Conventions: Usage/Pronoun Clarity; CCSS CCRA.L.1, L.3; CCRA.W.5 and should be assessed with original ACCUPLACER Writing-style passage-based multiple-choice questions.

AW.172ACCUPLACER Writing - Standard English Conventions: Usage/Conventional Expression; CCSS CCRA.L.1; CCRA.W.5
Subjective and Objective Pronoun Case

Subjective and Objective Pronoun Case: Select the correct pronoun form according to whether it functions as a subject, object, or complement. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing; CCSS College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards under ACCUPLACER Writing - Standard English Conventions: Usage/Conventional Expression; CCSS CCRA.L.1; CCRA.W.5. The practice uses original passage-based multiple-choice revision questions.

AW.173ACC-LU-NP; ELP 10; CCR-AE L.1; ACCUPLACER Writing - Standard English Conventions: Usage/Conventional Expression; CCSS CCRA.L.1; CCRA.W.5
Pronoun Case in Compounds and Comparisons

Pronoun Case in Compounds and Comparisons: Choose the correct case in phrases such as between you and me, Jordan and I, or taller than she is. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing; CCSS College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards, including ACCUPLACER Writing - Standard English Conventions: Usage/Conventional Expression; CCSS CCRA.L.1; CCRA.W.5.

AW.174ACCUPLACER Writing - Standard English Conventions: Usage/Conventional Expression; CCSS CCRA.L.1; CCRA.W.5
Who versus Whom

Who versus Whom: Select who for a subject role and whom for an object role within the clause in which the pronoun appears. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing; CCSS College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards ACCUPLACER Writing - Standard English Conventions: Usage/Conventional Expression; CCSS CCRA.L.1; CCRA.W.5 - Standard English Conventions: Usage/Conventional Expression: Who versus Whom: Select who for a subject role and whom for an object role within the clause in which the pronoun appears. This skill is aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing - Standard English Conventions: Usage/Conventional Expression; CCSS CCRA.L.1; CCRA.W.5 and should be assessed with original ACCUPLACER Writing-style passage-based multiple-choice questions.

AW.175ACC-LU-NP; ELP 10; CCR-AE L.1; ACCUPLACER Writing - Standard English Conventions: Usage/Conventional Expression; CCSS CCRA.L.1; CCRA.W.5
Reflexive and Intensive Pronouns

Reflexive and Intensive Pronouns: Choose myself, yourself, themselves, and related forms only when the pronoun refers back to a stated subject or adds legitimate emphasis. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing; CCSS College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards ACCUPLACER Writing - Standard English Conventions: Usage/Conventional Expression; CCSS CCRA.L.1; CCRA.W.5 - Standard English Conventions: Usage/Conventional Expression: Reflexive and Intensive Pronouns: Choose myself, yourself, themselves, and related forms only when the pronoun refers back to a stated subject or adds legitimate emphasis. This skill is aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing - Standard English Conventions: Usage/Conventional Expression; CCSS CCRA.L.1; CCRA.W.5 and should be assessed with original ACCUPLACER Writing-style passage-based multiple-choice questions.

AW.176ACCUPLACER Writing - Standard English Conventions: Usage/Possessive Determiners; CCSS CCRA.L.1-2; CCRA.W.5
Possessive Determiner versus Contraction

Possessive Determiner versus Contraction: Distinguish possessive forms such as its, your, and their from contractions such as it's, you're, and they're. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing; CCSS College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards—ACCUPLACER Writing - Standard English Conventions: Usage/Possessive Determiners; CCSS CCRA.L.1-2; CCRA.W.5.

AW.177ACCUPLACER Writing - Standard English Conventions: Usage/Possessive Determiners; CCSS CCRA.L.1-2; CCRA.W.5
Its versus It's

Its versus It's: choose its to show possession and use it's only when the wording expands to it is or it has. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing - Standard English Conventions: Usage/Possessive Determiners; CCSS CCRA.L.1-2; CCRA.W.5.

AW.178ACCUPLACER Writing - Standard English Conventions: Usage/Possessive Determiners; Frequently Confused Words; CCSS CCRA.L.1-2, L.4; CCRA.W.5
Their, There, and They're

Their, There, and They're: Select the possessive determiner, location adverb, or contraction that matches the sentence's grammatical meaning. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing; CCSS College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards — ACCUPLACER Writing - Standard English Conventions: Usage/Possessive Determiners; Frequently Confused Words; CCSS CCRA.L.1-2, L.4; CCRA.W.5 — Standard English Conventions: Usage/Possessive Determiners.

AW.179ACCUPLACER Writing - Standard English Conventions: Usage/Possessive Determiners; Frequently Confused Words; CCSS CCRA.L.1-2, L.4; CCRA.W.5
Your/You're and Whose/Who's

Your/You're and Whose/Who's: Choose the possessive form or contraction that fits the sentence and can be verified by expanding the contraction. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing; CCSS College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards - ACCUPLACER Writing - Standard English Conventions: Usage/Possessive Determiners; Frequently Confused Words; CCSS CCRA.L.1-2, L.4; CCRA.W.5 - Standard English Conventions: Usage/Possessive Determiners.

AW.180ACCUPLACER Writing - Standard English Conventions: Usage/Conventional Expression; CCSS CCRA.L.1; CCRA.W.5
Adjective versus Adverb

Adjective versus Adverb: Select an adjective to modify a noun or linking-verb complement and an adverb to modify a verb, adjective, or other adverb. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing; CCSS College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards: ACCUPLACER Writing - Standard English Conventions: Usage/Conventional Expression; CCSS CCRA.L.1; CCRA.W.5. Standard focus: Standard English Conventions: Usage/Conventional Expression. The set uses original ACCUPLACER Writing-style passage-based multiple-choice revision questions.

AW.181ACCUPLACER Writing - Standard English Conventions: Usage/Logical Comparison; Conventional Expression; CCSS CCRA.L.1; CCRA.W.5
Comparative and Superlative Forms

Comparative and Superlative Forms: Choose the conventional form for comparing two items or three or more items and avoid double comparisons. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing; CCSS College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards ACCUPLACER Writing - Standard English Conventions: Usage/Logical Comparison; Conventional Expression; CCSS CCRA.L.1; CCRA.W.5 - Standard English Conventions: Usage/Logical Comparison: Comparative and Superlative Forms: Choose the conventional form for comparing two items or three or more items and avoid double comparisons. This skill is aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing - Standard English Conventions: Usage/Logical Comparison; Conventional Expression; CCSS CCRA.L.1; CCRA.W.5 and should be assessed with original ACCUPLACER Writing-style passage-based multiple-choice questions.

AW.182ACCUPLACER Writing - Standard English Conventions: Usage/Logical Comparison; CCSS CCRA.L.1, L.3; CCRA.W.5
Logical Comparisons

Logical Comparisons: Select the revision that compares like with like and supplies necessary words such as those of or that of. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing; CCSS College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards - ACCUPLACER Writing - Standard English Conventions: Usage/Logical Comparison; CCSS CCRA.L.1, L.3; CCRA.W.5 - Standard English Conventions: Usage/Logical Comparison. Assessed with original, passage-based ACCUPLACER Writing-style multiple-choice questions.

AW.183ACCUPLACER Writing - Standard English Conventions: Usage/Frequently Confused Words; Conventional Expression; CCSS CCRA.L.1, L.4; CCRA.W.5
Fewer/Less and Number/Amount

Fewer/Less and Number/Amount: Choose quantity words that conventionally distinguish countable items from mass, degree, or uncountable quantity. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing; CCSS College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards - ACCUPLACER Writing - Standard English Conventions: Usage/Frequently Confused Words; Conventional Expression; CCSS CCRA.L.1, L.4; CCRA.W.5.

AW.184ACCUPLACER Writing - Standard English Conventions: Usage/Frequently Confused Words; CCSS CCRA.L.1, L.4; CCRA.W.5
Affect/Effect and Accept/Except

Affect/Effect and Accept/Except: Select the word whose part of speech and meaning fit the sentence, especially among commonly confused pairs. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing; CCSS College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards and ACCUPLACER Writing - Standard English Conventions: Usage/Frequently Confused Words; CCSS CCRA.L.1, L.4; CCRA.W.5. Questions use original ACCUPLACER Writing-style passage-based multiple-choice editing tasks.

AW.185ACCUPLACER Writing - Standard English Conventions: Usage/Frequently Confused Words; CCSS CCRA.L.1, L.4; CCRA.W.5
Than/Then, Principal/Principle, and Imply/Infer

Than/Then, Principal/Principle, and Imply/Infer: Choose the correct member of a commonly confused pair by using grammar, meaning, and context. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing; CCSS College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards ACCUPLACER Writing - Standard English Conventions: Usage/Frequently Confused Words; CCSS CCRA.L.1, L.4; CCRA.W.5 - Standard English Conventions: Usage/Frequently Confused Words: Than/Then, Principal/Principle, and Imply/Infer: Choose the correct member of a commonly confused pair by using grammar, meaning, and context. This skill is aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing - Standard English Conventions: Usage/Frequently Confused Words; CCSS CCRA.L.1, L.4; CCRA.W.5 and should be assessed with original ACCUPLACER Writing-style passage-based multiple-choice questions.

AW.186ACCUPLACER Writing - Standard English Conventions: Usage/Conventional Expression; CCSS CCRA.L.1, L.4; CCRA.W.5
Conventional Prepositions and Idioms

Conventional Prepositions and Idioms: Select the standard preposition or fixed expression required by a verb, adjective, noun, or comparison. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing; CCSS College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards - ACCUPLACER Writing - Standard English Conventions: Usage/Conventional Expression; CCSS CCRA.L.1, L.4; CCRA.W.5 - Standard English Conventions: Usage/Conventional Expression.

AW.187ACCUPLACER Writing - Standard English Conventions: Usage/Conventional Expression; CCSS CCRA.L.1, L.3; CCRA.W.5
Double Negatives and Nonstandard Forms

Double Negatives and Nonstandard Forms: Choose a standard written form that avoids unintended double negatives, nonstandard verb forms, and informal agreement patterns. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing; CCSS College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards ACCUPLACER Writing - Standard English Conventions: Usage/Conventional Expression; CCSS CCRA.L.1, L.3; CCRA.W.5 - Standard English Conventions: Usage/Conventional Expression: Double Negatives and Nonstandard Forms.

AW.188ACCUPLACER Writing - Standard English Conventions: Usage/Conventional Expression; Frequently Confused Words; CCSS CCRA.L.1, L.4; CCRA.W.5
Part of Speech in Context

Part of Speech in Context: Select the noun, verb, adjective, or adverb form that completes the sentence grammatically and conveys the intended meaning. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing; CCSS College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards: ACCUPLACER Writing - Standard English Conventions: Usage/Conventional Expression; Frequently Confused Words; CCSS CCRA.L.1, L.4; CCRA.W.5.

Standard English Conventions - Punctuation

AW.189ACCUPLACER Writing - Standard English Conventions: Punctuation/End-of-Sentence Punctuation; CCSS CCRA.L.2; CCRA.W.5
End-of-Sentence Punctuation

End-of-Sentence Punctuation: Choose a period, question mark, or exclamation point that matches a sentence's grammatical form and intended force. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing; CCSS College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards: ACCUPLACER Writing - Standard English Conventions: Punctuation/End-of-Sentence Punctuation; CCSS CCRA.L.2; CCRA.W.5.

AW.190ACCUPLACER Writing - Standard English Conventions: Punctuation/Within-Sentence Punctuation; CCSS CCRA.L.2; CCRA.W.5
Commas after Introductory Elements

Commas after Introductory Elements: Select the comma placement needed after an introductory word, phrase, or dependent clause and omit it when no separation is required. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing; CCSS College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards ACCUPLACER Writing - Standard English Conventions: Punctuation/Within-Sentence Punctuation; CCSS CCRA.L.2; CCRA.W.5 - Standard English Conventions: Punctuation/Within-Sentence Punctuation.

AW.191ACCUPLACER Writing - Standard English Conventions: Punctuation/Within-Sentence Punctuation; CCSS CCRA.L.2; CCRA.W.5
Comma with Coordinating Conjunctions

Comma with Coordinating Conjunctions: Choose a comma before a coordinating conjunction only when it joins two independent clauses. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing; CCSS College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards ACCUPLACER Writing - Standard English Conventions: Punctuation/Within-Sentence Punctuation; CCSS CCRA.L.2; CCRA.W.5 - Standard English Conventions: Punctuation/Within-Sentence Punctuation: Comma with Coordinating Conjunctions: Choose a comma before a coordinating conjunction only when it joins two independent clauses. This skill is aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing - Standard English Conventions: Punctuation/Within-Sentence Punctuation; CCSS CCRA.L.2; CCRA.W.5 and should be assessed with original ACCUPLACER Writing-style passage-based multiple-choice questions.

AW.192ACCUPLACER Writing - Standard English Conventions: Punctuation/Unnecessary Punctuation; CCSS CCRA.L.2; CCRA.W.5
No Comma in Compound Subjects or Predicates

No Comma in Compound Subjects or Predicates: Select the option that avoids inserting a comma between parts of a compound subject, compound verb, or compound object. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing; CCSS College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards ACCUPLACER Writing - Standard English Conventions: Punctuation/Unnecessary Punctuation; CCSS CCRA.L.2; CCRA.W.5 - Standard English Conventions: Punctuation/Unnecessary Punctuation: No Comma in Compound Subjects or Predicates: Select the option that avoids inserting a comma between parts of a compound subject, compound verb, or compound object. This skill is aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing - Standard English Conventions: Punctuation/Unnecessary Punctuation; CCSS CCRA.L.2; CCRA.W.5 and should be assessed with original ACCUPLACER Writing-style passage-based multiple-choice questions.

AW.193ACCUPLACER Writing - Standard English Conventions: Punctuation/Within-Sentence Punctuation; CCSS CCRA.L.2; CCRA.W.5
Semicolons between Independent Clauses

Semicolons between Independent Clauses: Choose a semicolon to join closely related independent clauses when no coordinating conjunction is used. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing; CCSS College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards - ACCUPLACER Writing - Standard English Conventions: Punctuation/Within-Sentence Punctuation; CCSS CCRA.L.2; CCRA.W.5.

AW.194ACCUPLACER Writing - Standard English Conventions: Punctuation/Within-Sentence Punctuation; CCSS CCRA.L.2; CCRA.W.5
Conjunctive-Adverb Punctuation

Conjunctive-Adverb Punctuation: Select a semicolon or period before and a comma after a conjunctive adverb connecting independent clauses. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing; CCSS College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards - ACCUPLACER Writing - Standard English Conventions: Punctuation/Within-Sentence Punctuation; CCSS CCRA.L.2; CCRA.W.5 - Standard English Conventions: Punctuation/Within-Sentence Punctuation. Items use original ACCUPLACER Writing-style passage-based multiple-choice editing questions.

AW.195ACCUPLACER Writing - Standard English Conventions: Punctuation/Within-Sentence Punctuation; CCSS CCRA.L.2; CCRA.W.5
Colons before Lists

Colons before Lists: Choose a colon after a complete independent clause to introduce a list and avoid a colon after a verb or preposition that directly governs the list. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing; CCSS College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards ACCUPLACER Writing - Standard English Conventions: Punctuation/Within-Sentence Punctuation; CCSS CCRA.L.2; CCRA.W.5 - Standard English Conventions: Punctuation/Within-Sentence Punctuation: Colons before Lists: Choose a colon after a complete independent clause to introduce a list and avoid a colon after a verb or preposition that directly governs the list. This skill is aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing - Standard English Conventions: Punctuation/Within-Sentence Punctuation; CCSS CCRA.L.2; CCRA.W.5 and should be assessed with original ACCUPLACER Writing-style passage-based multiple-choice questions.

AW.196ACCUPLACER Writing - Standard English Conventions: Punctuation/Within-Sentence Punctuation; CCSS CCRA.L.2; CCRA.W.5
Colons before Explanations or Quotations

Colons before Explanations or Quotations: Select a colon when a complete clause introduces an explanation, elaboration, example, or formal quotation. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing; CCSS College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards — ACCUPLACER Writing - Standard English Conventions: Punctuation/Within-Sentence Punctuation; CCSS CCRA.L.2; CCRA.W.5.

AW.197ACCUPLACER Writing - Standard English Conventions: Punctuation/Unnecessary Punctuation; CCSS CCRA.L.2; CCRA.W.5
Avoid Colons after Incomplete Stems

Avoid Colons after Incomplete Stems: Choose the revision that removes a colon separating a verb, preposition, or incomplete clause from its required complement. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing; CCSS College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards - ACCUPLACER Writing - Standard English Conventions: Punctuation/Unnecessary Punctuation; CCSS CCRA.L.2; CCRA.W.5 - Standard English Conventions: Punctuation/Unnecessary Punctuation. Assessed through original ACCUPLACER Writing-style passage-based multiple-choice questions.

AW.198ACCUPLACER Writing - Standard English Conventions: Punctuation/Within-Sentence Punctuation; CCSS CCRA.L.2-3; CCRA.W.5
Dashes for Breaks and Emphasis

Dashes for Breaks and Emphasis: Select a dash to mark a sharp break, interruption, summary, or emphatic addition when a comma or colon would not express the intended force as well. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing; CCSS College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards: ACCUPLACER Writing - Standard English Conventions: Punctuation/Within-Sentence Punctuation; CCSS CCRA.L.2-3; CCRA.W.5. Standard English Conventions: Punctuation/Within-Sentence Punctuation calls for original ACCUPLACER Writing-style passage-based multiple-choice practice.

AW.199ACCUPLACER Writing - Standard English Conventions: Punctuation/Nonrestrictive and Parenthetical Elements; CCSS CCRA.L.2-3; CCRA.W.5
Paired Dashes and Parentheses

Paired Dashes and Parentheses: Choose paired dashes or parentheses to set off supplementary information and use matching marks on both sides. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing; CCSS College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards - ACCUPLACER Writing - Standard English Conventions: Punctuation/Nonrestrictive and Parenthetical Elements; CCSS CCRA.L.2-3; CCRA.W.5 - Standard English Conventions: Punctuation/Nonrestrictive and Parenthetical Elements. Items use original ACCUPLACER Writing-style passage-based multiple-choice editing questions.

AW.200ACCUPLACER Writing - Standard English Conventions: Punctuation/Nonrestrictive and Parenthetical Elements; CCSS CCRA.L.2; CCRA.W.5
Nonrestrictive Clauses

Nonrestrictive Clauses: Select commas, parentheses, or dashes to set off a clause that adds nonessential information about an already identified noun. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing; CCSS College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards ACCUPLACER Writing - Standard English Conventions: Punctuation/Nonrestrictive and Parenthetical Elements; CCSS CCRA.L.2; CCRA.W.5 - Standard English Conventions: Punctuation/Nonrestrictive and Parenthetical Elements: Nonrestrictive Clauses: Select commas, parentheses, or dashes to set off a clause that adds nonessential information about an already identified noun. This skill is aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing - Standard English Conventions: Punctuation/Nonrestrictive and Parenthetical Elements; CCSS CCRA.L.2; CCRA.W.5 and should be assessed with original ACCUPLACER Writing-style passage-based multiple-choice questions.

AW.201ACCUPLACER Writing - Standard English Conventions: Punctuation/Nonrestrictive and Parenthetical Elements; Unnecessary Punctuation; CCSS CCRA.L.2; CCRA.W.5
Restrictive Clauses

Restrictive Clauses: Choose the option that does not set off a clause needed to identify or limit the noun it modifies. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing; CCSS College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards - ACCUPLACER Writing - Standard English Conventions: Punctuation/Nonrestrictive and Parenthetical Elements; Unnecessary Punctuation; CCSS CCRA.L.2; CCRA.W.5 - Standard English Conventions: Punctuation/Nonrestrictive and Parenthetical Elements: Restrictive Clauses: Choose the option that does not set off a clause needed to identify or limit the noun it modifies. This skill is aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing - Standard English Conventions: Punctuation/Nonrestrictive and Parenthetical Elements; Unnecessary Punctuation; CCSS CCRA.L.2; CCRA.W.5 and should be assessed with original ACCUPLACER Writing-style passage-based multiple-choice questions.

AW.202ACCUPLACER Writing - Standard English Conventions: Punctuation/Nonrestrictive and Parenthetical Elements; CCSS CCRA.L.2; CCRA.W.5
Appositives

Appositives: Select punctuation that sets off a nonessential appositive and omit punctuation around an appositive needed to identify the noun. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing - Standard English Conventions: Punctuation/Nonrestrictive and Parenthetical Elements; CCSS CCRA.L.2; CCRA.W.5. Questions use original ACCUPLACER Writing-style passages and revision decisions.

AW.203ACCUPLACER Writing - Standard English Conventions: Punctuation/Items in a Series; CCSS CCRA.L.2; CCRA.W.5
Items in a Simple Series

Items in a Simple Series: Choose commas that clearly separate three or more parallel words, phrases, or clauses in a series. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing; CCSS College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards - ACCUPLACER Writing - Standard English Conventions: Punctuation/Items in a Series; CCSS CCRA.L.2; CCRA.W.5. Assessed with original ACCUPLACER Writing-style passage-based multiple-choice questions.

AW.204ACCUPLACER Writing - Standard English Conventions: Punctuation/Items in a Series; CCSS CCRA.L.2; CCRA.W.5
Items in a Complex Series

Items in a Complex Series: Select semicolons to separate series items that already contain commas or require especially clear internal grouping. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing - Standard English Conventions: Punctuation/Items in a Series and CCSS CCRA.L.2; CCRA.W.5. Assessed with original passage-based multiple-choice editing questions.

AW.205ACCUPLACER Writing - Standard English Conventions: Punctuation/Within-Sentence Punctuation; Unnecessary Punctuation; CCSS CCRA.L.2; CCRA.W.5
Coordinate Adjectives

Coordinate Adjectives: Choose commas between adjectives that independently and equally modify the same noun, and omit commas between cumulative adjectives. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing; CCSS College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards ACCUPLACER Writing - Standard English Conventions: Punctuation/Within-Sentence Punctuation; Unnecessary Punctuation; CCSS CCRA.L.2; CCRA.W.5 - Standard English Conventions: Punctuation/Within-Sentence Punctuation: Coordinate Adjectives: Choose commas between adjectives that independently and equally modify the same noun, and omit commas between cumulative adjectives. This skill is aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing - Standard English Conventions: Punctuation/Within-Sentence Punctuation; Unnecessary Punctuation; CCSS CCRA.L.2; CCRA.W.5 and should be assessed with original ACCUPLACER Writing-style passage-based multiple-choice questions.

AW.206ACCUPLACER Writing - Standard English Conventions: Punctuation/Within-Sentence Punctuation; CCSS CCRA.L.2; CCRA.W.5
Dates, Addresses, Direct Address, and Interjections

Dates, Addresses, Direct Address, and Interjections: Select conventional commas in dates, place names, direct address, tag questions, and brief interjections when these forms appear in passage context. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing; CCSS College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards - ACCUPLACER Writing - Standard English Conventions: Punctuation/Within-Sentence Punctuation; CCSS CCRA.L.2; CCRA.W.5 - Standard English Conventions: Punctuation/Within-Sentence Punctuation. Assessed with original ACCUPLACER Writing-style passage-based multiple-choice questions.

AW.207ACCUPLACER Writing - Standard English Conventions: Punctuation/Within-Sentence Punctuation; CCSS CCRA.L.2; CCRA.W.5
Quotation Marks for Direct Quotations

Quotation Marks for Direct Quotations: Choose quotation marks and introductory punctuation that correctly distinguish a speaker's exact words from surrounding prose. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing; CCSS College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards ACCUPLACER Writing - Standard English Conventions: Punctuation/Within-Sentence Punctuation; CCSS CCRA.L.2; CCRA.W.5 - Standard English Conventions: Punctuation/Within-Sentence Punctuation: Quotation Marks for Direct Quotations: Choose quotation marks and introductory punctuation that correctly distinguish a speaker's exact words from surrounding prose. This skill is aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing - Standard English Conventions: Punctuation/Within-Sentence Punctuation; CCSS CCRA.L.2; CCRA.W.5 and should be assessed with original ACCUPLACER Writing-style passage-based multiple-choice questions.

AW.208ACCUPLACER Writing - Standard English Conventions: Punctuation/Within-Sentence Punctuation; CCSS CCRA.L.2; CCRA.W.5
Punctuation with Quotations and Short Titles

Punctuation with Quotations and Short Titles: Select conventional placement of commas, periods, question marks, and quotation marks, including quotation marks around short-work titles when needed. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing; CCSS College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards: ACCUPLACER Writing - Standard English Conventions: Punctuation/Within-Sentence Punctuation; CCSS CCRA.L.2; CCRA.W.5.

AW.209ACCUPLACER Writing - Standard English Conventions: Punctuation/Within-Sentence Punctuation; Unnecessary Punctuation; CCSS CCRA.L.2-3; CCRA.W.5
Ellipses

Ellipses: Choose ellipses only to mark an intentional omission or trailing pause and avoid using them where standard end or within-sentence punctuation is required. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing; CCSS College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards ACCUPLACER Writing - Standard English Conventions: Punctuation/Within-Sentence Punctuation; Unnecessary Punctuation; CCSS CCRA.L.2-3; CCRA.W.5 - Standard English Conventions: Punctuation/Within-Sentence Punctuation: Ellipses: Choose ellipses only to mark an intentional omission or trailing pause and avoid using them where standard end or within-sentence punctuation is required. This skill is aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing - Standard English Conventions: Punctuation/Within-Sentence Punctuation; Unnecessary Punctuation; CCSS CCRA.L.2-3; CCRA.W.5 and should be assessed with original ACCUPLACER Writing-style passage-based multiple-choice questions.

AW.210ACCUPLACER Writing - Standard English Conventions: Punctuation/Possessive Nouns and Pronouns; CCSS CCRA.L.2; CCRA.W.5
Singular Possessive Nouns

Singular Possessive Nouns: Select the apostrophe placement that forms the possessive of a singular common or proper noun. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing; CCSS College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards: ACCUPLACER Writing - Standard English Conventions: Punctuation/Possessive Nouns and Pronouns; CCSS CCRA.L.2; CCRA.W.5. Items use original ACCUPLACER Writing-style passage-based multiple-choice questions.

AW.211ACCUPLACER Writing - Standard English Conventions: Punctuation/Possessive Nouns and Pronouns; CCSS CCRA.L.2; CCRA.W.5
Plural Possessives and Joint Possession

Plural Possessives and Joint Possession: Choose apostrophe placement for regular and irregular plural possessives and distinguish joint possession from separate possession. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing; CCSS College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards: ACCUPLACER Writing - Standard English Conventions: Punctuation/Possessive Nouns and Pronouns; CCSS CCRA.L.2; CCRA.W.5 - Standard English Conventions: Punctuation/Possessive Nouns and Pronouns. Plural Possessives and Joint Possession: Choose apostrophe placement for regular and irregular plural possessives and distinguish joint possession from separate possession. This skill is aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing - Standard English Conventions: Punctuation/Possessive Nouns and Pronouns; CCSS CCRA.L.2; CCRA.W.5 and should be assessed with original ACCUPLACER Writing-style passage-based multiple-choice questions.

AW.212ACCUPLACER Writing - Standard English Conventions: Punctuation/Possessive Nouns and Pronouns; CCSS CCRA.L.2; CCRA.W.5
Possessive Pronouns and Contractions

Possessive Pronouns and Contractions: Select apostrophes for contractions while recognizing that possessive pronouns such as its, yours, theirs, and whose take no apostrophe. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing; CCSS College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards: ACCUPLACER Writing - Standard English Conventions: Punctuation/Possessive Nouns and Pronouns; CCSS CCRA.L.2; CCRA.W.5.

AW.213ACCUPLACER Writing - Standard English Conventions: Punctuation/Hyphenation Conventions; CCSS CCRA.L.2; CCRA.W.5
Hyphenated Compound Modifiers

Hyphenated Compound Modifiers: Choose hyphens in conventional multiword modifiers before a noun and omit them when the words do not function together as one modifier. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing; CCSS College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards ACCUPLACER Writing - Standard English Conventions: Punctuation/Hyphenation Conventions; CCSS CCRA.L.2; CCRA.W.5 - Standard English Conventions: Punctuation/Hyphenation Conventions: Hyphenated Compound Modifiers: Choose hyphens in conventional multiword modifiers before a noun and omit them when the words do not function together as one modifier. This skill is aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing - Standard English Conventions: Punctuation/Hyphenation Conventions; CCSS CCRA.L.2; CCRA.W.5 and should be assessed with original ACCUPLACER Writing-style passage-based multiple-choice questions.

AW.214ACCUPLACER Writing - Standard English Conventions: Punctuation/Hyphenation Conventions; CCSS CCRA.L.2; CCRA.W.5
Hyphens with Numbers and Adverbs

Hyphens with Numbers and Adverbs: Select conventional hyphenation in spelled-out compound numbers and fractions while avoiding a hyphen after an -ly adverb. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing; CCSS College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards — ACCUPLACER Writing - Standard English Conventions: Punctuation/Hyphenation Conventions; CCSS CCRA.L.2; CCRA.W.5. Questions use original ACCUPLACER Writing-style passage-based multiple-choice editing tasks.

AW.215ACCUPLACER Writing - Standard English Conventions: Punctuation/Unnecessary Punctuation; CCSS CCRA.L.2; CCRA.W.5
No Comma between Subject and Verb

No Comma between Subject and Verb: Choose the option that removes punctuation incorrectly separating a subject, including a long subject, from its verb. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing; CCSS College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards: ACCUPLACER Writing - Standard English Conventions: Punctuation/Unnecessary Punctuation; CCSS CCRA.L.2; CCRA.W.5.

AW.216ACCUPLACER Writing - Standard English Conventions: Punctuation/Unnecessary Punctuation; CCSS CCRA.L.2; CCRA.W.5
No Comma between Verb and Complement

No Comma between Verb and Complement: Select the revision that removes punctuation incorrectly separating a verb from its object, subject complement, or required phrase. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing; CCSS College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards - ACCUPLACER Writing - Standard English Conventions: Punctuation/Unnecessary Punctuation; CCSS CCRA.L.2; CCRA.W.5 - Standard English Conventions: Punctuation/Unnecessary Punctuation. Items use original ACCUPLACER Writing-style passage-based multiple-choice questions.

AW.217ACCUPLACER Writing - Standard English Conventions: Punctuation/Within-Sentence Punctuation; CCSS CCRA.L.2-3; CCRA.W.5
Punctuation for Clarity and Emphasis

Punctuation for Clarity and Emphasis: Choose among commas, semicolons, colons, dashes, parentheses, and periods according to both grammatical structure and the intended rhetorical effect. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing; CCSS College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards: ACCUPLACER Writing - Standard English Conventions: Punctuation/Within-Sentence Punctuation; CCSS CCRA.L.2-3; CCRA.W.5 - Standard English Conventions: Punctuation/Within-Sentence Punctuation. Assessed with original ACCUPLACER Writing-style passage-based multiple-choice questions.

AW.218ACCUPLACER Writing - Standard English Conventions: Punctuation/All Dimensions; CCSS CCRA.L.2; CCRA.W.5
NO CHANGE for Punctuation

NO CHANGE for Punctuation: Choose NO CHANGE when the original punctuation correctly marks boundaries, series, possessives, parenthetical elements, and emphasis without unnecessary marks. Aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing; CCSS College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards ACCUPLACER Writing - Standard English Conventions: Punctuation/All Dimensions; CCSS CCRA.L.2; CCRA.W.5 - Standard English Conventions: Punctuation/All Dimensions: NO CHANGE for Punctuation: Choose NO CHANGE when the original punctuation correctly marks boundaries, series, possessives, parenthetical elements, and emphasis without unnecessary marks. This skill is aligned to ACCUPLACER Writing - Standard English Conventions: Punctuation/All Dimensions; CCSS CCRA.L.2; CCRA.W.5 and should be assessed with original ACCUPLACER Writing-style passage-based multiple-choice questions.

ACCUPLACER ESL Foundations and Test Readiness

ESL.001ACC-ALL; ELP 1, 8-10; CCR-AE R.1, SL.2, L.1
Test Components and Item Formats

Test Components and Item Formats: Which description best distinguishes ESL Reading Skills, Sentence Meaning, Language Use, Listening, and WritePlacer ESL, including the stimulus and response format used by each component? Aligned to ACCUPLACER ESL specifications; Adult ELP Standards; CCR Standards for Adult Education ACC-ALL; ELP 1, 8-10; CCR-AE R.1, SL.2, L.1 - Test Components and Item Formats standards alignment: Which description best distinguishes ESL Reading Skills, Sentence Meaning, Language Use, Listening, and WritePlacer ESL, including the stimulus and response format used by each component? Corresponding standards: ACC-ALL; ELP 1, 8-10; CCR-AE R.1, SL.2, L.1.

ESL.002ACC-ALL; ELP 1, 9; CCR-AE R.1, SL.2
Computer-Adaptive Decision Making

Computer-Adaptive Decision Making: Which testing approach best fits an untimed computer-adaptive assessment in which each response helps determine the difficulty of the next item? Aligned to ACCUPLACER ESL specifications; Adult ELP Standards; CCR Standards for Adult Education ACC-ALL; ELP 1, 9; CCR-AE R.1, SL.2 - Computer-Adaptive Decision Making standards alignment: Which testing approach best fits an untimed computer-adaptive assessment in which each response helps determine the difficulty of the next item? Corresponding standards: ACC-ALL; ELP 1, 9; CCR-AE R.1, SL.2.

ESL.003ACC-ALL; ELP 1, 8; CCR-AE R.1, R.4
Four-Option Multiple-Choice Structure

Four-Option Multiple-Choice Structure: Which option best identifies the stem, key, and plausible distractors in a four-choice item and explains how each part should guide answer selection?. Aligned to ACCUPLACER ESL specifications; Adult ELP Standards; CCR Standards for Adult Education ACC-ALL; ELP 1, 8; CCR-AE R.1, R.4 - Four-Option Multiple-Choice Structure standards alignment: Which option best identifies the stem, key, and plausible distractors in a four-choice item and explains how each part should guide answer selection? Corresponding standards: ACC-ALL; ELP 1, 8; CCR-AE R.1, R.4.

ESL.004ACC-ALL; ELP 1, 8, 10; CCR-AE R.1, R.4, L.4
Context-Clue Integration

Context-Clue Integration: Which answer best combines semantic, grammatical, and situational clues to determine the meaning or form that fits a sentence, passage, or spoken exchange? Aligned to ACCUPLACER ESL specifications; Adult ELP Standards; CCR Standards for Adult Education ACC-ALL; ELP 1, 8, 10; CCR-AE R.1, R.4, L.4 - Context-Clue Integration standards alignment: Which answer best combines semantic, grammatical, and situational clues to determine the meaning or form that fits a sentence, passage, or spoken exchange? Corresponding standards: ACC-ALL; ELP 1, 8, 10; CCR-AE R.1, R.4, L.4.

ESL.005ACC-ALL; ELP 1, 8; CCR-AE R.1, R.2, R.4
Paraphrase and Restatement Recognition

Paraphrase and Restatement Recognition: Which choice expresses the same meaning as a source sentence or spoken idea without adding, omitting, or changing essential information? Aligned to ACCUPLACER ESL specifications; Adult ELP Standards; CCR Standards for Adult Education ACC-ALL; ELP 1, 8; CCR-AE R.1, R.2, R.4 - Paraphrase and Restatement Recognition standards alignment: Which choice expresses the same meaning as a source sentence or spoken idea without adding, omitting, or changing essential information? Corresponding standards: ACC-ALL; ELP 1, 8; CCR-AE R.1, R.2, R.4.

ESL.006ACC-ALL; ELP 7, 8; CCR-AE R.6, SL.6, L.3, L.6
Register and Context Awareness

Register and Context Awareness: Which word, phrase, or response best fits an academic, campus, workplace, social, or practical situation while maintaining an appropriate level of formality? Aligned to ACCUPLACER ESL specifications; Adult ELP Standards; CCR Standards for Adult Education ACC-ALL; ELP 7, 8; CCR-AE R.6, SL.6, L.3, L.6 - Register and Context Awareness standards alignment.

ESL.007ACC-RS-LIT; ACC-LS-LIT; ELP 1; CCR-AE R.7, SL.2
Visual and Multimodal Support

Visual and Multimodal Support: Which conclusion is best supported when information from a picture, map, chart, sign, or speaker image is combined with written or spoken language?. Aligned to ACCUPLACER ESL specifications; Adult ELP Standards; CCR Standards for Adult Education ACC-RS-LIT; ACC-LS-LIT; ELP 1; CCR-AE R.7, SL.2 - Visual and Multimodal Support standards alignment: Which conclusion is best supported when information from a picture, map, chart, sign, or speaker image is combined with written or spoken language? Corresponding standards: ACC-RS-LIT; ACC-LS-LIT; ELP 1; CCR-AE R.7, SL.2.

ESL.008ACC-ALL; ELP 1, 6, 8; CCR-AE R.1, R.8, SL.3
Evidence-Based Elimination of Distractors

Evidence-Based Elimination of Distractors: Which reasoning process best eliminates choices that are contradicted, too broad, too narrow, grammatically impossible, or unsupported by the stimulus? Aligned to ACCUPLACER ESL specifications; Adult ELP Standards; CCR Standards for Adult Education ACC-ALL; ELP 1, 6, 8; CCR-AE R.1, R.8, SL.3 - Evidence-Based Elimination of Distractors standards alignment: Which reasoning process best eliminates choices that are contradicted, too broad, too narrow, grammatically impossible, or unsupported by the stimulus? Corresponding standards: ACC-ALL; ELP 1, 6, 8; CCR-AE R.1, R.8, SL.3.

ESL Reading Skills - Literal Comprehension

ESL.009ACC-RS-LIT; ELP 1; CCR-AE R.1, R.2
Locate a Directly Stated Main Fact

Locate a Directly Stated Main Fact: Which answer identifies the central fact stated explicitly in a short passage?. Aligned to ACCUPLACER ESL specifications; Adult ELP Standards; CCR Standards for Adult Education ACC-RS-LIT; ELP 1; CCR-AE R.1, R.2 - Locate a Directly Stated Main Fact standards alignment: Which answer identifies the central fact stated explicitly in a short passage? Corresponding standards: ACC-RS-LIT; ELP 1; CCR-AE R.1, R.2.

ESL.010ACC-RS-LIT; ELP 1; CCR-AE R.1
Locate a Nearby Supporting Detail

Locate a Nearby Supporting Detail: Which option identifies a detail located in the same sentence or immediately adjacent sentence as the wording in the question?. Aligned to ACCUPLACER ESL specifications; Adult ELP Standards; CCR Standards for Adult Education ACC-RS-LIT; ELP 1; CCR-AE R.1 - Locate a Nearby Supporting Detail standards alignment: Which option identifies a detail located in the same sentence or immediately adjacent sentence as the wording in the question? Corresponding standards: ACC-RS-LIT; ELP 1; CCR-AE R.1.

ESL.011ACC-RS-LIT; ELP 1; CCR-AE R.1, R.3
Locate a Detail Across Sentences

Locate a Detail Across Sentences: Which answer correctly locates information that must be gathered from two or more sentences in the passage?. Aligned to ACCUPLACER ESL specifications; Adult ELP Standards; CCR Standards for Adult Education ACC-RS-LIT; ELP 1; CCR-AE R.1, R.3 - Locate a Detail Across Sentences standards alignment: Which answer correctly locates information that must be gathered from two or more sentences in the passage? Corresponding standards: ACC-RS-LIT; ELP 1; CCR-AE R.1, R.3.

ESL.012ACC-RS-LIT; ELP 1; CCR-AE R.1
Distinguish Stated from Unstated Information

Distinguish Stated from Unstated Information: Which statement is explicitly supported by the passage rather than merely possible or generally true? Aligned to ACCUPLACER ESL specifications; Adult ELP Standards; CCR Standards for Adult Education ACC-RS-LIT; ELP 1; CCR-AE R.1 - Distinguish Stated from Unstated Information standards alignment: Which statement is explicitly supported by the passage rather than merely possible or generally true? Corresponding standards: ACC-RS-LIT; ELP 1; CCR-AE R.1.

ESL.013ACC-RS-LIT; ELP 1, 8; CCR-AE R.1, R.4
Match a Direct Paraphrase

Match a Direct Paraphrase: Which choice restates a sentence from the passage using different words while preserving its exact meaning? Aligned to ACCUPLACER ESL specifications; Adult ELP Standards; CCR Standards for Adult Education ACC-RS-LIT; ELP 1, 8; CCR-AE R.1, R.4 - Match a Direct Paraphrase standards alignment: Which choice restates a sentence from the passage using different words while preserving its exact meaning? Corresponding standards: ACC-RS-LIT; ELP 1, 8; CCR-AE R.1, R.4.

ESL.014ACC-RS-LIT; ELP 1, 8; CCR-AE R.1, R.4, L.5
Recognize Synonymous Restatements

Recognize Synonymous Restatements: Which option uses synonyms or equivalent expressions to restate an explicitly stated idea? Aligned to ACCUPLACER ESL specifications; Adult ELP Standards; CCR Standards for Adult Education ACC-RS-LIT; ELP 1, 8; CCR-AE R.1, R.4, L.5 - Recognize Synonymous Restatements standards alignment: Which option uses synonyms or equivalent expressions to restate an explicitly stated idea? Corresponding standards: ACC-RS-LIT; ELP 1, 8; CCR-AE R.1, R.4, L.5.

ESL.015ACC-RS-LIT; ELP 1, 9; CCR-AE R.1, R.3, R.5
Match Equivalent Clause Relationships

Match Equivalent Clause Relationships: Which sentence preserves the original relationship among actions, conditions, or ideas stated in the passage? Aligned to ACCUPLACER ESL specifications; Adult ELP Standards; CCR Standards for Adult Education ACC-RS-LIT; ELP 1, 9; CCR-AE R.1, R.3, R.5 - Match Equivalent Clause Relationships standards alignment: Which sentence preserves the original relationship among actions, conditions, or ideas stated in the passage? Corresponding standards: ACC-RS-LIT; ELP 1, 9; CCR-AE R.1, R.3, R.5.

ESL.016ACC-RS-LIT; ELP 1, 10; CCR-AE R.1, L.1
Resolve Personal Pronoun Reference

Resolve Personal Pronoun Reference: Which noun or noun phrase is the correct antecedent of a personal pronoun in the passage? Aligned to ACCUPLACER ESL specifications; Adult ELP Standards; CCR Standards for Adult Education ACC-RS-LIT; ELP 1, 10; CCR-AE R.1, L.1 - Resolve Personal Pronoun Reference standards alignment: Which noun or noun phrase is the correct antecedent of a personal pronoun in the passage? Corresponding standards: ACC-RS-LIT; ELP 1, 10; CCR-AE R.1, L.1.

ESL.017ACC-RS-LIT; ELP 1, 10; CCR-AE R.1, R.5, L.1
Resolve Demonstrative Reference

Resolve Demonstrative Reference: Which earlier idea is referred to by words such as this, that, these, or those?. Aligned to ACCUPLACER ESL specifications; Adult ELP Standards; CCR Standards for Adult Education ACC-RS-LIT; ELP 1, 10; CCR-AE R.1, R.5, L.1 - Resolve Demonstrative Reference standards alignment: Which earlier idea is referred to by words such as this, that, these, or those? Corresponding standards: ACC-RS-LIT; ELP 1, 10; CCR-AE R.1, R.5, L.1.

ESL.018ACC-RS-LIT; ELP 1, 10; CCR-AE R.1, R.5, L.1
Trace a Reference Chain

Trace a Reference Chain: Which option correctly traces repeated nouns, pronouns, and possessive forms to the same person, object, or idea across a passage?. Aligned to ACCUPLACER ESL specifications; Adult ELP Standards; CCR Standards for Adult Education ACC-RS-LIT; ELP 1, 10; CCR-AE R.1, R.5, L.1 - Trace a Reference Chain standards alignment: Which option correctly traces repeated nouns, pronouns, and possessive forms to the same person, object, or idea across a passage? Corresponding standards: ACC-RS-LIT; ELP 1, 10; CCR-AE R.1, R.5, L.1.

ESL.019ACC-RS-LIT; ELP 8; CCR-AE R.4, L.4
Determine Phrase-Level Vocabulary

Determine Phrase-Level Vocabulary: Which meaning best fits a word or short phrase as it is used in the passage?. Aligned to ACCUPLACER ESL specifications; Adult ELP Standards; CCR Standards for Adult Education ACC-RS-LIT; ELP 8; CCR-AE R.4, L.4 - Determine Phrase-Level Vocabulary standards alignment: Which meaning best fits a word or short phrase as it is used in the passage? Corresponding standards: ACC-RS-LIT; ELP 8; CCR-AE R.4, L.4.

ESL.020ACC-RS-LIT; ELP 8; CCR-AE R.4, L.4
Select the Correct Meaning of a Multiple-Meaning Word

Select the Correct Meaning of a Multiple-Meaning Word: Which definition of a word is supported by the immediate sentence and passage context?. Aligned to ACCUPLACER ESL specifications; Adult ELP Standards; CCR Standards for Adult Education ACC-RS-LIT; ELP 8; CCR-AE R.4, L.4 - Select the Correct Meaning of a Multiple-Meaning Word standards alignment: Which definition of a word is supported by the immediate sentence and passage context? Corresponding standards: ACC-RS-LIT; ELP 8; CCR-AE R.4, L.4.

ESL.021ACC-RS-LIT; ELP 8; CCR-AE R.4, L.4, L.6
Use Word Parts to Confirm Meaning

Use Word Parts to Confirm Meaning: Which meaning is best supported by a familiar root, prefix, or suffix together with the surrounding context? Aligned to ACCUPLACER ESL specifications; Adult ELP Standards; CCR Standards for Adult Education ACC-RS-LIT; ELP 8; CCR-AE R.4, L.4, L.6 - Use Word Parts to Confirm Meaning standards alignment: Which meaning is best supported by a familiar root, prefix, or suffix together with the surrounding context? Corresponding standards: ACC-RS-LIT; ELP 8; CCR-AE R.4, L.4, L.6.

ESL.022ACC-RS-LIT; ELP 8; CCR-AE R.4, L.5, L.6
Interpret Collocations in a Passage

Interpret Collocations in a Passage: Which meaning best fits a common word partnership or fixed phrase used in the passage? Aligned to ACCUPLACER ESL specifications; Adult ELP Standards; CCR Standards for Adult Education ACC-RS-LIT; ELP 8; CCR-AE R.4, L.5, L.6 - Interpret Collocations in a Passage standards alignment: Which meaning best fits a common word partnership or fixed phrase used in the passage? Corresponding standards: ACC-RS-LIT; ELP 8; CCR-AE R.4, L.5, L.6.

ESL.023ACC-RS-LIT; ELP 1; CCR-AE R.1, R.3
Identify Explicit Sequence

Identify Explicit Sequence: Which choice places stated events or steps in the order presented in the passage? Aligned to ACCUPLACER ESL specifications; Adult ELP Standards; CCR Standards for Adult Education ACC-RS-LIT; ELP 1; CCR-AE R.1, R.3 - Identify Explicit Sequence standards alignment: Which choice places stated events or steps in the order presented in the passage? Corresponding standards: ACC-RS-LIT; ELP 1; CCR-AE R.1, R.3.

ESL.024ACC-RS-LIT; ELP 1, 8; CCR-AE R.1, R.3
Interpret Stated Time and Chronology

Interpret Stated Time and Chronology: Which answer correctly identifies when an event occurred or how long it lasted based on explicit time signals? Aligned to ACCUPLACER ESL specifications; Adult ELP Standards; CCR Standards for Adult Education ACC-RS-LIT; ELP 1, 8; CCR-AE R.1, R.3 - Interpret Stated Time and Chronology standards alignment: Which answer correctly identifies when an event occurred or how long it lasted based on explicit time signals? Corresponding standards: ACC-RS-LIT; ELP 1, 8; CCR-AE R.1, R.3.

ESL.025ACC-RS-LIT; ELP 1; CCR-AE R.1, R.7
Interpret Stated Numbers and Quantities

Interpret Stated Numbers and Quantities: Which option accurately reports a number, amount, percentage, measurement, or comparison given in the passage?. Aligned to ACCUPLACER ESL specifications; Adult ELP Standards; CCR Standards for Adult Education ACC-RS-LIT; ELP 1; CCR-AE R.1, R.7 - Interpret Stated Numbers and Quantities standards alignment: Which option accurately reports a number, amount, percentage, measurement, or comparison given in the passage? Corresponding standards: ACC-RS-LIT; ELP 1; CCR-AE R.1, R.7.

ESL.026ACC-RS-LIT; ELP 1; CCR-AE R.1, R.3
Identify Explicit Comparison and Contrast

Identify Explicit Comparison and Contrast: Which choice accurately states a similarity or difference directly presented in the passage? Aligned to ACCUPLACER ESL specifications; Adult ELP Standards; CCR Standards for Adult Education ACC-RS-LIT; ELP 1; CCR-AE R.1, R.3 - Identify Explicit Comparison and Contrast standards alignment: Which choice accurately states a similarity or difference directly presented in the passage? Corresponding standards: ACC-RS-LIT; ELP 1; CCR-AE R.1, R.3.

ESL.027ACC-RS-LIT; ELP 1; CCR-AE R.1, R.3
Identify Explicit Cause and Effect

Identify Explicit Cause and Effect: Which answer correctly matches a cause with the effect directly stated in the passage?. Aligned to ACCUPLACER ESL specifications; Adult ELP Standards; CCR Standards for Adult Education ACC-RS-LIT; ELP 1; CCR-AE R.1, R.3 - Identify Explicit Cause and Effect standards alignment: Which answer correctly matches a cause with the effect directly stated in the passage? Corresponding standards: ACC-RS-LIT; ELP 1; CCR-AE R.1, R.3.

ESL.028ACC-RS-LIT; ELP 1; CCR-AE R.1, R.3
Follow Written Instructions

Follow Written Instructions: Which action should occur next when the passage gives a clear set of directions or procedures?. Aligned to ACCUPLACER ESL specifications; Adult ELP Standards; CCR Standards for Adult Education ACC-RS-LIT; ELP 1; CCR-AE R.1, R.3 - Follow Written Instructions standards alignment: Which action should occur next when the passage gives a clear set of directions or procedures? Corresponding standards: ACC-RS-LIT; ELP 1; CCR-AE R.1, R.3.

ESL.029ACC-RS-LIT; ELP 1, 8; CCR-AE R.1, R.3
Recognize Conditions and Exceptions

Recognize Conditions and Exceptions: Which choice satisfies a stated condition or correctly applies an exception described in the passage? Aligned to ACCUPLACER ESL specifications; Adult ELP Standards; CCR Standards for Adult Education ACC-RS-LIT; ELP 1, 8; CCR-AE R.1, R.3 - Recognize Conditions and Exceptions standards alignment: Which choice satisfies a stated condition or correctly applies an exception described in the passage? Corresponding standards: ACC-RS-LIT; ELP 1, 8; CCR-AE R.1, R.3.

ESL.030ACC-RS-LIT; ELP 1; CCR-AE R.1, R.3
Identify Classification and Examples

Identify Classification and Examples: Which item belongs to a category or serves as an example according to the passage? Aligned to ACCUPLACER ESL specifications; Adult ELP Standards; CCR Standards for Adult Education ACC-RS-LIT; ELP 1; CCR-AE R.1, R.3 - Identify Classification and Examples standards alignment: Which item belongs to a category or serves as an example according to the passage? Corresponding standards: ACC-RS-LIT; ELP 1; CCR-AE R.1, R.3.

ESL.031ACC-RS-LIT; ELP 1; CCR-AE R.1, R.7
Read a Map, Chart, or Sign with Text

Read a Map, Chart, or Sign with Text: Which answer is supported by combining the passage with information presented in a map, chart, schedule, label, or sign?. Aligned to ACCUPLACER ESL specifications; Adult ELP Standards; CCR Standards for Adult Education ACC-RS-LIT; ELP 1; CCR-AE R.1, R.7 - Read a Map, Chart, or Sign with Text standards alignment: Which answer is supported by combining the passage with information presented in a map, chart, schedule, label, or sign? Corresponding standards: ACC-RS-LIT; ELP 1; CCR-AE R.1, R.7.

ESL.032ACC-RS-LIT; ELP 1; CCR-AE R.1, R.2
Combine Multiple Explicit Details

Combine Multiple Explicit Details: Which conclusion simply combines two or more stated details without requiring an unstated assumption?. Aligned to ACCUPLACER ESL specifications; Adult ELP Standards; CCR Standards for Adult Education ACC-RS-LIT; ELP 1; CCR-AE R.1, R.2 - Combine Multiple Explicit Details standards alignment: Which conclusion simply combines two or more stated details without requiring an unstated assumption? Corresponding standards: ACC-RS-LIT; ELP 1; CCR-AE R.1, R.2.

ESL Reading Skills - Inference and Analysis

ESL.033ACC-RS-INF; ELP 1; CCR-AE R.2, R.10
Determine the Main Idea of a Short Passage

Determine the Main Idea of a Short Passage: Which statement best expresses the central idea of a passage of 50 words or fewer? Aligned to ACCUPLACER ESL specifications; Adult ELP Standards; CCR Standards for Adult Education ACC-RS-INF; ELP 1; CCR-AE R.2, R.10 - Determine the Main Idea of a Short Passage standards alignment: Which statement best expresses the central idea of a passage of 50 words or fewer? Corresponding standards: ACC-RS-INF; ELP 1; CCR-AE R.2, R.10.

ESL.034ACC-RS-INF; ELP 1; CCR-AE R.2, R.10
Determine the Main Idea of a Moderate-Length Passage

Determine the Main Idea of a Moderate-Length Passage: Which statement best expresses the central idea of a passage of approximately 51 to 90 words while accounting for the passage as a whole?. Aligned to ACCUPLACER ESL specifications; Adult ELP Standards; CCR Standards for Adult Education ACC-RS-INF; ELP 1; CCR-AE R.2, R.10 - Determine the Main Idea of a Moderate-Length Passage standards alignment: Which statement best expresses the central idea of a passage of approximately 51 to 90 words while accounting for the passage as a whole? Corresponding standards: ACC-RS-INF; ELP 1; CCR-AE R.2, R.10.

ESL.035ACC-RS-INF; ELP 1; CCR-AE R.2
Distinguish Main Idea from Supporting Detail

Distinguish Main Idea from Supporting Detail: Which option states the main idea rather than a specific example, fact, or minor point from the passage?. Aligned to ACCUPLACER ESL specifications; Adult ELP Standards; CCR Standards for Adult Education ACC-RS-INF; ELP 1; CCR-AE R.2 - Distinguish Main Idea from Supporting Detail standards alignment: Which option states the main idea rather than a specific example, fact, or minor point from the passage? Corresponding standards: ACC-RS-INF; ELP 1; CCR-AE R.2.

ESL.036ACC-RS-INF; ELP 1, 9; CCR-AE R.2, R.5
Select the Best Title

Select the Best Title: Which title most accurately captures the subject and controlling idea of the passage? Aligned to ACCUPLACER ESL specifications; Adult ELP Standards; CCR Standards for Adult Education ACC-RS-INF; ELP 1, 9; CCR-AE R.2, R.5 - Select the Best Title standards alignment: Which title most accurately captures the subject and controlling idea of the passage? Corresponding standards: ACC-RS-INF; ELP 1, 9; CCR-AE R.2, R.5.

ESL.037ACC-RS-INF; ELP 1, 6; CCR-AE R.6
Infer the Author's Purpose

Infer the Author's Purpose: Which purpose best explains why the author wrote the passage: to inform, explain, describe, narrate, persuade, warn, or entertain? Aligned to ACCUPLACER ESL specifications; Adult ELP Standards; CCR Standards for Adult Education ACC-RS-INF; ELP 1, 6; CCR-AE R.6 - Infer the Author's Purpose standards alignment: Which purpose best explains why the author wrote the passage: to inform, explain, describe, narrate, persuade, warn, or entertain? Corresponding standards: ACC-RS-INF; ELP 1, 6; CCR-AE R.6.

ESL.038ACC-RS-INF; ELP 1, 6; CCR-AE R.6, R.8
Infer the Author's Point of View

Infer the Author's Point of View: Which statement best represents the author's perspective or position toward the topic?. Aligned to ACCUPLACER ESL specifications; Adult ELP Standards; CCR Standards for Adult Education ACC-RS-INF; ELP 1, 6; CCR-AE R.6, R.8 - Infer the Author's Point of View standards alignment: Which statement best represents the author's perspective or position toward the topic? Corresponding standards: ACC-RS-INF; ELP 1, 6; CCR-AE R.6, R.8.

ESL.039ACC-RS-INF; ELP 1, 7, 8; CCR-AE R.4, R.6, L.3
Infer Tone and Attitude

Infer Tone and Attitude: Which word best describes the author's tone or attitude based on diction, details, and emphasis? Aligned to ACCUPLACER ESL specifications; Adult ELP Standards; CCR Standards for Adult Education ACC-RS-INF; ELP 1, 7, 8; CCR-AE R.4, R.6, L.3 - Infer Tone and Attitude standards alignment: Which word best describes the author's tone or attitude based on diction, details, and emphasis? Corresponding standards: ACC-RS-INF; ELP 1, 7, 8; CCR-AE R.4, R.6, L.3.

ESL.040ACC-RS-INF; ELP 1, 6; CCR-AE R.1, R.8
Distinguish Fact from Opinion

Distinguish Fact from Opinion: Which statement is verifiable as a fact, and which reflects a judgment, belief, or preference?. Aligned to ACCUPLACER ESL specifications; Adult ELP Standards; CCR Standards for Adult Education ACC-RS-INF; ELP 1, 6; CCR-AE R.1, R.8 - Distinguish Fact from Opinion standards alignment: Which statement is verifiable as a fact, and which reflects a judgment, belief, or preference? Corresponding standards: ACC-RS-INF; ELP 1, 6; CCR-AE R.1, R.8.

ESL.041ACC-RS-INF; ELP 1; CCR-AE R.1, R.3
Infer a Person's Trait or Motivation

Infer a Person's Trait or Motivation: Which description of a person or character is best supported by actions, words, or circumstances in the passage? Aligned to ACCUPLACER ESL specifications; Adult ELP Standards; CCR Standards for Adult Education ACC-RS-INF; ELP 1; CCR-AE R.1, R.3 - Infer a Person's Trait or Motivation standards alignment: Which description of a person or character is best supported by actions, words, or circumstances in the passage? Corresponding standards: ACC-RS-INF; ELP 1; CCR-AE R.1, R.3.

ESL.042ACC-RS-INF; ELP 1; CCR-AE R.1, R.3
Infer an Unstated Event or Outcome

Infer an Unstated Event or Outcome: Which event most likely occurred or will occur based on the evidence in the passage?. Aligned to ACCUPLACER ESL specifications; Adult ELP Standards; CCR Standards for Adult Education ACC-RS-INF; ELP 1; CCR-AE R.1, R.3 - Infer an Unstated Event or Outcome standards alignment: Which event most likely occurred or will occur based on the evidence in the passage? Corresponding standards: ACC-RS-INF; ELP 1; CCR-AE R.1, R.3.

ESL.043ACC-RS-INF; ELP 1; CCR-AE R.1, R.3
Infer an Unstated Cause

Infer an Unstated Cause: Which explanation most reasonably accounts for an event or condition described in the passage? Aligned to ACCUPLACER ESL specifications; Adult ELP Standards; CCR Standards for Adult Education ACC-RS-INF; ELP 1; CCR-AE R.1, R.3 - Infer an Unstated Cause standards alignment: Which explanation most reasonably accounts for an event or condition described in the passage? Corresponding standards: ACC-RS-INF; ELP 1; CCR-AE R.1, R.3.

ESL.044ACC-RS-INF; ELP 1; CCR-AE R.1, R.3
Infer an Unstated Effect

Infer an Unstated Effect: Which result most logically follows from the situation or relationship described in the passage? Aligned to ACCUPLACER ESL specifications; Adult ELP Standards; CCR Standards for Adult Education ACC-RS-INF; ELP 1; CCR-AE R.1, R.3 - Infer an Unstated Effect standards alignment: Which result most logically follows from the situation or relationship described in the passage? Corresponding standards: ACC-RS-INF; ELP 1; CCR-AE R.1, R.3.

ESL.045ACC-RS-INF; ELP 1; CCR-AE R.1, R.3
Make a Reasonable Prediction

Make a Reasonable Prediction: Which future action or development is most likely based on the passage's evidence and pattern? Aligned to ACCUPLACER ESL specifications; Adult ELP Standards; CCR Standards for Adult Education ACC-RS-INF; ELP 1; CCR-AE R.1, R.3 - Make a Reasonable Prediction standards alignment: Which future action or development is most likely based on the passage's evidence and pattern? Corresponding standards: ACC-RS-INF; ELP 1; CCR-AE R.1, R.3.

ESL.046ACC-RS-INF; ELP 1, 6; CCR-AE R.1, R.2
Form a Supported Generalization

Form a Supported Generalization: Which broad statement is justified by the examples or details in the passage without becoming too absolute? Aligned to ACCUPLACER ESL specifications; Adult ELP Standards; CCR Standards for Adult Education ACC-RS-INF; ELP 1, 6; CCR-AE R.1, R.2 - Form a Supported Generalization standards alignment: Which broad statement is justified by the examples or details in the passage without becoming too absolute? Corresponding standards: ACC-RS-INF; ELP 1, 6; CCR-AE R.1, R.2.

ESL.047ACC-RS-INF; ELP 1; CCR-AE R.1, R.2, R.3
Draw a Conclusion from Multiple Details

Draw a Conclusion from Multiple Details: Which conclusion is best supported when several details from different parts of the passage are considered together? Aligned to ACCUPLACER ESL specifications; Adult ELP Standards; CCR Standards for Adult Education ACC-RS-INF; ELP 1; CCR-AE R.1, R.2, R.3 - Draw a Conclusion from Multiple Details standards alignment: Which conclusion is best supported when several details from different parts of the passage are considered together? Corresponding standards: ACC-RS-INF; ELP 1; CCR-AE R.1, R.2, R.3.

ESL.048ACC-RS-INF; ELP 8; CCR-AE R.4, L.4
Infer Word or Phrase Meaning from Context

Infer Word or Phrase Meaning from Context: Which meaning of an unfamiliar word or phrase is most strongly supported by surrounding examples, contrasts, causes, or definitions? Aligned to ACCUPLACER ESL specifications; Adult ELP Standards; CCR Standards for Adult Education ACC-RS-INF; ELP 8; CCR-AE R.4, L.4 - Infer Word or Phrase Meaning from Context standards alignment: Which meaning of an unfamiliar word or phrase is most strongly supported by surrounding examples, contrasts, causes, or definitions? Corresponding standards: ACC-RS-INF; ELP 8; CCR-AE R.4, L.4.

ESL.049ACC-RS-INF; ELP 1, 9; CCR-AE R.2, R.5
Identify Irrelevant Information

Identify Irrelevant Information: Which sentence or detail does not contribute to the passage's main idea or logical development? Aligned to ACCUPLACER ESL specifications; Adult ELP Standards; CCR Standards for Adult Education ACC-RS-INF; ELP 1, 9; CCR-AE R.2, R.5 - Identify Irrelevant Information standards alignment: Which sentence or detail does not contribute to the passage's main idea or logical development? Corresponding standards: ACC-RS-INF; ELP 1, 9; CCR-AE R.2, R.5.

ESL.050ACC-RS-INF; ELP 1, 6; CCR-AE R.2, R.5
Evaluate a Detail's Relevance

Evaluate a Detail's Relevance: Which explanation best describes how a particular detail supports, illustrates, or distracts from the central idea? Aligned to ACCUPLACER ESL specifications; Adult ELP Standards; CCR Standards for Adult Education ACC-RS-INF; ELP 1, 6; CCR-AE R.2, R.5 - Evaluate a Detail's Relevance standards alignment: Which explanation best describes how a particular detail supports, illustrates, or distracts from the central idea? Corresponding standards: ACC-RS-INF; ELP 1, 6; CCR-AE R.2, R.5.

ESL.051ACC-RS-INF; ELP 1, 6; CCR-AE R.1, R.3, R.8
Apply the Author's Logic to a New Situation

Apply the Author's Logic to a New Situation: Which new situation follows the same principle, rule, or reasoning used in the passage?. Aligned to ACCUPLACER ESL specifications; Adult ELP Standards; CCR Standards for Adult Education ACC-RS-INF; ELP 1, 6; CCR-AE R.1, R.3, R.8 - Apply the Author's Logic to a New Situation standards alignment: Which new situation follows the same principle, rule, or reasoning used in the passage? Corresponding standards: ACC-RS-INF; ELP 1, 6; CCR-AE R.1, R.3, R.8.

ESL.052ACC-RS-INF; ELP 1, 6; CCR-AE R.3, R.8
Transfer a Relationship by Analogy

Transfer a Relationship by Analogy: Which example has the same relationship among ideas, events, or conditions as the one described in the passage? Aligned to ACCUPLACER ESL specifications; Adult ELP Standards; CCR Standards for Adult Education ACC-RS-INF; ELP 1, 6; CCR-AE R.3, R.8 - Transfer a Relationship by Analogy standards alignment: Which example has the same relationship among ideas, events, or conditions as the one described in the passage? Corresponding standards: ACC-RS-INF; ELP 1, 6; CCR-AE R.3, R.8.

ESL.053ACC-RS-INF; ELP 1, 9, 10; CCR-AE R.1, R.5, L.1
Infer an Omitted Referent or Idea

Infer an Omitted Referent or Idea: Which unstated noun, action, or idea is required to make a reference or ellipsis in the passage coherent? Aligned to ACCUPLACER ESL specifications; Adult ELP Standards; CCR Standards for Adult Education ACC-RS-INF; ELP 1, 9, 10; CCR-AE R.1, R.5, L.1 - Infer an Omitted Referent or Idea standards alignment: Which unstated noun, action, or idea is required to make a reference or ellipsis in the passage coherent? Corresponding standards: ACC-RS-INF; ELP 1, 9, 10; CCR-AE R.1, R.5, L.1.

ESL.054ACC-RS-INF; ELP 1, 6; CCR-AE R.1, R.8
Distinguish Inference from Speculation

Distinguish Inference from Speculation: Which conclusion is supported by textual evidence rather than by outside knowledge or an unsupported guess?. Aligned to ACCUPLACER ESL specifications; Adult ELP Standards; CCR Standards for Adult Education ACC-RS-INF; ELP 1, 6; CCR-AE R.1, R.8 - Distinguish Inference from Speculation standards alignment: Which conclusion is supported by textual evidence rather than by outside knowledge or an unsupported guess? Corresponding standards: ACC-RS-INF; ELP 1, 6; CCR-AE R.1, R.8.

ESL.055ACC-RS-INF; ELP 1, 6; CCR-AE R.1, R.8
Identify an Underlying Assumption

Identify an Underlying Assumption: Which belief or condition must be true for the author's reasoning or recommendation to make sense? Aligned to ACCUPLACER ESL specifications; Adult ELP Standards; CCR Standards for Adult Education ACC-RS-INF; ELP 1, 6; CCR-AE R.1, R.8 - Identify an Underlying Assumption standards alignment: Which belief or condition must be true for the author's reasoning or recommendation to make sense? Corresponding standards: ACC-RS-INF; ELP 1, 6; CCR-AE R.1, R.8.

ESL.056ACC-RS-INF; ELP 1, 9; CCR-AE R.1, R.2, R.5
Synthesize the Passage as a Whole

Synthesize the Passage as a Whole: Which answer best manipulates, reorganizes, or summarizes information from the entire passage while preserving the author's meaning? Aligned to ACCUPLACER ESL specifications; Adult ELP Standards; CCR Standards for Adult Education ACC-RS-INF; ELP 1, 9; CCR-AE R.1, R.2, R.5 - Synthesize the Passage as a Whole standards alignment: Which answer best manipulates, reorganizes, or summarizes information from the entire passage while preserving the author's meaning? Corresponding standards: ACC-RS-INF; ELP 1, 9; CCR-AE R.1, R.2, R.5.

ESL Sentence Meaning - Vocabulary, Idioms, and Context

ESL.057ACC-SM-NV; ELP 8, 10; CCR-AE R.4, L.1, L.4
Concrete Nouns in Context

Concrete Nouns in Context: Which noun best completes a sentence about a familiar person, place, object, or everyday situation? Aligned to ACCUPLACER ESL specifications; Adult ELP Standards; CCR Standards for Adult Education ACC-SM-NV; ELP 8, 10; CCR-AE R.4, L.1, L.4 - Concrete Nouns in Context standards alignment: Which noun best completes a sentence about a familiar person, place, object, or everyday situation? Corresponding standards: ACC-SM-NV; ELP 8, 10; CCR-AE R.4, L.1, L.4.

ESL.058ACC-SM-NV; ELP 8; CCR-AE R.4, L.4, L.6
Abstract and Academic Nouns

Abstract and Academic Nouns: Which abstract or academic noun best expresses the idea required by a science, social studies, humanities, or campus context? Aligned to ACCUPLACER ESL specifications; Adult ELP Standards; CCR Standards for Adult Education ACC-SM-NV; ELP 8; CCR-AE R.4, L.4, L.6 - Abstract and Academic Nouns standards alignment: Which abstract or academic noun best expresses the idea required by a science, social studies, humanities, or campus context? Corresponding standards: ACC-SM-NV; ELP 8; CCR-AE R.4, L.4, L.6.

ESL.059ACC-SM-NV; ELP 8, 10; CCR-AE R.4, L.1, L.4
Basic Verb Meaning

Basic Verb Meaning: Which verb best expresses the action, state, or relationship required by the sentence context? Aligned to ACCUPLACER ESL specifications; Adult ELP Standards; CCR Standards for Adult Education ACC-SM-NV; ELP 8, 10; CCR-AE R.4, L.1, L.4 - Basic Verb Meaning standards alignment: Which verb best expresses the action, state, or relationship required by the sentence context? Corresponding standards: ACC-SM-NV; ELP 8, 10; CCR-AE R.4, L.1, L.4.

ESL.060ACC-SM-NV; ELP 8; CCR-AE R.4, L.5, L.6
Verb-Noun Collocations

Verb-Noun Collocations: Which verb forms the most natural and meaningful partnership with the noun or object in the sentence?. Aligned to ACCUPLACER ESL specifications; Adult ELP Standards; CCR Standards for Adult Education ACC-SM-NV; ELP 8; CCR-AE R.4, L.5, L.6 - Verb-Noun Collocations standards alignment: Which verb forms the most natural and meaningful partnership with the noun or object in the sentence? Corresponding standards: ACC-SM-NV; ELP 8; CCR-AE R.4, L.5, L.6.

ESL.061ACC-SM-NV; ELP 8, 10; CCR-AE L.1, L.4
Word Family and Part of Speech

Word Family and Part of Speech: Which form of a word—noun, verb, adjective, or adverb—makes the sentence both meaningful and grammatically complete? Aligned to ACCUPLACER ESL specifications; Adult ELP Standards; CCR Standards for Adult Education ACC-SM-NV; ELP 8, 10; CCR-AE L.1, L.4 - Word Family and Part of Speech standards alignment: Which form of a word—noun, verb, adjective, or adverb—makes the sentence both meaningful and grammatically complete? Corresponding standards: ACC-SM-NV; ELP 8, 10; CCR-AE L.1, L.4.

ESL.062ACC-SM-AACS; ELP 8; CCR-AE R.4, L.4
Adjective Meaning

Adjective Meaning: Which adjective best describes the noun or situation based on the contextual clues in the sentence? Aligned to ACCUPLACER ESL specifications; Adult ELP Standards; CCR Standards for Adult Education; ACC-SM-AACS; ELP 8; CCR-AE R.4, L.4 - Adjective Meaning standards alignment: Which adjective best describes the noun or situation based on the contextual clues in the sentence?

ESL.063ACC-SM-AACS; ELP 8; CCR-AE R.4, L.4
Adverb Meaning

Adverb Meaning: Which adverb best expresses the manner, time, frequency, degree, or viewpoint intended by the sentence? Aligned to ACCUPLACER ESL specifications; Adult ELP Standards; CCR Standards for Adult Education ACC-SM-AACS; ELP 8; CCR-AE R.4, L.4 - Adverb Meaning standards alignment: Which adverb best expresses the manner, time, frequency, degree, or viewpoint intended by the sentence? Corresponding standards: ACC-SM-AACS; ELP 8; CCR-AE R.4, L.4.

ESL.064ACC-SM-AACS; ELP 8, 10; CCR-AE L.1, L.5
Comparative Meaning

Comparative Meaning: Which comparative form correctly expresses a greater, lesser, or equal degree between two people, things, or actions? Aligned to ACCUPLACER ESL specifications; Adult ELP Standards; CCR Standards for Adult Education ACC-SM-AACS; ELP 8, 10; CCR-AE L.1, L.5 - Comparative Meaning standards alignment: Which comparative form correctly expresses a greater, lesser, or equal degree between two people, things, or actions? Corresponding standards: ACC-SM-AACS; ELP 8, 10; CCR-AE L.1, L.5.

ESL.065ACC-SM-AACS; ELP 8, 10; CCR-AE L.1, L.5
Superlative Meaning

Superlative Meaning: Which superlative form correctly identifies the highest or lowest degree within a group?. Aligned to ACCUPLACER ESL specifications; Adult ELP Standards; CCR Standards for Adult Education ACC-SM-AACS; ELP 8, 10; CCR-AE L.1, L.5 - Superlative Meaning standards alignment: Which superlative form correctly identifies the highest or lowest degree within a group? Corresponding standards: ACC-SM-AACS; ELP 8, 10; CCR-AE L.1, L.5.

ESL.066ACC-SM-AACS; ELP 8, 10; CCR-AE L.1, L.4
Degree Modifiers

Degree Modifiers: Which expression using very, too, enough, so, such, quite, or a similar modifier best matches the intended degree and result?. Aligned to ACCUPLACER ESL specifications; Adult ELP Standards; CCR Standards for Adult Education ACC-SM-AACS; ELP 8, 10; CCR-AE L.1, L.4 - Degree Modifiers standards alignment: Which expression using very, too, enough, so, such, quite, or a similar modifier best matches the intended degree and result? Corresponding standards: ACC-SM-AACS; ELP 8, 10; CCR-AE L.1, L.4.

ESL.067ACC-SM-AACS; ELP 8, 10; CCR-AE L.1, L.4
Adverbs of Frequency, Time, and Manner

Adverbs of Frequency, Time, and Manner: Which adverb best completes the sentence while matching the event's frequency, timing, or manner? Aligned to ACCUPLACER ESL specifications; Adult ELP Standards; CCR Standards for Adult Education ACC-SM-AACS; ELP 8, 10; CCR-AE L.1, L.4 - Adverbs of Frequency, Time, and Manner standards alignment: Which adverb best completes the sentence while matching the event's frequency, timing, or manner? Corresponding standards: ACC-SM-AACS; ELP 8, 10; CCR-AE L.1, L.4.

ESL.068ACC-SM-PP; ELP 8, 10; CCR-AE L.1, L.4
Prepositions of Time

Prepositions of Time: Which preposition correctly expresses a point in time, date, duration, deadline, or sequence? Aligned to ACCUPLACER ESL specifications; Adult ELP Standards; CCR Standards for Adult Education ACC-SM-PP; ELP 8, 10; CCR-AE L.1, L.4 - Prepositions of Time standards alignment: Which preposition correctly expresses a point in time, date, duration, deadline, or sequence? Corresponding standards: ACC-SM-PP; ELP 8, 10; CCR-AE L.1, L.4.

ESL.069ACC-SM-PP; ELP 8, 10; CCR-AE L.1, L.4
Prepositions of Place and Movement

Prepositions of Place and Movement: Which preposition correctly expresses location, direction, position, or movement in the sentence? Aligned to ACCUPLACER ESL specifications; Adult ELP Standards; CCR Standards for Adult Education ACC-SM-PP; ELP 8, 10; CCR-AE L.1, L.4 - Prepositions of Place and Movement standards alignment: Which preposition correctly expresses location, direction, position, or movement in the sentence? Corresponding standards: ACC-SM-PP; ELP 8, 10; CCR-AE L.1, L.4.

ESL.070ACC-SM-PP; ELP 8, 10; CCR-AE L.1, L.6
Prepositional Collocations

Prepositional Collocations: Choose the preposition that correctly completes a common expression after a noun, adjective, or verb. Aligned to ACCUPLACER ESL specifications; Adult ELP Standards; CCR Standards for Adult Education - ACC-SM-PP; ELP 8, 10; CCR-AE L.1, L.6 - Prepositional Collocations standards alignment.

ESL.071ACC-SM-PP; ELP 8, 10; CCR-AE R.4, L.1
Particles versus Prepositions

Particles versus Prepositions: Which option correctly interprets or completes a construction in which a short word functions as a verb particle rather than as a preposition? Aligned to ACCUPLACER ESL specifications; Adult ELP Standards; CCR Standards for Adult Education ACC-SM-PP; ELP 8, 10; CCR-AE R.4, L.1 - Particles versus Prepositions standards alignment: Which option correctly interprets or completes a construction in which a short word functions as a verb particle rather than as a preposition? Corresponding standards: ACC-SM-PP; ELP 8, 10; CCR-AE R.4, L.1.

ESL.072ACC-SM-PP; ELP 8, 10; CCR-AE L.1, L.4
Separable Phrasal Verbs

Separable Phrasal Verbs: Which placement of the object correctly completes a separable phrasal verb while preserving the intended meaning? Aligned to ACCUPLACER ESL specifications; Adult ELP Standards; CCR Standards for Adult Education ACC-SM-PP; ELP 8, 10; CCR-AE L.1, L.4 - Separable Phrasal Verbs standards alignment: Which placement of the object correctly completes a separable phrasal verb while preserving the intended meaning? Corresponding standards: ACC-SM-PP; ELP 8, 10; CCR-AE L.1, L.4.

ESL.073ACC-SM-PP; ELP 8, 10; CCR-AE L.1, L.4
Inseparable Phrasal Verbs

Inseparable Phrasal Verbs: Which word order correctly completes an inseparable phrasal verb or verb-preposition combination? Aligned to ACCUPLACER ESL specifications; Adult ELP Standards; CCR Standards for Adult Education ACC-SM-PP; ELP 8, 10; CCR-AE L.1, L.4 - Inseparable Phrasal Verbs standards alignment: Which word order correctly completes an inseparable phrasal verb or verb-preposition combination? Corresponding standards: ACC-SM-PP; ELP 8, 10; CCR-AE L.1, L.4.

ESL.074ACC-SM-PP; ELP 8; CCR-AE R.4, L.4, L.5
Common Two-Word Verb Meaning

Common Two-Word Verb Meaning: Which meaning best fits a common two-word verb such as give up, look for, turn on, or find out in context? Aligned to ACCUPLACER ESL specifications; Adult ELP Standards; CCR Standards for Adult Education ACC-SM-PP; ELP 8; CCR-AE R.4, L.4, L.5 - Common Two-Word Verb Meaning standards alignment: Which meaning best fits a common two-word verb such as give up, look for, turn on, or find out in context? Corresponding standards: ACC-SM-PP; ELP 8; CCR-AE R.4, L.4, L.5.

ESL.075ACC-SM-PP; ELP 8; CCR-AE R.4, L.4, L.5
Extended Phrasal Verbs

Extended Phrasal Verbs: Which meaning or completion best fits a three-word or extended phrasal verb in a more complex sentence?. Aligned to ACCUPLACER ESL specifications; Adult ELP Standards; CCR Standards for Adult Education ACC-SM-PP; ELP 8; CCR-AE R.4, L.4, L.5 - Extended Phrasal Verbs standards alignment: Which meaning or completion best fits a three-word or extended phrasal verb in a more complex sentence? Corresponding standards: ACC-SM-PP; ELP 8; CCR-AE R.4, L.4, L.5.

ESL.076ACC-SM-ID; ELP 8; CCR-AE R.4, L.5
Everyday Idioms

Everyday Idioms: Which interpretation best explains a common idiom used in a familiar social or practical situation?. Aligned to ACCUPLACER ESL specifications; Adult ELP Standards; CCR Standards for Adult Education ACC-SM-ID; ELP 8; CCR-AE R.4, L.5 - Everyday Idioms standards alignment: Which interpretation best explains a common idiom used in a familiar social or practical situation? Corresponding standards: ACC-SM-ID; ELP 8; CCR-AE R.4, L.5.

ESL.077ACC-SM-ID; ELP 7, 8; CCR-AE R.4, L.3, L.5
Academic and Campus Idioms

Academic and Campus Idioms: Which interpretation best explains an idiomatic expression used in a classroom, advising, library, registration, or campus-services context? Aligned to ACCUPLACER ESL specifications; Adult ELP Standards; CCR Standards for Adult Education ACC-SM-ID; ELP 7, 8; CCR-AE R.4, L.3, L.5 - Academic and Campus Idioms standards alignment: Which interpretation best explains an idiomatic expression used in a classroom, advising, library, registration, or campus-services context? Corresponding standards: ACC-SM-ID; ELP 7, 8; CCR-AE R.4, L.3, L.5.

ESL.078ACC-SM-ID; ELP 8; CCR-AE R.4, L.5
Figurative Idiomatic Expressions

Figurative Idiomatic Expressions: Which literal paraphrase best captures the intended figurative meaning of an idiomatic expression? Aligned to ACCUPLACER ESL specifications; Adult ELP Standards; CCR Standards for Adult Education ACC-SM-ID; ELP 8; CCR-AE R.4, L.5 - Figurative Idiomatic Expressions standards alignment: Which literal paraphrase best captures the intended figurative meaning of an idiomatic expression? Corresponding standards: ACC-SM-ID; ELP 8; CCR-AE R.4, L.5.

ESL.079ACC-SM-AACS; ELP 9, 10; CCR-AE R.5, L.1
Coordinating Connectives

Coordinating Connectives: Which coordinating word best links ideas that add information, contrast, offer a choice, or show a result? Aligned to ACCUPLACER ESL specifications; Adult ELP Standards; CCR Standards for Adult Education ACC-SM-AACS; ELP 9, 10; CCR-AE R.5, L.1 - Coordinating Connectives standards alignment: Which coordinating word best links ideas that add information, contrast, offer a choice, or show a result? Corresponding standards: ACC-SM-AACS; ELP 9, 10; CCR-AE R.5, L.1.

ESL.080ACC-SM-AACS; ELP 9, 10; CCR-AE R.3, R.5, L.1
Subordinating Connectives

Subordinating Connectives: Which subordinating word best expresses time, reason, condition, purpose, concession, or contrast between ideas? Aligned to ACCUPLACER ESL specifications; Adult ELP Standards; CCR Standards for Adult Education ACC-SM-AACS; ELP 9, 10; CCR-AE R.3, R.5, L.1 - Subordinating Connectives standards alignment: Which subordinating word best expresses time, reason, condition, purpose, concession, or contrast between ideas? Corresponding standards: ACC-SM-AACS; ELP 9, 10; CCR-AE R.3, R.5, L.1.

ESL.081ACC-SM-AACS; ELP 1, 9; CCR-AE R.3, R.5
Sequence and Chronology Connectors

Sequence and Chronology Connectors: Which connector correctly signals the order of steps or events in a one- or two-sentence text? Aligned to ACCUPLACER ESL specifications; Adult ELP Standards; CCR Standards for Adult Education ACC-SM-AACS; ELP 1, 9; CCR-AE R.3, R.5 - Sequence and Chronology Connectors standards alignment: Which connector correctly signals the order of steps or events in a one- or two-sentence text? Corresponding standards: ACC-SM-AACS; ELP 1, 9; CCR-AE R.3, R.5.

ESL.082ACC-SM-AACS; ELP 9; CCR-AE R.3, R.5
Compare-and-Contrast Connectors

Compare-and-Contrast Connectors: Which word or phrase correctly signals similarity, difference, or concession between ideas? Aligned to ACCUPLACER ESL specifications; Adult ELP Standards; CCR Standards for Adult Education ACC-SM-AACS; ELP 9; CCR-AE R.3, R.5 - Compare-and-Contrast Connectors standards alignment: Which word or phrase correctly signals similarity, difference, or concession between ideas? Corresponding standards: ACC-SM-AACS; ELP 9; CCR-AE R.3, R.5.

ESL.083ACC-SM-AACS; ELP 9; CCR-AE R.3, R.5
Cause-and-Effect Connectors

Cause-and-Effect Connectors: Which connective correctly expresses a reason, result, consequence, or explanation? Aligned to ACCUPLACER ESL specifications; Adult ELP Standards; CCR Standards for Adult Education ACC-SM-AACS; ELP 9; CCR-AE R.3, R.5 - Cause-and-Effect Connectors standards alignment: Which connective correctly expresses a reason, result, consequence, or explanation? Corresponding standards: ACC-SM-AACS; ELP 9; CCR-AE R.3, R.5.

ESL.084ACC-SM-AACS; ACC-SM-NV; ELP 8, 10; CCR-AE R.3, L.1
Time Frame and Chronology from Context

Time Frame and Chronology from Context: Which word or phrase best matches the time frame established by verb forms and temporal clues in the sentence? Aligned to ACCUPLACER ESL specifications; Adult ELP Standards; CCR Standards for Adult Education ACC-SM-AACS; ACC-SM-NV; ELP 8, 10; CCR-AE R.3, L.1 - Time Frame and Chronology from Context standards alignment: Which word or phrase best matches the time frame established by verb forms and temporal clues in the sentence? Corresponding standards: ACC-SM-AACS; ACC-SM-NV; ELP 8, 10; CCR-AE R.3, L.1.

ESL.085ACC-SM-NV; ELP 1, 10; CCR-AE R.1, L.1
Pronoun and Antecedent Meaning

Pronoun and Antecedent Meaning: Which person, object, or idea does a pronoun or reference word represent in a one- or two-sentence context? Aligned to ACCUPLACER ESL specifications; Adult ELP Standards; CCR Standards for Adult Education ACC-SM-NV; ELP 1, 10; CCR-AE R.1, L.1 - Pronoun and Antecedent Meaning standards alignment: Which person, object, or idea does a pronoun or reference word represent in a one- or two-sentence context? Corresponding standards: ACC-SM-NV; ELP 1, 10; CCR-AE R.1, L.1.

ESL.086ACC-SM-NV; ELP 1; CCR-AE R.2
Gist of a One- or Two-Sentence Text

Gist of a One- or Two-Sentence Text: Which statement best expresses the overall meaning of a short text made up of one or two sentences?. Aligned to ACCUPLACER ESL specifications; Adult ELP Standards; CCR Standards for Adult Education ACC-SM-NV; ELP 1; CCR-AE R.2 - Gist of a One- or Two-Sentence Text standards alignment: Which statement best expresses the overall meaning of a short text made up of one or two sentences? Corresponding standards: ACC-SM-NV; ELP 1; CCR-AE R.2.

ESL.087ACC-SM-NV; ELP 1, 8; CCR-AE R.1, R.4
Detail and Paraphrase in a Short Text

Detail and Paraphrase in a Short Text: Which answer correctly identifies or paraphrases a specific detail from a one- or two-sentence text? Aligned to ACCUPLACER ESL specifications; Adult ELP Standards; CCR Standards for Adult Education ACC-SM-NV; ELP 1, 8; CCR-AE R.1, R.4 - Detail and Paraphrase in a Short Text standards alignment: Which answer correctly identifies or paraphrases a specific detail from a one- or two-sentence text? Corresponding standards: ACC-SM-NV; ELP 1, 8; CCR-AE R.1, R.4.

ESL.088ACC-SM-NV/PP/AACS/ID; ELP 1, 8, 10; CCR-AE R.1, R.4, L.1, L.4
Whole-Sentence Deduction

Whole-Sentence Deduction: Which word, phrase, or interpretation is supported by the sentence as a whole when vocabulary and grammar clues must be considered together? Aligned to ACCUPLACER ESL specifications; Adult ELP Standards; CCR Standards for Adult Education ACC-SM-NV/PP/AACS/ID; ELP 1, 8, 10; CCR-AE R.1, R.4, L.1, L.4 - Whole-Sentence Deduction standards alignment: Which word, phrase, or interpretation is supported by the sentence as a whole when vocabulary and grammar clues must be considered together? Corresponding standards: ACC-SM-NV/PP/AACS/ID; ELP 1, 8, 10; CCR-AE R.1, R.4, L.1, L.4.

ESL Language Use - Nouns, Pronouns, and Agreement

ESL.089ACC-LU-NP; ELP 10; CCR-AE L.1
Regular Singular and Plural Nouns

Regular Singular and Plural Nouns: Select the noun form that correctly matches the required number in the sentence?. Aligned to ACCUPLACER ESL specifications; Adult ELP Standards; CCR Standards for Adult Education ACC-LU-NP; ELP 10; CCR-AE L.1 - Regular Singular and Plural Nouns standards alignment: Select the noun form that correctly matches the required number in the sentence? Corresponding standards: ACC-LU-NP; ELP 10; CCR-AE L.1.

ESL.090ACC-LU-NP; ELP 10; CCR-AE L.1
Irregular Plural Nouns

Irregular Plural Nouns: Select the correct irregular plural form for a noun used in context?. Aligned to ACCUPLACER ESL specifications; Adult ELP Standards; CCR Standards for Adult Education ACC-LU-NP; ELP 10; CCR-AE L.1 - Irregular Plural Nouns standards alignment: Select the correct irregular plural form for a noun used in context? Corresponding standards: ACC-LU-NP; ELP 10; CCR-AE L.1.

ESL.092ACC-LU-NP; ELP 7, 10; CCR-AE L.1, L.3
Articles: A, An, The, and Zero Article

Articles: A, An, The, and Zero Article: Which article choice correctly signals whether a noun is general, specific, singular, plural, or noncount? Aligned to ACCUPLACER ESL specifications; Adult ELP Standards; CCR Standards for Adult Education ACC-LU-NP; ELP 7, 10; CCR-AE L.1, L.3 - Articles: A, An, The, and Zero Article standards alignment: Which article choice correctly signals whether a noun is general, specific, singular, plural, or noncount? Corresponding standards: ACC-LU-NP; ELP 7, 10; CCR-AE L.1, L.3.

ESL.093ACC-LU-NP; ELP 10; CCR-AE L.1
Quantifiers and Amount Words

Quantifiers and Amount Words: Which quantifier correctly matches the noun's countability, number, and intended amount? Aligned to ACCUPLACER ESL specifications; Adult ELP Standards; CCR Standards for Adult Education ACC-LU-NP; ELP 10; CCR-AE L.1 - Quantifiers and Amount Words standards alignment: Which quantifier correctly matches the noun's countability, number, and intended amount? Corresponding standards: ACC-LU-NP; ELP 10; CCR-AE L.1.

ESL.094ACC-LU-NP; ELP 10; CCR-AE L.1, L.2
Possessive Nouns

Possessive Nouns: Which singular or plural possessive noun form correctly expresses ownership or association? Aligned to ACCUPLACER ESL specifications; Adult ELP Standards; CCR Standards for Adult Education ACC-LU-NP; ELP 10; CCR-AE L.1, L.2 - Possessive Nouns standards alignment: Which singular or plural possessive noun form correctly expresses ownership or association? Corresponding standards: ACC-LU-NP; ELP 10; CCR-AE L.1, L.2.

ESL.095ACC-LU-NP; ELP 10; CCR-AE L.1
Subject Pronouns

Subject Pronouns: Which subject pronoun correctly replaces the noun phrase and agrees in person, number, and gender where relevant? Aligned to ACCUPLACER ESL specifications; Adult ELP Standards; CCR Standards for Adult Education ACC-LU-NP; ELP 10; CCR-AE L.1 - Subject Pronouns standards alignment: Which subject pronoun correctly replaces the noun phrase and agrees in person, number, and gender where relevant? Corresponding standards: ACC-LU-NP; ELP 10; CCR-AE L.1.

ESL.096ACC-LU-NP; ELP 10; CCR-AE L.1
Object Pronouns

Object Pronouns: Which object pronoun correctly follows a verb or preposition in the sentence? Aligned to ACCUPLACER ESL specifications; Adult ELP Standards; CCR Standards for Adult Education ACC-LU-NP; ELP 10; CCR-AE L.1 - Object Pronouns standards alignment: Which object pronoun correctly follows a verb or preposition in the sentence? Corresponding standards: ACC-LU-NP; ELP 10; CCR-AE L.1.

ESL.097ACC-LU-NP; ELP 10; CCR-AE L.1
Possessive Adjectives and Possessive Pronouns

Possessive Adjectives and Possessive Pronouns: Which possessive form correctly functions before a noun or independently in the sentence?. Aligned to ACCUPLACER ESL specifications; Adult ELP Standards; CCR Standards for Adult Education ACC-LU-NP; ELP 10; CCR-AE L.1 - Possessive Adjectives and Possessive Pronouns standards alignment: Which possessive form correctly functions before a noun or independently in the sentence? Corresponding standards: ACC-LU-NP; ELP 10; CCR-AE L.1.

ESL.099ACC-LU-NP; ACC-LU-SS; ELP 9, 10; CCR-AE L.1
Relative Pronouns

Relative Pronouns: Which relative pronoun correctly introduces a clause referring to a person, thing, place, time, or possession? Aligned to ACCUPLACER ESL specifications; Adult ELP Standards; CCR Standards for Adult Education ACC-LU-NP; ACC-LU-SS; ELP 9, 10; CCR-AE L.1 - Relative Pronouns standards alignment: Which relative pronoun correctly introduces a clause referring to a person, thing, place, time, or possession? Corresponding standards: ACC-LU-NP; ACC-LU-SS; ELP 9, 10; CCR-AE L.1.

ESL.100ACC-LU-NP; ACC-LU-SVA; ELP 10; CCR-AE L.1
Indefinite Pronouns

Indefinite Pronouns: Which indefinite pronoun correctly expresses an unspecified person or quantity and controls the appropriate verb or pronoun form? Aligned to ACCUPLACER ESL content specifications; Adult ELP Standards; CCR Standards for Adult Education ACC-LU-NP; ACC-LU-SVA; ELP 10; CCR-AE L.1 - Indefinite Pronouns standards alignment: Which indefinite pronoun correctly expresses an unspecified person or quantity and controls the appropriate verb or pronoun form? Corresponding standards: ACC-LU-NP; ACC-LU-SVA; ELP 10; CCR-AE L.1.

ESL.102ACC-LU-NP; ACC-LU-SS; ELP 9, 10; CCR-AE W.4, L.1
Clear Pronoun Reference

Clear Pronoun Reference: Which revision removes an ambiguous, vague, or missing pronoun reference? Aligned to ACCUPLACER ESL specifications; Adult ELP Standards; CCR Standards for Adult Education ACC-LU-NP; ACC-LU-SS; ELP 9, 10; CCR-AE W.4, L.1 - Clear Pronoun Reference standards alignment: Which revision removes an ambiguous, vague, or missing pronoun reference? Corresponding standards: ACC-LU-NP; ACC-LU-SS; ELP 9, 10; CCR-AE W.4, L.1.

ESL Language Use - Verbs and Subject-Verb Agreement

ESL.105ACC-LU-SVA; ACC-LU-SS; ELP 9, 10; CCR-AE L.1
Agreement with Intervening Phrases

Agreement with Intervening Phrases: Which verb agrees with the true subject when a prepositional phrase, appositive, or other phrase comes between them? Aligned to ACCUPLACER ESL specifications; Adult ELP Standards; CCR Standards for Adult Education ACC-LU-SVA; ACC-LU-SS; ELP 9, 10; CCR-AE L.1 - Agreement with Intervening Phrases standards alignment: Which verb agrees with the true subject when a prepositional phrase, appositive, or other phrase comes between them? Corresponding standards: ACC-LU-SVA; ACC-LU-SS; ELP 9, 10; CCR-AE L.1.

ESL.106ACC-LU-SVA; ELP 10; CCR-AE L.1
Agreement with Compound Subjects

Agreement with Compound Subjects: Which verb correctly agrees with subjects joined by and, or, nor, either...or, or neither...nor? Aligned to ACCUPLACER ESL specifications; Adult ELP Standards; CCR Standards for Adult Education ACC-LU-SVA; ELP 10; CCR-AE L.1 - Agreement with Compound Subjects standards alignment: Which verb correctly agrees with subjects joined by and, or, nor, either...or, or neither...nor? Corresponding standards: ACC-LU-SVA; ELP 10; CCR-AE L.1.

ESL.107ACC-LU-SVA; ACC-LU-NP; ELP 10; CCR-AE L.1
Agreement with Indefinite-Pronoun Subjects

Agreement with Indefinite-Pronoun Subjects: Which verb correctly agrees with an indefinite pronoun that is singular, plural, or variable by context? Aligned to ACCUPLACER ESL specifications; Adult ELP Standards; CCR Standards for Adult Education ACC-LU-SVA; ACC-LU-NP; ELP 10; CCR-AE L.1 - Agreement with Indefinite-Pronoun Subjects standards alignment: Which verb correctly agrees with an indefinite pronoun that is singular, plural, or variable by context? Corresponding standards: ACC-LU-SVA; ACC-LU-NP; ELP 10; CCR-AE L.1.

ESL.108ACC-LU-SVA; ELP 10; CCR-AE L.1
Agreement with Collective, Quantity, and Title Subjects

Agreement with Collective, Quantity, and Title Subjects: Which verb correctly agrees with a collective noun, amount, measurement, title, or other grammatically singular expression? Aligned to ACCUPLACER ESL specifications; Adult ELP Standards; CCR Standards for Adult Education ACC-LU-SVA; ELP 10; CCR-AE L.1 - Agreement with Collective, Quantity, and Title Subjects standards alignment: Which verb correctly agrees with a collective noun, amount, measurement, title, or other grammatically singular expression? Corresponding standards: ACC-LU-SVA; ELP 10; CCR-AE L.1.

ESL.109ACC-LU-SVA; ACC-LU-SS; ELP 9, 10; CCR-AE L.1
Agreement in There Is/Are and Inverted Sentences

Agreement in There Is/Are and Inverted Sentences: Which verb agrees with the delayed subject in a sentence beginning with there or using inverted word order? Aligned to ACCUPLACER ESL specifications; Adult ELP Standards; CCR Standards for Adult Education ACC-LU-SVA; ACC-LU-SS; ELP 9, 10; CCR-AE L.1 - Agreement in There Is/Are and Inverted Sentences standards alignment: Which verb agrees with the delayed subject in a sentence beginning with there or using inverted word order? Corresponding standards: ACC-LU-SVA; ACC-LU-SS; ELP 9, 10; CCR-AE L.1.

ESL.110ACC-LU-V; ELP 10; CCR-AE L.1
Simple Present Forms and Uses

Simple Present Forms and Uses: Which simple-present verb form correctly expresses a habit, fact, schedule, or general truth?. Aligned to ACCUPLACER ESL specifications; Adult ELP Standards; CCR Standards for Adult Education ACC-LU-V; ELP 10; CCR-AE L.1 - Simple Present Forms and Uses standards alignment: Which simple-present verb form correctly expresses a habit, fact, schedule, or general truth? Corresponding standards: ACC-LU-V; ELP 10; CCR-AE L.1.

ESL.111ACC-LU-V; ELP 10; CCR-AE L.1
Present Progressive Forms and Uses

Present Progressive Forms and Uses: Which present-progressive form correctly expresses an action in progress, a temporary situation, or a planned near-future event?. Aligned to ACCUPLACER ESL specifications; Adult ELP Standards; CCR Standards for Adult Education ACC-LU-V; ELP 10; CCR-AE L.1 - Present Progressive Forms and Uses standards alignment: Which present-progressive form correctly expresses an action in progress, a temporary situation, or a planned near-future event? Corresponding standards: ACC-LU-V; ELP 10; CCR-AE L.1.

ESL.112ACC-LU-V; ELP 10; CCR-AE L.1
Simple Past Regular Forms

Simple Past Regular Forms: Which regular past-tense form correctly expresses a completed action at a definite past time? Aligned to ACCUPLACER ESL specifications; Adult ELP Standards; CCR Standards for Adult Education ACC-LU-V; ELP 10; CCR-AE L.1 - Simple Past Regular Forms standards alignment: Which regular past-tense form correctly expresses a completed action at a definite past time? Corresponding standards: ACC-LU-V; ELP 10; CCR-AE L.1.

ESL.113ACC-LU-V; ELP 10; CCR-AE L.1
Irregular Past and Past Participle Forms

Irregular Past and Past Participle Forms: Which irregular past or past-participle form correctly completes the sentence? Aligned to ACCUPLACER ESL specifications; Adult ELP Standards; CCR Standards for Adult Education ACC-LU-V; ELP 10; CCR-AE L.1 - Irregular Past and Past Participle Forms standards alignment: Which irregular past or past-participle form correctly completes the sentence? Corresponding standards: ACC-LU-V; ELP 10; CCR-AE L.1.

ESL.114ACC-LU-V; ELP 7, 10; CCR-AE L.1, L.3
Future Forms

Future Forms: Which form using will, be going to, the present progressive, or the simple present best expresses the intended future meaning? Aligned to ACCUPLACER ESL specifications; Adult ELP Standards; CCR Standards for Adult Education ACC-LU-V; ELP 7, 10; CCR-AE L.1, L.3 - Future Forms standards alignment: Which form using will, be going to, the present progressive, or the simple present best expresses the intended future meaning? Corresponding standards: ACC-LU-V; ELP 7, 10; CCR-AE L.1, L.3.

ESL.115ACC-LU-V; ELP 10; CCR-AE L.1
Present Perfect

Present Perfect: Which present-perfect form correctly connects an indefinite past action, life experience, or continuing situation to the present?. Aligned to ACCUPLACER ESL specifications; Adult ELP Standards; CCR Standards for Adult Education ACC-LU-V; ELP 10; CCR-AE L.1 - Present Perfect standards alignment: Which present-perfect form correctly connects an indefinite past action, life experience, or continuing situation to the present? Corresponding standards: ACC-LU-V; ELP 10; CCR-AE L.1.

ESL.116ACC-LU-V; ELP 9, 10; CCR-AE L.1
Past Perfect

Past Perfect: Which past-perfect form correctly identifies an action completed before another past action or time? Aligned to ACCUPLACER ESL specifications; Adult ELP Standards; CCR Standards for Adult Education ACC-LU-V; ELP 9, 10; CCR-AE L.1 - Past Perfect standards alignment: Which past-perfect form correctly identifies an action completed before another past action or time? Corresponding standards: ACC-LU-V; ELP 9, 10; CCR-AE L.1.

ESL.117ACC-LU-V; ELP 9, 10; CCR-AE W.4, L.1
Tense Consistency and Time Markers

Tense Consistency and Time Markers: Which verb sequence remains consistent with the sentence's time frame and temporal expressions? Aligned to ACCUPLACER ESL specifications; Adult ELP Standards; CCR Standards for Adult Education ACC-LU-V; ELP 9, 10; CCR-AE W.4, L.1 - Tense Consistency and Time Markers standards alignment: Which verb sequence remains consistent with the sentence's time frame and temporal expressions? Corresponding standards: ACC-LU-V; ELP 9, 10; CCR-AE W.4, L.1.

ESL.118ACC-LU-V; ACC-LU-SC; ELP 9, 10; CCR-AE L.1
Sequence of Tenses in Complex Sentences

Sequence of Tenses in Complex Sentences: Which verb forms correctly express the time relationship among main and dependent clauses?. Aligned to ACCUPLACER ESL specifications; Adult ELP Standards; CCR Standards for Adult Education ACC-LU-V; ACC-LU-SC; ELP 9, 10; CCR-AE L.1 - Sequence of Tenses in Complex Sentences standards alignment: Which verb forms correctly express the time relationship among main and dependent clauses? Corresponding standards: ACC-LU-V; ACC-LU-SC; ELP 9, 10; CCR-AE L.1.

ESL.119ACC-LU-V; ELP 7, 10; CCR-AE L.1, L.3
Modals of Ability, Permission, and Necessity

Modals of Ability, Permission, and Necessity: Which modal or modal-like expression correctly conveys ability, permission, prohibition, obligation, or lack of necessity? Aligned to ACCUPLACER ESL specifications; Adult ELP Standards; CCR Standards for Adult Education ACC-LU-V; ELP 7, 10; CCR-AE L.1, L.3 - Modals of Ability, Permission, and Necessity standards alignment: Which modal or modal-like expression correctly conveys ability, permission, prohibition, obligation, or lack of necessity? Corresponding standards: ACC-LU-V; ELP 7, 10; CCR-AE L.1, L.3.

ESL.120ACC-LU-V; ELP 7, 10; CCR-AE L.1, L.3
Modals of Advice, Possibility, and Probability

Modals of Advice, Possibility, and Probability: Which modal best expresses advice, expectation, possibility, deduction, or degree of certainty? Aligned to ACCUPLACER ESL specifications; Adult ELP Standards; CCR Standards for Adult Education ACC-LU-V; ELP 7, 10; CCR-AE L.1, L.3 - Modals of Advice, Possibility, and Probability standards alignment: Which modal best expresses advice, expectation, possibility, deduction, or degree of certainty? Corresponding standards: ACC-LU-V; ELP 7, 10; CCR-AE L.1, L.3.

ESL.121ACC-LU-V; ACC-LU-SS; ELP 7, 9, 10; CCR-AE L.1, L.3
Active and Passive Voice

Active and Passive Voice: Which active or passive construction correctly emphasizes the doer, receiver, or process intended by the sentence? Aligned to ACCUPLACER ESL specifications; Adult ELP Standards; CCR Standards for Adult Education ACC-LU-V; ACC-LU-SS; ELP 7, 9, 10; CCR-AE L.1, L.3 - Active and Passive Voice standards alignment: Which active or passive construction correctly emphasizes the doer, receiver, or process intended by the sentence? Corresponding standards: ACC-LU-V; ACC-LU-SS; ELP 7, 9, 10; CCR-AE L.1, L.3.

ESL.122ACC-LU-V; ACC-LU-SS; ELP 9, 10; CCR-AE L.1
Gerunds, Infinitives, and Participles

Gerunds, Infinitives, and Participles: Which nonfinite verb form correctly follows the controlling verb or functions as a noun, adjective, or reduced clause? Aligned to ACCUPLACER ESL specifications; Adult ELP Standards; CCR Standards for Adult Education ACC-LU-V; ACC-LU-SS; ELP 9, 10; CCR-AE L.1 - Gerunds, Infinitives, and Participles standards alignment: Which nonfinite verb form correctly follows the controlling verb or functions as a noun, adjective, or reduced clause? Corresponding standards: ACC-LU-V; ACC-LU-SS; ELP 9, 10; CCR-AE L.1.

ESL Language Use - Modifiers, Sentence Structure, and Combining

ESL.123ACC-LU-AA; ELP 10; CCR-AE L.1
Adjective versus Adverb Form

Adjective versus Adverb Form: Which modifier form correctly describes a noun, verb, adjective, adverb, or entire clause?. Aligned to ACCUPLACER ESL specifications; Adult ELP Standards; CCR Standards for Adult Education ACC-LU-AA; ELP 10; CCR-AE L.1 - Adjective versus Adverb Form standards alignment: Which modifier form correctly describes a noun, verb, adjective, adverb, or entire clause? Corresponding standards: ACC-LU-AA; ELP 10; CCR-AE L.1..

ESL.124ACC-LU-AA; ELP 9, 10; CCR-AE L.1
Adjective Order

Adjective Order: Which sequence places multiple adjectives in a natural and grammatically acceptable order before a noun? Aligned to ACCUPLACER ESL specifications; Adult ELP Standards; CCR Standards for Adult Education ACC-LU-AA; ELP 9, 10; CCR-AE L.1 - Adjective Order standards alignment: Which sequence places multiple adjectives in a natural and grammatically acceptable order before a noun? Corresponding standards: ACC-LU-AA; ELP 9, 10; CCR-AE L.1.

ESL.125ACC-LU-AA; ELP 7, 9, 10; CCR-AE L.1, L.3
Adverb Placement

Adverb Placement: Which position for an adverb of frequency, manner, time, degree, or focus preserves both grammar and intended meaning? Aligned to ACCUPLACER ESL specifications; Adult ELP Standards; CCR Standards for Adult Education ACC-LU-AA; ELP 7, 9, 10; CCR-AE L.1, L.3 - Adverb Placement standards alignment: Which position for an adverb of frequency, manner, time, degree, or focus preserves both grammar and intended meaning? Corresponding standards: ACC-LU-AA; ELP 7, 9, 10; CCR-AE L.1, L.3.

ESL.126ACC-LU-AA; ELP 10; CCR-AE L.1
Comparative Forms

Comparative Forms: Which regular or irregular comparative form correctly compares two people, things, quantities, or actions?. Aligned to ACCUPLACER ESL specifications; Adult ELP Standards; CCR Standards for Adult Education ACC-LU-AA; ELP 10; CCR-AE L.1 - Comparative Forms standards alignment: Which regular or irregular comparative form correctly compares two people, things, quantities, or actions? Corresponding standards: ACC-LU-AA; ELP 10; CCR-AE L.1.

ESL.127ACC-LU-AA; ELP 10; CCR-AE L.1
Superlative Forms

Superlative Forms: Which regular or irregular superlative form correctly compares one member with an entire group? Aligned to ACCUPLACER ESL specifications; Adult ELP Standards; CCR Standards for Adult Education ACC-LU-AA; ELP 10; CCR-AE L.1 - Superlative Forms standards alignment: Which regular or irregular superlative form correctly compares one member with an entire group? Corresponding standards: ACC-LU-AA; ELP 10; CCR-AE L.1.

ESL.128ACC-LU-AA; ELP 9, 10; CCR-AE L.1
Equal and Unequal Comparisons

Equal and Unequal Comparisons: Which structure using as...as, not as...as, less, fewer, or more correctly expresses the intended comparison? Aligned to ACCUPLACER ESL specifications; Adult ELP Standards; CCR Standards for Adult Education ACC-LU-AA; ELP 9, 10; CCR-AE L.1 - Equal and Unequal Comparisons standards alignment: Which structure using as...as, not as...as, less, fewer, or more correctly expresses the intended comparison? Corresponding standards: ACC-LU-AA; ELP 9, 10; CCR-AE L.1.

ESL.129ACC-LU-AA; ACC-LU-SC; ELP 9, 10; CCR-AE L.1
So, Such, Too, and Enough

So, Such, Too, and Enough: Which degree structure correctly links a quality or quantity to an intended result or limitation?. Aligned to ACCUPLACER ESL specifications; Adult ELP Standards; CCR Standards for Adult Education ACC-LU-AA; ACC-LU-SC; ELP 9, 10; CCR-AE L.1 - So, Such, Too, and Enough standards alignment: Which degree structure correctly links a quality or quantity to an intended result or limitation? Corresponding standards: ACC-LU-AA; ACC-LU-SC; ELP 9, 10; CCR-AE L.1.

ESL.130ACC-LU-AA; ACC-LU-SS; ELP 9, 10; CCR-AE W.4, W.5, L.1
Misplaced and Dangling Modifiers

Misplaced and Dangling Modifiers: Which revision places a modifier next to the word it logically describes and supplies a clear subject where needed? Aligned to ACCUPLACER ESL specifications; Adult ELP Standards; CCR Standards for Adult Education ACC-LU-AA; ACC-LU-SS; ELP 9, 10; CCR-AE W.4, W.5, L.1 - Misplaced and Dangling Modifiers standards alignment: Which revision places a modifier next to the word it logically describes and supplies a clear subject where needed? Corresponding standards: ACC-LU-AA; ACC-LU-SS; ELP 9, 10; CCR-AE W.4, W.5, L.1.

ESL.131ACC-LU-SS; ELP 9, 10; CCR-AE W.4, L.1
Prepositional Phrase Placement

Prepositional Phrase Placement: Which sentence places a prepositional phrase so that its relationship to the modified word is clear? Aligned to ACCUPLACER ESL specifications; Adult ELP Standards; CCR Standards for Adult Education ACC-LU-SS; ELP 9, 10; CCR-AE W.4, L.1 - Prepositional Phrase Placement standards alignment: Which sentence places a prepositional phrase so that its relationship to the modified word is clear? Corresponding standards: ACC-LU-SS; ELP 9, 10; CCR-AE W.4, L.1.

ESL.132ACC-LU-SS; ELP 9, 10; CCR-AE L.1
Basic English Word Order

Basic English Word Order: Which arrangement follows standard subject-verb-object order and places complements and modifiers appropriately?. Aligned to ACCUPLACER ESL specifications; Adult ELP Standards; CCR Standards for Adult Education ACC-LU-SS; ELP 9, 10; CCR-AE L.1 - Basic English Word Order standards alignment: Which arrangement follows standard subject-verb-object order and places complements and modifiers appropriately? Corresponding standards: ACC-LU-SS; ELP 9, 10; CCR-AE L.1.

ESL.133ACC-LU-SS; ACC-LU-V; ELP 2, 10; CCR-AE L.1
Questions, Negation, and Auxiliary Inversion

Questions, Negation, and Auxiliary Inversion: Which form correctly changes a statement into a yes/no or wh-question or creates a negative sentence using the proper auxiliary?. Aligned to ACCUPLACER ESL specifications; Adult ELP Standards; CCR Standards for Adult Education ACC-LU-SS; ACC-LU-V; ELP 2, 10; CCR-AE L.1 - Questions, Negation, and Auxiliary Inversion standards alignment: Which form correctly changes a statement into a yes/no or wh-question or creates a negative sentence using the proper auxiliary? Corresponding standards: ACC-LU-SS; ACC-LU-V; ELP 2, 10; CCR-AE L.1.

ESL.134ACC-LU-SS; ELP 9, 10; CCR-AE W.4, L.1
Sentence Fragments

Sentence Fragments: Which choice is a complete sentence, or which revision supplies the missing subject, verb, or independent clause? Aligned to ACCUPLACER ESL specifications; Adult ELP Standards; CCR Standards for Adult Education ACC-LU-SS; ELP 9, 10; CCR-AE W.4, L.1 - Sentence Fragments standards alignment: Which choice is a complete sentence, or which revision supplies the missing subject, verb, or independent clause? Corresponding standards: ACC-LU-SS; ELP 9, 10; CCR-AE W.4, L.1.

ESL.135ACC-LU-SS; ACC-LU-SC; ELP 9, 10; CCR-AE W.4, W.5, L.1, L.2
Run-Ons and Comma Splices

Run-Ons and Comma Splices: Which revision correctly separates or joins independent clauses without creating a run-on or comma splice?. Aligned to ACCUPLACER ESL specifications; Adult ELP Standards; CCR Standards for Adult Education ACC-LU-SS; ACC-LU-SC; ELP 9, 10; CCR-AE W.4, W.5, L.1, L.2 - Run-Ons and Comma Splices standards alignment: Which revision correctly separates or joins independent clauses without creating a run-on or comma splice? Corresponding standards: ACC-LU-SS; ACC-LU-SC; ELP 9, 10; CCR-AE W.4, W.5, L.1, L.2.

ESL.136ACC-LU-SS; ELP 9, 10; CCR-AE W.4, L.1
Parallel Structure

Parallel Structure: Which sentence uses matching grammatical forms in a series, comparison, paired construction, or coordinated idea? Aligned to ACCUPLACER ESL specifications; Adult ELP Standards; CCR Standards for Adult Education ACC-LU-SS; ELP 9, 10; CCR-AE W.4, L.1 - Parallel Structure standards alignment: Which sentence uses matching grammatical forms in a series, comparison, paired construction, or coordinated idea? Corresponding standards: ACC-LU-SS; ELP 9, 10; CCR-AE W.4, L.1.

ESL.137ACC-LU-SC; ELP 9, 10; CCR-AE W.4, L.1, L.2
Coordination

Coordination: Which coordinating conjunction or punctuation pattern correctly joins ideas of equal grammatical importance?. Aligned to ACCUPLACER ESL specifications; Adult ELP Standards; CCR Standards for Adult Education ACC-LU-SC; ELP 9, 10; CCR-AE W.4, L.1, L.2 - Coordination standards alignment: Which coordinating conjunction or punctuation pattern correctly joins ideas of equal grammatical importance? Corresponding standards: ACC-LU-SC; ELP 9, 10; CCR-AE W.4, L.1, L.2.

ESL.138ACC-LU-SC; ELP 9, 10; CCR-AE W.4, L.1
Subordination

Subordination: Which subordinating conjunction or dependent-clause structure accurately expresses time, reason, condition, concession, or purpose? Aligned to ACCUPLACER ESL specifications; Adult ELP Standards; CCR Standards for Adult Education ACC-LU-SC; ELP 9, 10; CCR-AE W.4, L.1 - Subordination standards alignment: Which subordinating conjunction or dependent-clause structure accurately expresses time, reason, condition, concession, or purpose? Corresponding standards: ACC-LU-SC; ELP 9, 10; CCR-AE W.4, L.1.

ESL.139ACC-LU-SS; ACC-LU-SC; ELP 9, 10; CCR-AE W.4, L.1, L.2
Relative Clauses

Relative Clauses: Which relative-clause construction correctly adds essential or nonessential information and maintains clear reference? Aligned to ACCUPLACER ESL specifications; Adult ELP Standards; CCR Standards for Adult Education ACC-LU-SS; ACC-LU-SC; ELP 9, 10; CCR-AE W.4, L.1, L.2 - Relative Clauses standards alignment: Which relative-clause construction correctly adds essential or nonessential information and maintains clear reference? Corresponding standards: ACC-LU-SS; ACC-LU-SC; ELP 9, 10; CCR-AE W.4, L.1, L.2.

ESL.140ACC-LU-SC; ACC-LU-SS; ELP 9, 10; CCR-AE W.4, W.5, L.1
Sentence Combining with Preserved Meaning

Sentence Combining with Preserved Meaning: Choose the sentence that combines two statements while retaining all essential meaning, logical relationships, and grammatical accuracy. Aligned to ACCUPLACER ESL specifications; Adult ELP Standards; CCR Standards for Adult Education - ACC-LU-SC; ACC-LU-SS; ELP 9, 10; CCR-AE W.4, W.5, L.1.

ESL Language Use - Advanced Clause Relationships and Mechanics

ESL.141ACC-LU-SS; ACC-LU-SC; ELP 9, 10; CCR-AE W.4, W.5, L.1
Appositives and Participial Phrases

Appositives and Participial Phrases: Which combined sentence uses an appositive or participial phrase to reduce repetition without creating ambiguity or a dangling modifier? Aligned to ACCUPLACER ESL specifications; Adult ELP Standards; CCR Standards for Adult Education ACC-LU-SS; ACC-LU-SC; ELP 9, 10; CCR-AE W.4, W.5, L.1 - Appositives and Participial Phrases standards alignment: Which combined sentence uses an appositive or participial phrase to reduce repetition without creating ambiguity or a dangling modifier? Corresponding standards: ACC-LU-SS; ACC-LU-SC; ELP 9, 10; CCR-AE W.4, W.5, L.1.

ESL.142ACC-LU-SS; ACC-LU-SC; ELP 9, 10; CCR-AE L.1
Noun Clauses and Indirect Questions

Noun Clauses and Indirect Questions: Which noun-clause or indirect-question structure uses statement word order and functions correctly as a subject, object, or complement? Aligned to ACCUPLACER ESL specifications; Adult ELP Standards; CCR Standards for Adult Education ACC-LU-SS; ACC-LU-SC; ELP 9, 10; CCR-AE L.1 - Noun Clauses and Indirect Questions standards alignment: Which noun-clause or indirect-question structure uses statement word order and functions correctly as a subject, object, or complement? Corresponding standards: ACC-LU-SS; ACC-LU-SC; ELP 9, 10; CCR-AE L.1.

ESL.143ACC-LU-V; ACC-LU-SC; ELP 7, 9, 10; CCR-AE L.1, L.3
Real and Unreal Conditionals

Real and Unreal Conditionals: Which conditional form correctly expresses a factual, likely, hypothetical, or past-unreal relationship? Aligned to ACCUPLACER ESL specifications; Adult ELP Standards; CCR Standards for Adult Education ACC-LU-V; ACC-LU-SC; ELP 7, 9, 10; CCR-AE L.1, L.3 - Real and Unreal Conditionals standards alignment: Which conditional form correctly expresses a factual, likely, hypothetical, or past-unreal relationship? Corresponding standards: ACC-LU-V; ACC-LU-SC; ELP 7, 9, 10; CCR-AE L.1, L.3.

ESL.144ACC-LU-SC; ELP 9; CCR-AE W.4, L.1, L.3
Logical Connector Selection

Logical Connector Selection: Which transition or conjunction most accurately expresses addition, contrast, cause, result, example, sequence, or conclusion? Aligned to ACCUPLACER ESL specifications; Adult ELP Standards; CCR Standards for Adult Education ACC-LU-SC; ELP 9; CCR-AE W.4, L.1, L.3 - Logical Connector Selection standards alignment: Which transition or conjunction most accurately expresses addition, contrast, cause, result, example, sequence, or conclusion? Corresponding standards: ACC-LU-SC; ELP 9; CCR-AE W.4, L.1, L.3.

ESL.145ACC-LU-SS; ELP 10; CCR-AE W.4, L.2
Sentence-Boundary Punctuation

Sentence-Boundary Punctuation: Which punctuation correctly ends, separates, or joins complete sentences using a period, semicolon, colon, or comma with a conjunction?. Aligned to ACCUPLACER ESL specifications; Adult ELP Standards; CCR Standards for Adult Education ACC-LU-SS; ELP 10; CCR-AE W.4, L.2 - Sentence-Boundary Punctuation standards alignment: Which punctuation correctly ends, separates, or joins complete sentences using a period, semicolon, colon, or comma with a conjunction? Corresponding standards: ACC-LU-SS; ELP 10; CCR-AE W.4, L.2.

ESL.146ACC-LU-SS; ELP 10; CCR-AE L.2
Commas within Sentences

Commas within Sentences: Which sentence correctly uses commas with introductory elements, dependent clauses, nonessential information, direct address, or items in a series? Aligned to ACCUPLACER ESL specifications; Adult ELP Standards; CCR Standards for Adult Education ACC-LU-SS; ELP 10; CCR-AE L.2 - Commas within Sentences standards alignment: Which sentence correctly uses commas with introductory elements, dependent clauses, nonessential information, direct address, or items in a series? Corresponding standards: ACC-LU-SS; ELP 10; CCR-AE L.2.

ESL.147ACC-LU-SS; ELP 10; CCR-AE L.2
Apostrophes, Capitalization, and End Marks

Apostrophes, Capitalization, and End Marks: Which option correctly applies apostrophes, capitalization, and final punctuation in standard written English?. Aligned to ACCUPLACER ESL specifications; Adult ELP Standards; CCR Standards for Adult Education ACC-LU-SS; ELP 10; CCR-AE L.2 - Apostrophes, Capitalization, and End Marks standards alignment: Which option correctly applies apostrophes, capitalization, and final punctuation in standard written English? Corresponding standards: ACC-LU-SS; ELP 10; CCR-AE L.2.

ESL.148ACC-LU-SC; ELP 7, 9, 10; CCR-AE W.4, W.5, L.3
Concise and Nonredundant Combining

Concise and Nonredundant Combining: Which combined sentence is grammatically correct, logically complete, and free from unnecessary repetition or wordiness? Aligned to ACCUPLACER ESL specifications; Adult ELP Standards; CCR Standards for Adult Education ACC-LU-SC; ELP 7, 9, 10; CCR-AE W.4, W.5, L.3 - Concise and Nonredundant Combining standards alignment: Which combined sentence is grammatically correct, logically complete, and free from unnecessary repetition or wordiness? Corresponding standards: ACC-LU-SC; ELP 7, 9, 10; CCR-AE W.4, W.5, L.3.

ESL Listening - Literal Comprehension

ESL.149ACC-LS-LIT; ELP 1; CCR-AE SL.2
Main Subject of a Conversation

Main Subject of a Conversation: After hearing a conversation, which option identifies what the speakers are mainly discussing? Aligned to ACCUPLACER ESL specifications; Adult ELP Standards; CCR Standards for Adult Education ACC-LS-LIT; ELP 1; CCR-AE SL.2 - Main Subject of a Conversation standards alignment: After hearing a conversation, which option identifies what the speakers are mainly discussing? Corresponding standards: ACC-LS-LIT; ELP 1; CCR-AE SL.2.

ESL.150ACC-LS-LIT; ELP 1; CCR-AE SL.2
Main Idea of a Lecture

Main Idea of a Lecture: After hearing a short lecture, identify the statement that best expresses its central idea. Aligned to ACCUPLACER ESL specifications; Adult ELP Standards; CCR Standards for Adult Education ACC-LS-LIT; ELP 1; CCR-AE SL.2 - Main Idea of a Lecture standards alignment: After hearing a short lecture, which statement best expresses its central idea? Corresponding standards: ACC-LS-LIT; ELP 1; CCR-AE SL.2.

ESL.151ACC-LS-LIT; ELP 1; CCR-AE SL.2
Explicit Detail in a Conversation

Explicit Detail in a Conversation: Which answer accurately reports a detail directly stated by one or more speakers? Aligned to ACCUPLACER ESL specifications; Adult ELP Standards; CCR Standards for Adult Education ACC-LS-LIT; ELP 1; CCR-AE SL.2 - Explicit Detail in a Conversation standards alignment: Which answer accurately reports a detail directly stated by one or more speakers? Corresponding standards: ACC-LS-LIT; ELP 1; CCR-AE SL.2.

ESL.152ACC-LS-LIT; ELP 1; CCR-AE SL.2
Explicit Detail in a Lecture

Explicit Detail in a Lecture: Which answer accurately reports a fact, example, definition, or explanation stated in the lecture?. Aligned to ACCUPLACER ESL specifications; Adult ELP Standards; CCR Standards for Adult Education ACC-LS-LIT; ELP 1; CCR-AE SL.2 - Explicit Detail in a Lecture standards alignment: Which answer accurately reports a fact, example, definition, or explanation stated in the lecture? Corresponding standards: ACC-LS-LIT; ELP 1; CCR-AE SL.2.

ESL.153ACC-LS-LIT; ELP 1, 2; CCR-AE SL.1, SL.2
Speaker Roles and Relationships

Speaker Roles and Relationships: Which description best identifies who the speakers are and how they are related based on what they say? Aligned to ACCUPLACER ESL specifications; Adult ELP Standards; CCR Standards for Adult Education ACC-LS-LIT; ELP 1, 2; CCR-AE SL.1, SL.2 - Speaker Roles and Relationships standards alignment: Which description best identifies who the speakers are and how they are related based on what they say? Corresponding standards: ACC-LS-LIT; ELP 1, 2; CCR-AE SL.1, SL.2.

ESL.154ACC-LS-LIT; ELP 1, 8; CCR-AE SL.2, L.4
Location and Situational Context

Location and Situational Context: Which setting is most clearly indicated by the language, roles, sounds, or purpose of the spoken exchange? Aligned to ACCUPLACER ESL specifications; Adult ELP Standards; CCR Standards for Adult Education ACC-LS-LIT; ELP 1, 8; CCR-AE SL.2, L.4 - Location and Situational Context standards alignment: Which setting is most clearly indicated by the language, roles, sounds, or purpose of the spoken exchange? Corresponding standards: ACC-LS-LIT; ELP 1, 8; CCR-AE SL.2, L.4.

ESL.155ACC-LS-LIT; ELP 1, 2; CCR-AE SL.2
Single-Step Instructions

Single-Step Instructions: Which action should the listener take based on a directly stated instruction? Aligned to ACCUPLACER ESL specifications; Adult ELP Standards; CCR Standards for Adult Education ACC-LS-LIT; ELP 1, 2; CCR-AE SL.2 - Single-Step Instructions standards alignment: Which action should the listener take based on a directly stated instruction? Corresponding standards: ACC-LS-LIT; ELP 1, 2; CCR-AE SL.2.

ESL.156ACC-LS-LIT; ELP 1; CCR-AE SL.2
Multistep Instructions

Multistep Instructions: Which sequence correctly follows the steps, conditions, or exceptions given in spoken directions? Aligned to ACCUPLACER ESL specifications; Adult ELP Standards; CCR Standards for Adult Education ACC-LS-LIT; ELP 1; CCR-AE SL.2 - Multistep Instructions standards alignment: Which sequence correctly follows the steps, conditions, or exceptions given in spoken directions? Corresponding standards: ACC-LS-LIT; ELP 1; CCR-AE SL.2.

ESL.157ACC-LS-LIT; ELP 1; CCR-AE SL.2
Spoken Sequence and Chronology

Spoken Sequence and Chronology: Which answer places events or actions in the order described by the speakers or lecturer? Aligned to ACCUPLACER ESL specifications; Adult ELP Standards; CCR Standards for Adult Education ACC-LS-LIT; ELP 1; CCR-AE SL.2 - Spoken Sequence and Chronology standards alignment: Which answer places events or actions in the order described by the speakers or lecturer? Corresponding standards: ACC-LS-LIT; ELP 1; CCR-AE SL.2.

ESL.158ACC-LS-LIT; ELP 1; CCR-AE SL.2
Explicit Problem and Solution

Explicit Problem and Solution: Which option correctly identifies the problem and the solution directly proposed in the conversation or lecture? Aligned to ACCUPLACER ESL specifications; Adult ELP Standards; CCR Standards for Adult Education ACC-LS-LIT; ELP 1; CCR-AE SL.2 - Explicit Problem and Solution standards alignment: Which option correctly identifies the problem and the solution directly proposed in the conversation or lecture? Corresponding standards: ACC-LS-LIT; ELP 1; CCR-AE SL.2.

ESL Listening - Implied Meaning and Discourse

ESL.159ACC-LS-LIT; ELP 1, 8; CCR-AE SL.2, L.4
Paraphrase Spoken Information

Paraphrase Spoken Information: Which option restates a spoken idea accurately using different wording? Aligned to ACCUPLACER ESL specifications; Adult ELP Standards; CCR Standards for Adult Education ACC-LS-LIT; ELP 1, 8; CCR-AE SL.2, L.4 - Paraphrase Spoken Information standards alignment: Which option restates a spoken idea accurately using different wording? Corresponding standards: ACC-LS-LIT; ELP 1, 8; CCR-AE SL.2, L.4.

ESL.160ACC-LS-IMP; ELP 8; CCR-AE SL.2, L.4, L.5
Spoken Vocabulary and Idioms

Spoken Vocabulary and Idioms: Which meaning best fits a word, phrase, phrasal verb, or idiom as used by a speaker? Aligned to ACCUPLACER ESL specifications; Adult ELP Standards; CCR Standards for Adult Education ACC-LS-IMP; ELP 8; CCR-AE SL.2, L.4, L.5 - Spoken Vocabulary and Idioms standards alignment: Which meaning best fits a word, phrase, phrasal verb, or idiom as used by a speaker? Corresponding standards: ACC-LS-IMP; ELP 8; CCR-AE SL.2, L.4, L.5.

ESL.161ACC-LS-IMP; ELP 1, 9, 10; CCR-AE SL.2, L.1
Spoken Referents and Ellipsis

Spoken Referents and Ellipsis: Which person, object, action, or idea is referred to by a pronoun, shortened response, or omitted expression in the exchange? Aligned to ACCUPLACER ESL specifications; Adult ELP Standards; CCR Standards for Adult Education ACC-LS-IMP; ELP 1, 9, 10; CCR-AE SL.2, L.1 - Spoken Referents and Ellipsis standards alignment: Which person, object, action, or idea is referred to by a pronoun, shortened response, or omitted expression in the exchange? Corresponding standards: ACC-LS-IMP; ELP 1, 9, 10; CCR-AE SL.2, L.1.

ESL.163ACC-LS-IMP; ELP 1; CCR-AE SL.2, SL.3
Compare-and-Contrast Relationships

Compare-and-Contrast Relationships: Which similarity or difference is implied by the speakers' or lecturer's statements? Aligned to ACCUPLACER ESL specifications; Adult ELP Standards; CCR Standards for Adult Education ACC-LS-IMP; ELP 1; CCR-AE SL.2, SL.3 - Compare-and-Contrast Relationships standards alignment: Which similarity or difference is implied by the speakers' or lecturer's statements? Corresponding standards: ACC-LS-IMP; ELP 1; CCR-AE SL.2, SL.3.

ESL.164ACC-LS-IMP; ELP 1, 6, 7; CCR-AE SL.3, SL.6
Speaker Purpose

Speaker Purpose: Which purpose best explains why a speaker asks a question, gives information, makes a request, offers advice, or tells a story? Aligned to ACCUPLACER ESL specifications; Adult ELP Standards; CCR Standards for Adult Education ACC-LS-IMP; ELP 1, 6, 7; CCR-AE SL.3, SL.6 - Speaker Purpose standards alignment: Which purpose best explains why a speaker asks a question, gives information, makes a request, offers advice, or tells a story? Corresponding standards: ACC-LS-IMP; ELP 1, 6, 7; CCR-AE SL.3, SL.6.

ESL.165ACC-LS-IMP; ELP 7, 8; CCR-AE SL.3, SL.6, L.3
Tone and Register

Tone and Register: Which description best captures a speaker's tone and level of formality based on wording, emphasis, and situation. Aligned to ACCUPLACER ESL specifications; Adult ELP Standards; CCR Standards for Adult Education ACC-LS-IMP; ELP 7, 8; CCR-AE SL.3, SL.6, L.3 - Tone and Register standards alignment: Which description best captures a speaker's tone and level of formality based on wording, emphasis, and situation? Corresponding standards: ACC-LS-IMP; ELP 7, 8; CCR-AE SL.3, SL.6, L.3.

ESL.166ACC-LS-IMP; ELP 1, 6; CCR-AE SL.3
Speaker Point of View or Attitude

Speaker Point of View or Attitude: Which statement best represents a speaker's opinion, attitude, preference, or degree of certainty?. Aligned to ACCUPLACER ESL specifications; Adult ELP Standards; CCR Standards for Adult Education ACC-LS-IMP; ELP 1, 6; CCR-AE SL.3 - Speaker Point of View or Attitude standards alignment: Which statement best represents a speaker's opinion, attitude, preference, or degree of certainty? Corresponding standards: ACC-LS-IMP; ELP 1, 6; CCR-AE SL.3.

ESL.167ACC-LS-IMP; ELP 1; CCR-AE SL.2, SL.3
Infer Intention or Next Action

Infer Intention or Next Action: Which action is a speaker most likely to take next based on the exchange? Aligned to ACCUPLACER ESL specifications; Adult ELP Standards; CCR Standards for Adult Education ACC-LS-IMP; ELP 1; CCR-AE SL.2, SL.3 - Infer Intention or Next Action standards alignment: Which action is a speaker most likely to take next based on the exchange? Corresponding standards: ACC-LS-IMP; ELP 1; CCR-AE SL.2, SL.3.

ESL.168ACC-LS-IMP; ELP 1, 6; CCR-AE SL.2, SL.3
Infer a Conclusion from Multiple Cues

Infer a Conclusion from Multiple Cues: Which conclusion or prediction is best supported by the spoken details, organization, tone, and context considered together?. Aligned to ACCUPLACER ESL specifications; Adult ELP Standards; CCR Standards for Adult Education ACC-LS-IMP; ELP 1, 6; CCR-AE SL.2, SL.3 - Infer a Conclusion from Multiple Cues standards alignment: Which conclusion or prediction is best supported by the spoken details, organization, tone, and context considered together? Corresponding standards: ACC-LS-IMP; ELP 1, 6; CCR-AE SL.2, SL.3.

WritePlacer ESL - Multiple-Choice Composition Analysis

ESL.169ACC-WP-OD; ELP 3, 7, 9; CCR-AE W.1, W.2, W.4
Understand the Prompt and Assignment

Understand the Prompt and Assignment: Which response plan directly addresses the issue and task presented in a WritePlacer ESL-style prompt?. Aligned to ACCUPLACER ESL specifications; Adult ELP Standards; CCR Standards for Adult Education ACC-WP-OD; ELP 3, 7, 9; CCR-AE W.1, W.2, W.4 - Understand the Prompt and Assignment standards alignment: Which response plan directly addresses the issue and task presented in a WritePlacer ESL-style prompt? Corresponding standards: ACC-WP-OD; ELP 3, 7, 9; CCR-AE W.1, W.2, W.4.

ESL.170ACC-WP-OD; ELP 4, 9; CCR-AE W.1, W.2, W.4
Select a Focused Controlling Idea

Select a Focused Controlling Idea: Choose the thesis or controlling idea that presents a clear position and a manageable focus for the assigned topic. Aligned to ACCUPLACER ESL content specifications, Adult ELP Standards, and CCR Standards for Adult Education: ACC-WP-OD; ELP 4, 9; CCR-AE W.1, W.2, W.4. The skill supports constructing claims and creating clear, coherent writing.

ESL.171ACC-WP-OD; ELP 9; CCR-AE W.4, W.5
Maintain Relevance to the Topic

Maintain Relevance to the Topic: Which sentence or paragraph stays focused on the assignment, and which one should be removed as off-topic? Aligned to ACCUPLACER ESL specifications; Adult ELP Standards; CCR Standards for Adult Education ACC-WP-OD; ELP 9; CCR-AE W.4, W.5 - Maintain Relevance to the Topic standards alignment: Which sentence or paragraph stays focused on the assignment, and which one should be removed as off-topic? Corresponding standards: ACC-WP-OD; ELP 9; CCR-AE W.4, W.5.

ESL.172ACC-WP-OD; ELP 3, 9; CCR-AE W.1, W.2, W.4
Choose a Logical Organizational Pattern

Choose a Logical Organizational Pattern: Which organizational plan best fits the writer's purpose, such as reasons, examples, chronology, comparison, cause and effect, or problem and solution? Aligned to ACCUPLACER ESL specifications; Adult ELP Standards; CCR Standards for Adult Education ACC-WP-OD; ELP 3, 9; CCR-AE W.1, W.2, W.4 - Choose a Logical Organizational Pattern standards alignment: Which organizational plan best fits the writer's purpose, such as reasons, examples, chronology, comparison, cause and effect, or problem and solution? Corresponding standards: ACC-WP-OD; ELP 3, 9; CCR-AE W.1, W.2, W.4.

ESL.173ACC-WP-OD; ELP 9; CCR-AE W.4, W.5
Order Paragraphs and Ideas

Order Paragraphs and Ideas: Which sequence of paragraphs or supporting points creates the clearest progression from introduction through conclusion? Aligned to ACCUPLACER ESL specifications; Adult ELP Standards; CCR Standards for Adult Education ACC-WP-OD; ELP 9; CCR-AE W.4, W.5 - Order Paragraphs and Ideas standards alignment: Which sequence of paragraphs or supporting points creates the clearest progression from introduction through conclusion? Corresponding standards: ACC-WP-OD; ELP 9; CCR-AE W.4, W.5.

ESL.174ACC-WP-OD; ELP 9; CCR-AE W.4, L.3
Use Transitions and Cohesion

Use Transitions and Cohesion: Which transition, reference, or repetition strategy best connects sentences and paragraphs without sounding mechanical or unclear? Aligned to ACCUPLACER ESL specifications; Adult ELP Standards; CCR Standards for Adult Education ACC-WP-OD; ELP 9; CCR-AE W.4, L.3 - Use Transitions and Cohesion standards alignment: Which transition, reference, or repetition strategy best connects sentences and paragraphs without sounding mechanical or unclear? Corresponding standards: ACC-WP-OD; ELP 9; CCR-AE W.4, L.3.

ESL.175ACC-WP-OD; ELP 4; CCR-AE W.1, W.2, W.9
Select Relevant Supporting Reasons and Examples

Select Relevant Supporting Reasons and Examples: Which reason, example, experience, or explanation most directly supports the controlling idea? Aligned to ACCUPLACER ESL specifications; Adult ELP Standards; CCR Standards for Adult Education ACC-WP-OD; ELP 4; CCR-AE W.1, W.2, W.9 - Select Relevant Supporting Reasons and Examples standards alignment: Which reason, example, experience, or explanation most directly supports the controlling idea? Corresponding standards: ACC-WP-OD; ELP 4; CCR-AE W.1, W.2, W.9.

ESL.176ACC-WP-OD; ELP 4, 9; CCR-AE W.1, W.2, W.5
Develop Support Clearly

Develop Support Clearly: Which added sentence best explains how a reason or example supports the writer's point?. Aligned to ACCUPLACER ESL specifications; Adult ELP Standards; CCR Standards for Adult Education ACC-WP-OD; ELP 4, 9; CCR-AE W.1, W.2, W.5 - Develop Support Clearly standards alignment: Which added sentence best explains how a reason or example supports the writer's point? Corresponding standards: ACC-WP-OD; ELP 4, 9; CCR-AE W.1, W.2, W.5.

ESL.177ACC-WP-OD; ELP 4; CCR-AE W.1, W.2, W.5
Distinguish Specific from Vague Support

Distinguish Specific from Vague Support: Which supporting detail is concrete, relevant, and sufficiently specific rather than vague or repetitive?. Aligned to ACCUPLACER ESL specifications; Adult ELP Standards; CCR Standards for Adult Education ACC-WP-OD; ELP 4; CCR-AE W.1, W.2, W.5 - Distinguish Specific from Vague Support standards alignment: Which supporting detail is concrete, relevant, and sufficiently specific rather than vague or repetitive? Corresponding standards: ACC-WP-OD; ELP 4; CCR-AE W.1, W.2, W.5.

ESL.178ACC-WP-WU; ELP 7, 8, 10; CCR-AE W.4, L.3, L.4, L.6
Precise Word Use

Precise Word Use: Which word or phrase expresses the intended meaning most accurately and avoids an incorrect word form, false cognate, or vague expression? Aligned to ACCUPLACER ESL specifications; Adult ELP Standards; CCR Standards for Adult Education ACC-WP-WU; ELP 7, 8, 10; CCR-AE W.4, L.3, L.4, L.6 - Precise Word Use standards alignment: Which word or phrase expresses the intended meaning most accurately and avoids an incorrect word form, false cognate, or vague expression? Corresponding standards: ACC-WP-WU; ELP 7, 8, 10; CCR-AE W.4, L.3, L.4, L.6.

ESL.179ACC-WP-WU; ELP 7, 8; CCR-AE W.4, L.3, L.6
Appropriate Register and Collocation

Appropriate Register and Collocation: Which vocabulary choice sounds natural and appropriately formal for an academic essay while preserving the writer's intended voice? Aligned to ACCUPLACER ESL specifications; Adult ELP Standards; CCR Standards for Adult Education ACC-WP-WU; ELP 7, 8; CCR-AE W.4, L.3, L.6 - Appropriate Register and Collocation standards alignment: Which vocabulary choice sounds natural and appropriately formal for an academic essay while preserving the writer's intended voice? Corresponding standards: ACC-WP-WU; ELP 7, 8; CCR-AE W.4, L.3, L.6.

ESL.180ACC-WP-SU; ELP 9, 10; CCR-AE W.4, W.5, L.1
Sentence Variety

Sentence Variety: Which revision creates effective variety by combining simple, compound, and complex sentence patterns? Aligned to ACCUPLACER ESL specifications; Adult ELP Standards; CCR Standards for Adult Education ACC-WP-SU; ELP 9, 10; CCR-AE W.4, W.5, L.1 - Sentence Variety standards alignment: Which revision creates effective variety by combining simple, compound, and complex sentence patterns? Corresponding standards: ACC-WP-SU; ELP 9, 10; CCR-AE W.4, W.5, L.1.

ESL.181ACC-WP-SU; ACC-WP-GR; ELP 9, 10; CCR-AE W.4, L.1
Independent and Dependent Clause Control

Independent and Dependent Clause Control: Which sentence uses independent and dependent clauses accurately without fragments, run-ons, or confusing attachment?. Aligned to ACCUPLACER ESL specifications; Adult ELP Standards; CCR Standards for Adult Education ACC-WP-SU; ACC-WP-GR; ELP 9, 10; CCR-AE W.4, L.1 - Independent and Dependent Clause Control standards alignment: Which sentence uses independent and dependent clauses accurately without fragments, run-ons, or confusing attachment? Corresponding standards: ACC-WP-SU; ACC-WP-GR; ELP 9, 10; CCR-AE W.4, L.1.

ESL.182ACC-WP-GR; ELP 10; CCR-AE W.5, L.1
Grammar for Clear Expression

Grammar for Clear Expression: Which revision corrects verb, agreement, noun, pronoun, modifier, or article errors that interfere with clear expression? Aligned to ACCUPLACER ESL specifications; Adult ELP Standards; CCR Standards for Adult Education ACC-WP-GR; ELP 10; CCR-AE W.5, L.1 - Grammar for Clear Expression standards alignment: Which revision corrects verb, agreement, noun, pronoun, modifier, or article errors that interfere with clear expression? Corresponding standards: ACC-WP-GR; ELP 10; CCR-AE W.5, L.1.

ESL.183ACC-WP-GR; ELP 9, 10; CCR-AE W.5, L.1, L.2
Word Order and Punctuation for Readability

Word Order and Punctuation for Readability: Which revision improves readability by correcting word order, sentence boundaries, commas, capitalization, or other punctuation? Aligned to ACCUPLACER ESL specifications; Adult ELP Standards; CCR Standards for Adult Education ACC-WP-GR; ELP 9, 10; CCR-AE W.5, L.1, L.2 - Word Order and Punctuation for Readability standards alignment: Which revision improves readability by correcting word order, sentence boundaries, commas, capitalization, or other punctuation? Corresponding standards: ACC-WP-GR; ELP 9, 10; CCR-AE W.5, L.1, L.2.

ESL.184ACC-WP-WU; ACC-WP-SU; ACC-WP-GR; ACC-WP-OD; ELP 3, 7, 9, 10; CCR-AE W.4, W.5, L.1-3
Evaluate Overall Rubric Alignment

Evaluate Overall Rubric Alignment: Which evaluation best explains how a response performs across Word Use, Sentence Use, Grammar, and Organization and Development? Aligned to ACCUPLACER ESL specifications; Adult ELP Standards; CCR Standards for Adult Education; ACC-WP-WU; ACC-WP-SU; ACC-WP-GR; ACC-WP-OD; ELP 3, 7, 9, 10; CCR-AE W.4, W.5, L.1-3 - Evaluate Overall Rubric Alignment standards alignment: Which evaluation best explains how a response performs across Word Use, Sentence Use, Grammar, and Organization and Development?

Integrated ACCUPLACER ESL Contexts and Full-Test Mastery

ESL.185ACC-ALL; ELP 8, 10; CCR-AE R.4, L.4, L.6
Cross-Component Academic Vocabulary

Cross-Component Academic Vocabulary: Which meaning or usage of a high-frequency academic word remains correct across reading, sentence, language-use, listening, and writing-revision contexts? Aligned to ACCUPLACER ESL specifications; Adult ELP Standards; CCR Standards for Adult Education ACC-ALL; ELP 8, 10; CCR-AE R.4, L.4, L.6 - Cross-Component Academic Vocabulary standards alignment: Which meaning or usage of a high-frequency academic word remains correct across reading, sentence, language-use, listening, and writing-revision contexts? Corresponding standards: ACC-ALL; ELP 8, 10; CCR-AE R.4, L.4, L.6.

ESL.186ACC-ALL; ELP 1, 2, 7, 8; CCR-AE R.1, SL.1, SL.2, L.3
Campus Communication

Campus Communication: Which interpretation or response best fits common college situations involving classes, registration, advising, financial aid, libraries, technology, or student services?. Aligned to ACCUPLACER ESL specifications; Adult ELP Standards; CCR Standards for Adult Education ACC-ALL; ELP 1, 2, 7, 8; CCR-AE R.1, SL.1, SL.2, L.3 - Campus Communication standards alignment: Which interpretation or response best fits common college situations involving classes, registration, advising, financial aid, libraries, technology, or student services? Corresponding standards: ACC-ALL; ELP 1, 2, 7, 8; CCR-AE R.1, SL.1, SL.2, L.3..

ESL.187ACC-RS; ACC-SM; ACC-LS; ELP 1, 8; CCR-AE R.1-4, R.7, SL.2
Science Contexts

Science Contexts: Which answer best applies language-comprehension skills to a short science passage, sentence, lecture, procedure, or explanation without requiring specialized prior knowledge? Aligned to ACCUPLACER ESL specifications; Adult ELP Standards; CCR Standards for Adult Education ACC-RS; ACC-SM; ACC-LS; ELP 1, 8; CCR-AE R.1-4, R.7, SL.2 - Science Contexts standards alignment: Which answer best applies language-comprehension skills to a short science passage, sentence, lecture, procedure, or explanation without requiring specialized prior knowledge? Corresponding standards: ACC-RS; ACC-SM; ACC-LS; ELP 1, 8; CCR-AE R.1-4, R.7, SL.2.

ESL.188ACC-RS; ACC-SM; ACC-LS; ELP 1, 6, 8; CCR-AE R.1-6, SL.2-3
History and Social Science Contexts

History and Social Science Contexts: Which answer best interprets events, causes, viewpoints, chronology, or civic information in a history or social-science context? Aligned to ACCUPLACER ESL specifications; Adult ELP Standards; CCR Standards for Adult Education ACC-RS; ACC-SM; ACC-LS; ELP 1, 6, 8; CCR-AE R.1-6, SL.2-3 - History and Social Science Contexts standards alignment: Which answer best interprets events, causes, viewpoints, chronology, or civic information in a history or social-science context? Corresponding standards: ACC-RS; ACC-SM; ACC-LS; ELP 1, 6, 8; CCR-AE R.1-6, SL.2-3.

ESL.189ACC-RS; ACC-SM; ACC-LS; ELP 1, 8; CCR-AE R.1-6, SL.2
Arts, Humanities, and Narrative Contexts

Arts, Humanities, and Narrative Contexts: Which answer best interprets description, character, theme, tone, artistic ideas, or narrative sequence in an arts, humanities, or story context? Corresponding standards: ACC-RS; ACC-SM; ACC-LS; ELP 1, 8; CCR-AE R.1-6, SL.2. Aligned to ACCUPLACER ESL specifications; Adult ELP Standards; CCR Standards for Adult Education ACC-RS; ACC-SM; ACC-LS; ELP 1, 8; CCR-AE R.1-6, SL.2 - Arts, Humanities, and Narrative Contexts standards alignment: Which answer best interprets description, character, theme, tone, artistic ideas, or narrative sequence in an arts, humanities, or story context? Corresponding standards: ACC-RS; ACC-SM; ACC-LS; ELP 1, 8; CCR-AE R.1-6, SL.2.

ESL.190ACC-RS; ACC-SM; ACC-LS; ELP 1, 2, 7, 8; CCR-AE R.1-3, R.6, SL.2-3
Psychology and Human-Relations Contexts

Psychology and Human-Relations Contexts: Which answer best interprets motives, feelings, interpersonal problems, advice, attitudes, or social behavior in a human-relations context? Aligned to ACCUPLACER ESL specifications; Adult ELP Standards; CCR Standards for Adult Education ACC-RS; ACC-SM; ACC-LS; ELP 1, 2, 7, 8; CCR-AE R.1-3, R.6, SL.2-3 - Psychology and Human-Relations Contexts standards alignment: Which answer best interprets motives, feelings, interpersonal problems, advice, attitudes, or social behavior in a human-relations context? Corresponding standards: ACC-RS; ACC-SM; ACC-LS; ELP 1, 2, 7, 8; CCR-AE R.1-3, R.6, SL.2-3.

ESL.191ACC-ALL; ELP 1, 2, 7, 8; CCR-AE R.1, R.3, R.7, SL.2, L.3
Practical, Workplace, Health, and Consumer Contexts

Practical, Workplace, Health, and Consumer Contexts: Which answer best applies English to schedules, directions, notices, workplace exchanges, health information, purchases, banking, transportation, or everyday decisions? Aligned to ACCUPLACER ESL specifications; Adult ELP Standards; CCR Standards for Adult Education ACC-ALL; ELP 1, 2, 7, 8; CCR-AE R.1, R.3, R.7, SL.2, L.3 - Practical, Workplace, Health, and Consumer Contexts standards alignment: Which answer best applies English to schedules, directions, notices, workplace exchanges, health information, purchases, banking, transportation, or everyday decisions? Corresponding standards: ACC-ALL; ELP 1, 2, 7, 8; CCR-AE R.1, R.3, R.7, SL.2, L.3.

ESL.192ACC-ALL; ELP 1, 6, 8-10; CCR-AE R.1, R.4, R.8, SL.3, L.1-4
Mixed Full-Test Review and Error Analysis

Mixed Full-Test Review and Error Analysis: Which explanation best identifies the tested skill, the evidence supporting the correct answer, and the misconception represented by each distractor in a mixed ACCUPLACER ESL item set? Aligned to ACCUPLACER ESL specifications; Adult ELP Standards; CCR Standards for Adult Education ACC-ALL; ELP 1, 6, 8-10; CCR-AE R.1, R.4, R.8, SL.3, L.1-4 - Mixed Full-Test Review and Error Analysis standards alignment: Which explanation best identifies the tested skill, the evidence supporting the correct answer, and the misconception represented by each distractor in a mixed ACCUPLACER ESL item set? Corresponding standards: ACC-ALL; ELP 1, 6, 8-10; CCR-AE R.1, R.4, R.8, SL.3, L.1-4.

WritePlacer Foundations and Scoring

WP.001College Board WritePlacer Framework and Holistic Scoring Rubric (Scores 0-8); WP-PF, WP-OS, WP-DS, WP-SVS, WP-MC, WP-CT; CCSS CCRA.W.4, CCRA.W.5, CCRA.W.10; W.11-12.4, W.11-12.5, W.11-12.10
Understand the Purpose of WritePlacer

Understand the Purpose of WritePlacer: Which option best explains how WritePlacer evaluates college-readiness writing and supports course-placement decisions? Aligned to: College Board WritePlacer Framework; Common Core ELA/Literacy; CCR Standards for Adult Education. Standards: College Board WritePlacer Framework and Holistic Scoring Rubric (Scores 0-8); WP-PF, WP-OS, WP-DS, WP-SVS, WP-MC, WP-CT; CCSS CCRA.W.4, CCRA.W.5, CCRA.W.10; W.11-12.4, W.11-12.5, W.11-12.10. Domain: WritePlacer Foundations and Scoring. Skill: Understand the Purpose of WritePlacer.

WP.002College Board WritePlacer Framework and Holistic Scoring Rubric (Scores 0-8); WP-PF, WP-OS, WP-DS, WP-SVS, WP-MC, WP-CT; CCSS CCRA.W.4, CCRA.W.5, CCRA.W.10; W.11-12.4, W.11-12.5, W.11-12.10
Recognize the Test Format

Recognize the Test Format: Which description correctly identifies the prompt passage, assignment question, multiparagraph response, and approximately 300-600-word expectation? Aligned to: College Board WritePlacer Framework; Common Core ELA/Literacy; CCR Standards for Adult Education. Standards: College Board WritePlacer Framework and Holistic Scoring Rubric (Scores 0-8); WP-PF, WP-OS, WP-DS, WP-SVS, WP-MC, WP-CT; CCSS CCRA.W.4, CCRA.W.5, CCRA.W.10; W.11-12.4, W.11-12.5, W.11-12.10. Domain: WritePlacer Foundations and Scoring. Skill: Recognize the Test Format.

WP.003College Board WritePlacer Framework and Holistic Scoring Rubric (Scores 0-8); WP-PF, WP-OS, WP-DS, WP-SVS, WP-MC, WP-CT; CCSS CCRA.W.4, CCRA.W.5, CCRA.W.10; W.11-12.4, W.11-12.5, W.11-12.10
Interpret the Holistic Score Scale

Interpret the Holistic Score Scale: Distinguish the 1-8 holistic score scale from a score of 0 for an unscorable response. Aligned to: College Board WritePlacer Framework; Common Core ELA/Literacy; CCR Standards for Adult Education. Standards: College Board WritePlacer Framework and Holistic Scoring Rubric (Scores 0-8); WP-PF, WP-OS, WP-DS, WP-SVS, WP-MC, WP-CT; CCSS CCRA.W.4, CCRA.W.5, CCRA.W.10; W.11-12.4, W.11-12.5, W.11-12.10. Domain: WritePlacer Foundations and Scoring. Skill: Interpret the Holistic Score Scale.

WP.004College Board WritePlacer Framework and Holistic Scoring Rubric (Scores 0-8); WP-PF, WP-OS, WP-DS, WP-SVS, WP-MC, WP-CT; CCSS CCRA.W.4, CCRA.W.5, CCRA.W.10; W.11-12.4, W.11-12.5, W.11-12.10
Match the Six Scoring Dimensions

Match the Six Scoring Dimensions: Which match correctly pairs Purpose and Focus, Organization and Structure, Development and Support, Sentence Variety and Style, Mechanical Conventions, and Critical Thinking with their definitions? Aligned to: College Board WritePlacer Framework; Common Core ELA/Literacy; CCR Standards for Adult Education. Standards: College Board WritePlacer Framework and Holistic Scoring Rubric (Scores 0-8); WP-PF, WP-OS, WP-DS, WP-SVS, WP-MC, WP-CT; CCSS CCRA.W.4, CCRA.W.5, CCRA.W.10; W.11-12.4, W.11-12.5, W.11-12.10. Domain: WritePlacer Foundations and Scoring. Skill: Match the Six Scoring Dimensions.

WP.005College Board WritePlacer Framework and Holistic Scoring Rubric (Scores 0-8); WP-PF, WP-OS, WP-DS, WP-SVS, WP-MC, WP-CT; CCSS CCRA.W.4, CCRA.W.5, CCRA.W.10; W.11-12.4, W.11-12.5, W.11-12.10
Identify Score-8 Characteristics

Identify Score-8 Characteristics: Which response profile best reflects clear and consistent mastery, insightful development, strong coherence, varied language, effective sentences, and only minor errors? Aligned to: College Board WritePlacer Framework; Common Core ELA/Literacy; CCR Standards for Adult Education. Standards: College Board WritePlacer Framework and Holistic Scoring Rubric (Scores 0-8); WP-PF, WP-OS, WP-DS, WP-SVS, WP-MC, WP-CT; CCSS CCRA.W.4, CCRA.W.5, CCRA.W.10; W.11-12.4, W.11-12.5, W.11-12.10. Domain: WritePlacer Foundations and Scoring. Skill: Identify Score-8 Characteristics.

WP.006College Board WritePlacer Framework and Holistic Scoring Rubric (Scores 0-8); WP-PF, WP-OS, WP-DS, WP-SVS, WP-MC, WP-CT; CCSS CCRA.W.4, CCRA.W.5, CCRA.W.10; W.11-12.4, W.11-12.5, W.11-12.10
Identify Score-5 and Score-6 Characteristics

Identify Score-5 and Score-6 Characteristics: Which description best distinguishes adequate mastery with lapses from reasonably consistent mastery with stronger development, control, and coherence? Aligned to: College Board WritePlacer Framework; Common Core ELA/Literacy; CCR Standards for Adult Education. Standards: College Board WritePlacer Framework and Holistic Scoring Rubric (Scores 0-8); WP-PF, WP-OS, WP-DS, WP-SVS, WP-MC, WP-CT; CCSS CCRA.W.4, CCRA.W.5, CCRA.W.10; W.11-12.4, W.11-12.5, W.11-12.10. Domain: WritePlacer Foundations and Scoring. Skill: Identify Score-5 and Score-6 Characteristics.

WP.007College Board WritePlacer Framework and Holistic Scoring Rubric (Scores 0-8); WP-PF, WP-OS, WP-DS, WP-SVS, WP-MC, WP-CT; CCSS CCRA.W.4, CCRA.W.5, CCRA.W.10; W.11-12.4, W.11-12.5, W.11-12.10
Identify Score-3 and Score-4 Characteristics

Identify Score-3 and Score-4 Characteristics: Which description best distinguishes developing mastery from little mastery in focus, reasoning, support, organization, language, and conventions? Aligned to: College Board WritePlacer Framework; Common Core ELA/Literacy; CCR Standards for Adult Education. Standards: College Board WritePlacer Framework and Holistic Scoring Rubric (Scores 0-8); WP-PF, WP-OS, WP-DS, WP-SVS, WP-MC, WP-CT; CCSS CCRA.W.4, CCRA.W.5, CCRA.W.10; W.11-12.4, W.11-12.5, W.11-12.10. Domain: WritePlacer Foundations and Scoring. Skill: Identify Score-3 and Score-4 Characteristics.

WP.008College Board WritePlacer Framework and Holistic Scoring Rubric (Scores 0-8); WP-PF, WP-OS, WP-DS, WP-SVS, WP-MC, WP-CT; CCSS CCRA.W.4, CCRA.W.5, CCRA.W.10; W.11-12.4, W.11-12.5, W.11-12.10
Identify Score-1 and Score-2 Characteristics

Identify Score-1 and Score-2 Characteristics: Which response profile best reflects very little or no mastery because of an unclear position, weak reasoning, ineffective organization, and serious language errors? Aligned to: College Board WritePlacer Framework; Common Core ELA/Literacy; CCR Standards for Adult Education. Standards: College Board WritePlacer Framework and Holistic Scoring Rubric (Scores 0-8); WP-PF, WP-OS, WP-DS, WP-SVS, WP-MC, WP-CT; CCSS CCRA.W.4, CCRA.W.5, CCRA.W.10; W.11-12.4, W.11-12.5, W.11-12.10. Domain: WritePlacer Foundations and Scoring. Skill: Identify Score-1 and Score-2 Characteristics.

WP.009College Board WritePlacer Framework and Holistic Scoring Rubric (Scores 0-8); WP-PF, WP-OS, WP-DS, WP-SVS, WP-MC, WP-CT; CCSS CCRA.W.4, CCRA.W.5, CCRA.W.10; W.11-12.4, W.11-12.5, W.11-12.10
Recognize Position Neutrality

Recognize Position Neutrality: Which statement correctly explains that the score depends on the quality of reasoning and writing rather than on which side of the issue the writer chooses? Aligned to: College Board WritePlacer Framework; Common Core ELA/Literacy; CCR Standards for Adult Education. Standards: College Board WritePlacer Framework and Holistic Scoring Rubric (Scores 0-8); WP-PF, WP-OS, WP-DS, WP-SVS, WP-MC, WP-CT; CCSS CCRA.W.4, CCRA.W.5, CCRA.W.10; W.11-12.4, W.11-12.5, W.11-12.10. Domain: WritePlacer Foundations and Scoring. Skill: Recognize Position Neutrality.

WP.010College Board WritePlacer Framework and Holistic Scoring Rubric (Scores 0-8); WP-PF, WP-OS, WP-DS, WP-SVS, WP-MC, WP-CT; CCSS CCRA.W.4, CCRA.W.5, CCRA.W.10; W.11-12.4, W.11-12.5, W.11-12.10
Prioritize High-Impact Improvements

Prioritize High-Impact Improvements: Which revision plan would most efficiently raise a response by addressing the most score-limiting weaknesses across the six dimensions? Aligned to: College Board WritePlacer Framework; Common Core ELA/Literacy; CCR Standards for Adult Education. Standards: College Board WritePlacer Framework and Holistic Scoring Rubric (Scores 0-8); WP-PF, WP-OS, WP-DS, WP-SVS, WP-MC, WP-CT; CCSS CCRA.W.4, CCRA.W.5, CCRA.W.10; W.11-12.4, W.11-12.5, W.11-12.10. Domain: WritePlacer Foundations and Scoring. Skill: Prioritize High-Impact Improvements.

Prompt Comprehension and Task Analysis

WP.011WP-PF, WP-CT; CCSS CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.4, CCRA.R.6, CCRA.R.8; RI.11-12.1, RI.11-12.2, RI.11-12.4, RI.11-12.6, RI.11-12.8; CCRA.W.1, CCRA.W.4
Identify the Central Issue

Identify the Central Issue: Which option most accurately states the debatable issue presented by the short passage and assignment? Aligned to: College Board WritePlacer Framework; Common Core ELA/Literacy; CCR Standards for Adult Education. Standards: WP-PF, WP-CT; CCSS CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.4, CCRA.R.6, CCRA.R.8; RI.11-12.1, RI.11-12.2, RI.11-12.4, RI.11-12.6, RI.11-12.8; CCRA.W.1, CCRA.W.4. Domain: Prompt Comprehension and Task Analysis. Skill: Identify the Central Issue.

WP.012WP-PF, WP-CT; CCSS CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.4, CCRA.R.6, CCRA.R.8; RI.11-12.1, RI.11-12.2, RI.11-12.4, RI.11-12.6, RI.11-12.8; CCRA.W.1, CCRA.W.4
Paraphrase the Assignment

Paraphrase the Assignment: Which paraphrase preserves the prompt's exact question, scope, and required decision without adding or omitting a demand? Aligned to: College Board WritePlacer Framework; Common Core ELA/Literacy; CCR Standards for Adult Education. Standards: WP-PF, WP-CT; CCSS CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.4, CCRA.R.6, CCRA.R.8; RI.11-12.1, RI.11-12.2, RI.11-12.4, RI.11-12.6, RI.11-12.8; CCRA.W.1, CCRA.W.4. Domain: Prompt Comprehension and Task Analysis. Skill: Paraphrase the Assignment.

WP.013WP-PF, WP-CT; CCSS CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.4, CCRA.R.6, CCRA.R.8; RI.11-12.1, RI.11-12.2, RI.11-12.4, RI.11-12.6, RI.11-12.8; CCRA.W.1, CCRA.W.4
Separate Passage Viewpoint from Task

Separate Passage Viewpoint from Task: Which choice correctly distinguishes the ideas in the introductory passage from the position the student is asked to develop? Aligned to: College Board WritePlacer Framework; Common Core ELA/Literacy; CCR Standards for Adult Education. Standards: WP-PF, WP-CT; CCSS CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.4, CCRA.R.6, CCRA.R.8; RI.11-12.1, RI.11-12.2, RI.11-12.4, RI.11-12.6, RI.11-12.8; CCRA.W.1, CCRA.W.4. Domain: Prompt Comprehension and Task Analysis. Skill: Separate Passage Viewpoint from Task.

WP.014WP-PF, WP-CT; CCSS CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.4, CCRA.R.6, CCRA.R.8; RI.11-12.1, RI.11-12.2, RI.11-12.4, RI.11-12.6, RI.11-12.8; CCRA.W.1, CCRA.W.4
Identify Directive Words

Identify Directive Words: Which option correctly interprets task language such as decide, explain, evaluate, compare, or determine the extent? Aligned to: College Board WritePlacer Framework; Common Core ELA/Literacy; CCR Standards for Adult Education. Standards: WP-PF, WP-CT; CCSS CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.4, CCRA.R.6, CCRA.R.8; RI.11-12.1, RI.11-12.2, RI.11-12.4, RI.11-12.6, RI.11-12.8; CCRA.W.1, CCRA.W.4. Domain: Prompt Comprehension and Task Analysis. Skill: Identify Directive Words.

WP.015WP-PF, WP-CT; CCSS CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.4, CCRA.R.6, CCRA.R.8; RI.11-12.1, RI.11-12.2, RI.11-12.4, RI.11-12.6, RI.11-12.8; CCRA.W.1, CCRA.W.4
Classify the Prompt Type

Classify the Prompt Type: Which classification best identifies whether a prompt asks for agreement, a choice between alternatives, a judgment of degree, a cause, or a solution? Aligned to: College Board WritePlacer Framework; Common Core ELA/Literacy; CCR Standards for Adult Education. Standards: WP-PF, WP-CT; CCSS CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.4, CCRA.R.6, CCRA.R.8; RI.11-12.1, RI.11-12.2, RI.11-12.4, RI.11-12.6, RI.11-12.8; CCRA.W.1, CCRA.W.4. Domain: Prompt Comprehension and Task Analysis. Skill: Classify the Prompt Type.

WP.016WP-PF, WP-CT; CCSS CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.4, CCRA.R.6, CCRA.R.8; RI.11-12.1, RI.11-12.2, RI.11-12.4, RI.11-12.6, RI.11-12.8; CCRA.W.1, CCRA.W.4
Define Key Terms in Context

Define Key Terms in Context: Which definition best captures the meaning of a broad or abstract term as it is used in the specific prompt? Aligned to: College Board WritePlacer Framework; Common Core ELA/Literacy; CCR Standards for Adult Education. Standards: WP-PF, WP-CT; CCSS CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.4, CCRA.R.6, CCRA.R.8; RI.11-12.1, RI.11-12.2, RI.11-12.4, RI.11-12.6, RI.11-12.8; CCRA.W.1, CCRA.W.4. Domain: Prompt Comprehension and Task Analysis. Skill: Define Key Terms in Context.

WP.017WP-PF, WP-CT; CCSS CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.4, CCRA.R.6, CCRA.R.8; RI.11-12.1, RI.11-12.2, RI.11-12.4, RI.11-12.6, RI.11-12.8; CCRA.W.1, CCRA.W.4
Determine the Prompt Scope

Determine the Prompt Scope: Which response focus stays within the people, conditions, time frame, and issue boundaries established by the assignment? Aligned to: College Board WritePlacer Framework; Common Core ELA/Literacy; CCR Standards for Adult Education. Standards: WP-PF, WP-CT; CCSS CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.4, CCRA.R.6, CCRA.R.8; RI.11-12.1, RI.11-12.2, RI.11-12.4, RI.11-12.6, RI.11-12.8; CCRA.W.1, CCRA.W.4. Domain: Prompt Comprehension and Task Analysis. Skill: Determine the Prompt Scope.

WP.018WP-PF, WP-CT; CCSS CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.4, CCRA.R.6, CCRA.R.8; RI.11-12.1, RI.11-12.2, RI.11-12.4, RI.11-12.6, RI.11-12.8; CCRA.W.1, CCRA.W.4
Infer the Intended Audience

Infer the Intended Audience: Which audience assumption best supports an appropriate level of explanation, formality, and background information? Aligned to: College Board WritePlacer Framework; Common Core ELA/Literacy; CCR Standards for Adult Education. Standards: WP-PF, WP-CT; CCSS CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.4, CCRA.R.6, CCRA.R.8; RI.11-12.1, RI.11-12.2, RI.11-12.4, RI.11-12.6, RI.11-12.8; CCRA.W.1, CCRA.W.4. Domain: Prompt Comprehension and Task Analysis. Skill: Infer the Intended Audience.

WP.019WP-PF, WP-CT; CCSS CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.4, CCRA.R.6, CCRA.R.8; RI.11-12.1, RI.11-12.2, RI.11-12.4, RI.11-12.6, RI.11-12.8; CCRA.W.1, CCRA.W.4
Reject Off-Topic Approaches

Reject Off-Topic Approaches: Which proposed thesis or example should be rejected because it addresses a related topic but not the question actually asked? Aligned to: College Board WritePlacer Framework; Common Core ELA/Literacy; CCR Standards for Adult Education. Standards: WP-PF, WP-CT; CCSS CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.4, CCRA.R.6, CCRA.R.8; RI.11-12.1, RI.11-12.2, RI.11-12.4, RI.11-12.6, RI.11-12.8; CCRA.W.1, CCRA.W.4. Domain: Prompt Comprehension and Task Analysis. Skill: Reject Off-Topic Approaches.

WP.020WP-PF, WP-CT; CCSS CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.4, CCRA.R.6, CCRA.R.8; RI.11-12.1, RI.11-12.2, RI.11-12.4, RI.11-12.6, RI.11-12.8; CCRA.W.1, CCRA.W.4
Select Relevant Background Knowledge

Select Relevant Background Knowledge: Which set of experiences, observations, readings, or studies offers the most relevant material for developing the assigned issue? Aligned to: College Board WritePlacer Framework; Common Core ELA/Literacy; CCR Standards for Adult Education. Standards: WP-PF, WP-CT; CCSS CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.4, CCRA.R.6, CCRA.R.8; RI.11-12.1, RI.11-12.2, RI.11-12.4, RI.11-12.6, RI.11-12.8; CCRA.W.1, CCRA.W.4. Domain: Prompt Comprehension and Task Analysis. Skill: Select Relevant Background Knowledge.

Purpose, Audience, and Focus

WP.021WP-PF, WP-SVS, WP-OS; CCSS CCRA.W.4, CCRA.W.5; W.11-12.4, W.11-12.5; CCRA.L.3
Establish a Clear Writing Purpose

Establish a Clear Writing Purpose: Which purpose statement best guides an essay that must take a position, explain reasoning, and persuade a general academic audience? Aligned to: College Board WritePlacer Framework; Common Core ELA/Literacy; CCR Standards for Adult Education. Standards: WP-PF, WP-SVS, WP-OS; CCSS CCRA.W.4, CCRA.W.5; W.11-12.4, W.11-12.5; CCRA.L.3. Domain: Purpose, Audience, and Focus. Skill: Establish a Clear Writing Purpose.

WP.022WP-PF, WP-SVS, WP-OS; CCSS CCRA.W.4, CCRA.W.5; W.11-12.4, W.11-12.5; CCRA.L.3
Maintain Direct Focus on the Question

Maintain Direct Focus on the Question: Which paragraph or sentence most directly advances the essay's answer to the exact assignment? Aligned to: College Board WritePlacer Framework; Common Core ELA/Literacy; CCR Standards for Adult Education. Standards: WP-PF, WP-SVS, WP-OS; CCSS CCRA.W.4, CCRA.W.5; W.11-12.4, W.11-12.5; CCRA.L.3. Domain: Purpose, Audience, and Focus. Skill: Maintain Direct Focus on the Question.

WP.023WP-PF, WP-SVS, WP-OS; CCSS CCRA.W.4, CCRA.W.5; W.11-12.4, W.11-12.5; CCRA.L.3
Choose an Audience-Appropriate Tone

Choose an Audience-Appropriate Tone: Which version uses a respectful, confident, and appropriately formal tone for college-placement writing? Aligned to: College Board WritePlacer Framework; Common Core ELA/Literacy; CCR Standards for Adult Education. Standards: WP-PF, WP-SVS, WP-OS; CCSS CCRA.W.4, CCRA.W.5; W.11-12.4, W.11-12.5; CCRA.L.3. Domain: Purpose, Audience, and Focus. Skill: Choose an Audience-Appropriate Tone.

WP.024WP-PF, WP-SVS, WP-OS; CCSS CCRA.W.4, CCRA.W.5; W.11-12.4, W.11-12.5; CCRA.L.3
Narrow an Overly Broad Focus

Narrow an Overly Broad Focus: Which revision turns a sweeping topic into a manageable controlling idea that can be developed within the suggested word range? Aligned to: College Board WritePlacer Framework; Common Core ELA/Literacy; CCR Standards for Adult Education. Standards: WP-PF, WP-SVS, WP-OS; CCSS CCRA.W.4, CCRA.W.5; W.11-12.4, W.11-12.5; CCRA.L.3. Domain: Purpose, Audience, and Focus. Skill: Narrow an Overly Broad Focus.

WP.025WP-PF, WP-SVS, WP-OS; CCSS CCRA.W.4, CCRA.W.5; W.11-12.4, W.11-12.5; CCRA.L.3
Expand an Overly Narrow Focus

Expand an Overly Narrow Focus: Which revision broadens a trivial or overly specific claim enough to support a meaningful multiparagraph discussion? Aligned to: College Board WritePlacer Framework; Common Core ELA/Literacy; CCR Standards for Adult Education. Standards: WP-PF, WP-SVS, WP-OS; CCSS CCRA.W.4, CCRA.W.5; W.11-12.4, W.11-12.5; CCRA.L.3. Domain: Purpose, Audience, and Focus. Skill: Expand an Overly Narrow Focus.

WP.026WP-PF, WP-SVS, WP-OS; CCSS CCRA.W.4, CCRA.W.5; W.11-12.4, W.11-12.5; CCRA.L.3
Select a Controlling Idea

Select a Controlling Idea: Which controlling idea gives the essay a unified direction while allowing distinct supporting reasons? Aligned to: College Board WritePlacer Framework; Common Core ELA/Literacy; CCR Standards for Adult Education. Standards: WP-PF, WP-SVS, WP-OS; CCSS CCRA.W.4, CCRA.W.5; W.11-12.4, W.11-12.5; CCRA.L.3. Domain: Purpose, Audience, and Focus. Skill: Select a Controlling Idea.

WP.027WP-PF, WP-SVS, WP-OS; CCSS CCRA.W.4, CCRA.W.5; W.11-12.4, W.11-12.5; CCRA.L.3
Maintain Consistent Scope

Maintain Consistent Scope: Which revision prevents the essay from shifting between different groups, time periods, definitions, or standards of judgment? Aligned to: College Board WritePlacer Framework; Common Core ELA/Literacy; CCR Standards for Adult Education. Standards: WP-PF, WP-SVS, WP-OS; CCSS CCRA.W.4, CCRA.W.5; W.11-12.4, W.11-12.5; CCRA.L.3. Domain: Purpose, Audience, and Focus. Skill: Maintain Consistent Scope.

WP.028WP-PF, WP-SVS, WP-OS; CCSS CCRA.W.4, CCRA.W.5; W.11-12.4, W.11-12.5; CCRA.L.3
Evaluate Whole-Essay Unity

Evaluate Whole-Essay Unity: Which set of paragraphs most consistently serves the same purpose and central position? Aligned to: College Board WritePlacer Framework; Common Core ELA/Literacy; CCR Standards for Adult Education. Standards: WP-PF, WP-SVS, WP-OS; CCSS CCRA.W.4, CCRA.W.5; W.11-12.4, W.11-12.5; CCRA.L.3. Domain: Purpose, Audience, and Focus. Skill: Evaluate Whole-Essay Unity.

WP.029WP-PF, WP-SVS, WP-OS; CCSS CCRA.W.4, CCRA.W.5; W.11-12.4, W.11-12.5; CCRA.L.3
Remove Irrelevant Material

Remove Irrelevant Material: Which sentence or example should be deleted because it does not contribute to the essay's purpose or focus? Aligned to: College Board WritePlacer Framework; Common Core ELA/Literacy; CCR Standards for Adult Education. Standards: WP-PF, WP-SVS, WP-OS; CCSS CCRA.W.4, CCRA.W.5; W.11-12.4, W.11-12.5; CCRA.L.3. Domain: Purpose, Audience, and Focus. Skill: Remove Irrelevant Material.

WP.030WP-PF, WP-SVS, WP-OS; CCSS CCRA.W.4, CCRA.W.5; W.11-12.4, W.11-12.5; CCRA.L.3
Align Introduction and Conclusion with Purpose

Align Introduction and Conclusion with Purpose: Which opening-and-closing pair most clearly frames and completes the same central purpose without changing the essay's position? Aligned to: College Board WritePlacer Framework; Common Core ELA/Literacy; CCR Standards for Adult Education. Standards: WP-PF, WP-SVS, WP-OS; CCSS CCRA.W.4, CCRA.W.5; W.11-12.4, W.11-12.5; CCRA.L.3. Domain: Purpose, Audience, and Focus. Skill: Align Introduction and Conclusion with Purpose.

Claims, Thesis Statements, and Position

WP.031WP-PF, WP-CT; CCSS CCRA.W.1, CCRA.W.4; W.11-12.1a, W.11-12.1b, W.11-12.4
Choose a Defensible Position

Choose a Defensible Position: Which position is specific, arguable, relevant to the prompt, and supportable with reasons and examples? Aligned to: College Board WritePlacer Framework; Common Core ELA/Literacy; CCR Standards for Adult Education. Standards: WP-PF, WP-CT; CCSS CCRA.W.1, CCRA.W.4; W.11-12.1a, W.11-12.1b, W.11-12.4. Domain: Claims, Thesis Statements, and Position. Skill: Choose a Defensible Position.

WP.032WP-PF, WP-CT; CCSS CCRA.W.1, CCRA.W.4; W.11-12.1a, W.11-12.1b, W.11-12.4
Write a Precise Thesis Statement

Write a Precise Thesis Statement: Which thesis directly answers the assignment and states a clear, focused point of view? Aligned to: College Board WritePlacer Framework; Common Core ELA/Literacy; CCR Standards for Adult Education. Standards: WP-PF, WP-CT; CCSS CCRA.W.1, CCRA.W.4; W.11-12.1a, W.11-12.1b, W.11-12.4. Domain: Claims, Thesis Statements, and Position. Skill: Write a Precise Thesis Statement.

WP.033WP-PF, WP-CT; CCSS CCRA.W.1, CCRA.W.4; W.11-12.1a, W.11-12.1b, W.11-12.4
Include a Useful Reason Roadmap

Include a Useful Reason Roadmap: Which thesis previews the essay's main reasoning without becoming a rigid list or an overly long sentence? Aligned to: College Board WritePlacer Framework; Common Core ELA/Literacy; CCR Standards for Adult Education. Standards: WP-PF, WP-CT; CCSS CCRA.W.1, CCRA.W.4; W.11-12.1a, W.11-12.1b, W.11-12.4. Domain: Claims, Thesis Statements, and Position. Skill: Include a Useful Reason Roadmap.

WP.034WP-PF, WP-CT; CCSS CCRA.W.1, CCRA.W.4; W.11-12.1a, W.11-12.1b, W.11-12.4
Avoid Announcement Theses

Avoid Announcement Theses: Which revision replaces an announcement such as "This essay will discuss" with a genuine claim? Aligned to: College Board WritePlacer Framework; Common Core ELA/Literacy; CCR Standards for Adult Education. Standards: WP-PF, WP-CT; CCSS CCRA.W.1, CCRA.W.4; W.11-12.1a, W.11-12.1b, W.11-12.4. Domain: Claims, Thesis Statements, and Position. Skill: Avoid Announcement Theses.

WP.035WP-PF, WP-CT; CCSS CCRA.W.1, CCRA.W.4; W.11-12.1a, W.11-12.1b, W.11-12.4
Distinguish a Claim from a Topic or Fact

Distinguish a Claim from a Topic or Fact: Which option is an arguable claim rather than merely a subject, question, definition, or uncontested fact? Aligned to: College Board WritePlacer Framework; Common Core ELA/Literacy; CCR Standards for Adult Education. Standards: WP-PF, WP-CT; CCSS CCRA.W.1, CCRA.W.4; W.11-12.1a, W.11-12.1b, W.11-12.4. Domain: Claims, Thesis Statements, and Position. Skill: Distinguish a Claim from a Topic or Fact.

WP.036WP-PF, WP-CT; CCSS CCRA.W.1, CCRA.W.4; W.11-12.1a, W.11-12.1b, W.11-12.4
Avoid Absolute and Overstated Claims

Avoid Absolute and Overstated Claims: Which revision makes a claim more defensible by replacing unjustified words such as always, never, everyone, or completely? Aligned to: College Board WritePlacer Framework; Common Core ELA/Literacy; CCR Standards for Adult Education. Standards: WP-PF, WP-CT; CCSS CCRA.W.1, CCRA.W.4; W.11-12.1a, W.11-12.1b, W.11-12.4. Domain: Claims, Thesis Statements, and Position. Skill: Avoid Absolute and Overstated Claims.

WP.037WP-PF, WP-CT; CCSS CCRA.W.1, CCRA.W.4; W.11-12.1a, W.11-12.1b, W.11-12.4
Use Appropriate Qualification

Use Appropriate Qualification: Which thesis most effectively limits a claim with conditions, degrees, or exceptions while remaining decisive? Aligned to: College Board WritePlacer Framework; Common Core ELA/Literacy; CCR Standards for Adult Education. Standards: WP-PF, WP-CT; CCSS CCRA.W.1, CCRA.W.4; W.11-12.1a, W.11-12.1b, W.11-12.4. Domain: Claims, Thesis Statements, and Position. Skill: Use Appropriate Qualification.

WP.038WP-PF, WP-CT; CCSS CCRA.W.1, CCRA.W.4; W.11-12.1a, W.11-12.1b, W.11-12.4
Maintain Position Consistency

Maintain Position Consistency: Which sentence should be revised because it contradicts or weakens the essay's stated position without purposeful qualification? Aligned to: College Board WritePlacer Framework; Common Core ELA/Literacy; CCR Standards for Adult Education. Standards: WP-PF, WP-CT; CCSS CCRA.W.1, CCRA.W.4; W.11-12.1a, W.11-12.1b, W.11-12.4. Domain: Claims, Thesis Statements, and Position. Skill: Maintain Position Consistency.

WP.039WP-PF, WP-CT; CCSS CCRA.W.1, CCRA.W.4; W.11-12.1a, W.11-12.1b, W.11-12.4
Clarify an Ambiguous Thesis

Clarify an Ambiguous Thesis: Which revision removes vague pronouns, unclear comparisons, or undefined terms from the thesis? Aligned to: College Board WritePlacer Framework; Common Core ELA/Literacy; CCR Standards for Adult Education. Standards: WP-PF, WP-CT; CCSS CCRA.W.1, CCRA.W.4; W.11-12.1a, W.11-12.1b, W.11-12.4. Domain: Claims, Thesis Statements, and Position. Skill: Clarify an Ambiguous Thesis.

WP.040WP-PF, WP-CT; CCSS CCRA.W.1, CCRA.W.4; W.11-12.1a, W.11-12.1b, W.11-12.4
Align Body Reasons with the Thesis

Align Body Reasons with the Thesis: Which body-paragraph plan provides reasons that directly support every major part of the thesis? Aligned to: College Board WritePlacer Framework; Common Core ELA/Literacy; CCR Standards for Adult Education. Standards: WP-PF, WP-CT; CCSS CCRA.W.1, CCRA.W.4; W.11-12.1a, W.11-12.1b, W.11-12.4. Domain: Claims, Thesis Statements, and Position. Skill: Align Body Reasons with the Thesis.

Planning and Time Management

WP.041WP-PF, WP-OS; CCSS CCRA.W.5, CCRA.W.10; W.11-12.5, W.11-12.10
Allocate Time Strategically

Allocate Time Strategically: Which time plan best balances prompt analysis, planning, drafting, revising, and proofreading under a limited testing period? Aligned to: College Board WritePlacer Framework; Common Core ELA/Literacy; CCR Standards for Adult Education. Standards: WP-PF, WP-OS; CCSS CCRA.W.5, CCRA.W.10; W.11-12.5, W.11-12.10. Domain: Planning and Time Management. Skill: Allocate Time Strategically.

WP.042WP-PF, WP-OS; CCSS CCRA.W.5, CCRA.W.10; W.11-12.5, W.11-12.10
Choose an Efficient Prewriting Method

Choose an Efficient Prewriting Method: Which prewriting method - outline, web, T-chart, or quick list - best fits the prompt and the writer's immediate planning need? Aligned to: College Board WritePlacer Framework; Common Core ELA/Literacy; CCR Standards for Adult Education. Standards: WP-PF, WP-OS; CCSS CCRA.W.5, CCRA.W.10; W.11-12.5, W.11-12.10. Domain: Planning and Time Management. Skill: Choose an Efficient Prewriting Method.

WP.043WP-PF, WP-OS; CCSS CCRA.W.5, CCRA.W.10; W.11-12.5, W.11-12.10
Generate More Than One Possible Position

Generate More Than One Possible Position: Which planning notes show useful consideration of alternative positions before the writer commits to the strongest one? Aligned to: College Board WritePlacer Framework; Common Core ELA/Literacy; CCR Standards for Adult Education. Standards: WP-PF, WP-OS; CCSS CCRA.W.5, CCRA.W.10; W.11-12.5, W.11-12.10. Domain: Planning and Time Management. Skill: Generate More Than One Possible Position.

WP.044WP-PF, WP-OS; CCSS CCRA.W.5, CCRA.W.10; W.11-12.5, W.11-12.10
Prioritize the Strongest Reasons

Prioritize the Strongest Reasons: Which set of reasons is most relevant, distinct, defensible, and useful for a focused essay? Aligned to: College Board WritePlacer Framework; Common Core ELA/Literacy; CCR Standards for Adult Education. Standards: WP-PF, WP-OS; CCSS CCRA.W.5, CCRA.W.10; W.11-12.5, W.11-12.10. Domain: Planning and Time Management. Skill: Prioritize the Strongest Reasons.

WP.045WP-PF, WP-OS; CCSS CCRA.W.5, CCRA.W.10; W.11-12.5, W.11-12.10
Group Evidence Under Reasons

Group Evidence Under Reasons: Which outline correctly places examples and details under the reason they actually support? Aligned to: College Board WritePlacer Framework; Common Core ELA/Literacy; CCR Standards for Adult Education. Standards: WP-PF, WP-OS; CCSS CCRA.W.5, CCRA.W.10; W.11-12.5, W.11-12.10. Domain: Planning and Time Management. Skill: Group Evidence Under Reasons.

WP.046WP-PF, WP-OS; CCSS CCRA.W.5, CCRA.W.10; W.11-12.5, W.11-12.10
Choose a Logical Order Before Drafting

Choose a Logical Order Before Drafting: Which sequence of reasons creates the clearest progression from foundational ideas to more complex or consequential ones? Aligned to: College Board WritePlacer Framework; Common Core ELA/Literacy; CCR Standards for Adult Education. Standards: WP-PF, WP-OS; CCSS CCRA.W.5, CCRA.W.10; W.11-12.5, W.11-12.10. Domain: Planning and Time Management. Skill: Choose a Logical Order Before Drafting.

WP.047WP-PF, WP-OS; CCSS CCRA.W.5, CCRA.W.10; W.11-12.5, W.11-12.10
Plan Proportional Word Use

Plan Proportional Word Use: Which plan gives enough space to the introduction, developed body paragraphs, and conclusion within approximately 300-600 words? Aligned to: College Board WritePlacer Framework; Common Core ELA/Literacy; CCR Standards for Adult Education. Standards: WP-PF, WP-OS; CCSS CCRA.W.5, CCRA.W.10; W.11-12.5, W.11-12.10. Domain: Planning and Time Management. Skill: Plan Proportional Word Use.

WP.048WP-PF, WP-OS; CCSS CCRA.W.5, CCRA.W.10; W.11-12.5, W.11-12.10
Create a Fast Paragraph Outline

Create a Fast Paragraph Outline: Which brief outline gives each paragraph a purpose, reason, evidence plan, and connection to the thesis? Aligned to: College Board WritePlacer Framework; Common Core ELA/Literacy; CCR Standards for Adult Education. Standards: WP-PF, WP-OS; CCSS CCRA.W.5, CCRA.W.10; W.11-12.5, W.11-12.10. Domain: Planning and Time Management. Skill: Create a Fast Paragraph Outline.

WP.049WP-PF, WP-OS; CCSS CCRA.W.5, CCRA.W.10; W.11-12.5, W.11-12.10
Adapt the Plan Under Time Pressure

Adapt the Plan Under Time Pressure: Which adjustment preserves focus and development when the writer has less time than expected? Aligned to: College Board WritePlacer Framework; Common Core ELA/Literacy; CCR Standards for Adult Education. Standards: WP-PF, WP-OS; CCSS CCRA.W.5, CCRA.W.10; W.11-12.5, W.11-12.10. Domain: Planning and Time Management. Skill: Adapt the Plan Under Time Pressure.

WP.050WP-PF, WP-OS; CCSS CCRA.W.5, CCRA.W.10; W.11-12.5, W.11-12.10
Use a Final-Review Checklist

Use a Final-Review Checklist: Which checklist most efficiently verifies topic alignment, thesis support, paragraph order, sentence clarity, grammar, punctuation, and spelling? Aligned to: College Board WritePlacer Framework; Common Core ELA/Literacy; CCR Standards for Adult Education. Standards: WP-PF, WP-OS; CCSS CCRA.W.5, CCRA.W.10; W.11-12.5, W.11-12.10. Domain: Planning and Time Management. Skill: Use a Final-Review Checklist.

Essay Organization and Structure

WP.051WP-OS, WP-PF, WP-CT; CCSS CCRA.W.1, CCRA.W.4; W.11-12.1a, W.11-12.1c, W.11-12.1e, W.11-12.4
Choose an Effective Introduction

Choose an Effective Introduction: Which introduction efficiently establishes the issue, provides necessary context, and leads to a clear thesis? Aligned to: College Board WritePlacer Framework; Common Core ELA/Literacy; CCR Standards for Adult Education. Standards: WP-OS, WP-PF, WP-CT; CCSS CCRA.W.1, CCRA.W.4; W.11-12.1a, W.11-12.1c, W.11-12.1e, W.11-12.4. Domain: Essay Organization and Structure. Skill: Choose an Effective Introduction.

WP.052WP-OS, WP-PF, WP-CT; CCSS CCRA.W.1, CCRA.W.4; W.11-12.1a, W.11-12.1c, W.11-12.1e, W.11-12.4
Avoid Empty Generalizations in Openings

Avoid Empty Generalizations in Openings: Which revision replaces a vague statement such as "Since the beginning of time" with relevant context? Aligned to: College Board WritePlacer Framework; Common Core ELA/Literacy; CCR Standards for Adult Education. Standards: WP-OS, WP-PF, WP-CT; CCSS CCRA.W.1, CCRA.W.4; W.11-12.1a, W.11-12.1c, W.11-12.1e, W.11-12.4. Domain: Essay Organization and Structure. Skill: Avoid Empty Generalizations in Openings.

WP.053WP-OS, WP-PF, WP-CT; CCSS CCRA.W.1, CCRA.W.4; W.11-12.1a, W.11-12.1c, W.11-12.1e, W.11-12.4
Place the Thesis Strategically

Place the Thesis Strategically: Which location makes the thesis easy to identify while allowing the introduction to prepare the reader logically? Aligned to: College Board WritePlacer Framework; Common Core ELA/Literacy; CCR Standards for Adult Education. Standards: WP-OS, WP-PF, WP-CT; CCSS CCRA.W.1, CCRA.W.4; W.11-12.1a, W.11-12.1c, W.11-12.1e, W.11-12.4. Domain: Essay Organization and Structure. Skill: Place the Thesis Strategically.

WP.054WP-OS, WP-PF, WP-CT; CCSS CCRA.W.1, CCRA.W.4; W.11-12.1a, W.11-12.1c, W.11-12.1e, W.11-12.4
Create Distinct Body-Paragraph Functions

Create Distinct Body-Paragraph Functions: Which organizational plan gives each body paragraph a separate reason or analytical purpose? Aligned to: College Board WritePlacer Framework; Common Core ELA/Literacy; CCR Standards for Adult Education. Standards: WP-OS, WP-PF, WP-CT; CCSS CCRA.W.1, CCRA.W.4; W.11-12.1a, W.11-12.1c, W.11-12.1e, W.11-12.4. Domain: Essay Organization and Structure. Skill: Create Distinct Body-Paragraph Functions.

WP.055WP-OS, WP-PF, WP-CT; CCSS CCRA.W.1, CCRA.W.4; W.11-12.1a, W.11-12.1c, W.11-12.1e, W.11-12.4
Use a Reason-Based Structure

Use a Reason-Based Structure: Which paragraph sequence groups ideas by reasons rather than by disconnected examples or repeated claims? Aligned to: College Board WritePlacer Framework; Common Core ELA/Literacy; CCR Standards for Adult Education. Standards: WP-OS, WP-PF, WP-CT; CCSS CCRA.W.1, CCRA.W.4; W.11-12.1a, W.11-12.1c, W.11-12.1e, W.11-12.4. Domain: Essay Organization and Structure. Skill: Use a Reason-Based Structure.

WP.056WP-OS, WP-PF, WP-CT; CCSS CCRA.W.1, CCRA.W.4; W.11-12.1a, W.11-12.1c, W.11-12.1e, W.11-12.4
Select an Appropriate Organizational Pattern

Select an Appropriate Organizational Pattern: Which pattern - order of importance, cause and effect, comparison, problem and solution, or concession and rebuttal - best fits the argument? Aligned to: College Board WritePlacer Framework; Common Core ELA/Literacy; CCR Standards for Adult Education. Standards: WP-OS, WP-PF, WP-CT; CCSS CCRA.W.1, CCRA.W.4; W.11-12.1a, W.11-12.1c, W.11-12.1e, W.11-12.4. Domain: Essay Organization and Structure. Skill: Select an Appropriate Organizational Pattern.

WP.057WP-OS, WP-PF, WP-CT; CCSS CCRA.W.1, CCRA.W.4; W.11-12.1a, W.11-12.1c, W.11-12.1e, W.11-12.4
Build Logical Progression

Build Logical Progression: Which order allows each paragraph to grow naturally from what has already been established? Aligned to: College Board WritePlacer Framework; Common Core ELA/Literacy; CCR Standards for Adult Education. Standards: WP-OS, WP-PF, WP-CT; CCSS CCRA.W.1, CCRA.W.4; W.11-12.1a, W.11-12.1c, W.11-12.1e, W.11-12.4. Domain: Essay Organization and Structure. Skill: Build Logical Progression.

WP.058WP-OS, WP-PF, WP-CT; CCSS CCRA.W.1, CCRA.W.4; W.11-12.1a, W.11-12.1c, W.11-12.1e, W.11-12.4
Balance Paragraph Length and Emphasis

Balance Paragraph Length and Emphasis: Which structure gives the most space to the most important reasoning without leaving a major claim underdeveloped? Aligned to: College Board WritePlacer Framework; Common Core ELA/Literacy; CCR Standards for Adult Education. Standards: WP-OS, WP-PF, WP-CT; CCSS CCRA.W.1, CCRA.W.4; W.11-12.1a, W.11-12.1c, W.11-12.1e, W.11-12.4. Domain: Essay Organization and Structure. Skill: Balance Paragraph Length and Emphasis.

WP.059WP-OS, WP-PF, WP-CT; CCSS CCRA.W.1, CCRA.W.4; W.11-12.1a, W.11-12.1c, W.11-12.1e, W.11-12.4
Choose an Effective Conclusion

Choose an Effective Conclusion: Which conclusion reinforces the position, synthesizes the reasoning, and leaves a clear final implication? Aligned to: College Board WritePlacer Framework; Common Core ELA/Literacy; CCR Standards for Adult Education. Standards: WP-OS, WP-PF, WP-CT; CCSS CCRA.W.1, CCRA.W.4; W.11-12.1a, W.11-12.1c, W.11-12.1e, W.11-12.4. Domain: Essay Organization and Structure. Skill: Choose an Effective Conclusion.

WP.060WP-OS, WP-PF, WP-CT; CCSS CCRA.W.1, CCRA.W.4; W.11-12.1a, W.11-12.1c, W.11-12.1e, W.11-12.4
Avoid Introducing New Major Claims in the Conclusion

Avoid Introducing New Major Claims in the Conclusion: Which concluding sentence should be removed or relocated because it raises an undeveloped new argument? Aligned to: College Board WritePlacer Framework; Common Core ELA/Literacy; CCR Standards for Adult Education. Standards: WP-OS, WP-PF, WP-CT; CCSS CCRA.W.1, CCRA.W.4; W.11-12.1a, W.11-12.1c, W.11-12.1e, W.11-12.4. Domain: Essay Organization and Structure. Skill: Avoid Introducing New Major Claims in the Conclusion.

Paragraph Unity, Coherence, and Transitions

WP.061WP-OS, WP-DS; CCSS CCRA.W.1, CCRA.W.4; W.11-12.1c, W.11-12.4; CCRA.L.3
Choose a Focused Topic Sentence

Choose a Focused Topic Sentence: Which topic sentence states the paragraph's main reason and clearly connects it to the thesis? Aligned to: College Board WritePlacer Framework; Common Core ELA/Literacy; CCR Standards for Adult Education. Standards: WP-OS, WP-DS; CCSS CCRA.W.1, CCRA.W.4; W.11-12.1c, W.11-12.4; CCRA.L.3. Domain: Paragraph Unity, Coherence, and Transitions. Skill: Choose a Focused Topic Sentence.

WP.062WP-OS, WP-DS; CCSS CCRA.W.1, CCRA.W.4; W.11-12.1c, W.11-12.4; CCRA.L.3
Align Support with the Topic Sentence

Align Support with the Topic Sentence: Which supporting sentence most directly develops the paragraph's controlling idea? Aligned to: College Board WritePlacer Framework; Common Core ELA/Literacy; CCR Standards for Adult Education. Standards: WP-OS, WP-DS; CCSS CCRA.W.1, CCRA.W.4; W.11-12.1c, W.11-12.4; CCRA.L.3. Domain: Paragraph Unity, Coherence, and Transitions. Skill: Align Support with the Topic Sentence.

WP.063WP-OS, WP-DS; CCSS CCRA.W.1, CCRA.W.4; W.11-12.1c, W.11-12.4; CCRA.L.3
Identify an Irrelevant Sentence

Identify an Irrelevant Sentence: Which sentence breaks paragraph unity by shifting to a different reason, example, or issue? Aligned to: College Board WritePlacer Framework; Common Core ELA/Literacy; CCR Standards for Adult Education. Standards: WP-OS, WP-DS; CCSS CCRA.W.1, CCRA.W.4; W.11-12.1c, W.11-12.4; CCRA.L.3. Domain: Paragraph Unity, Coherence, and Transitions. Skill: Identify an Irrelevant Sentence.

WP.064WP-OS, WP-DS; CCSS CCRA.W.1, CCRA.W.4; W.11-12.1c, W.11-12.4; CCRA.L.3
Order Sentences Logically

Order Sentences Logically: Which sequence best moves from claim to explanation, evidence, analysis, and connection? Aligned to: College Board WritePlacer Framework; Common Core ELA/Literacy; CCR Standards for Adult Education. Standards: WP-OS, WP-DS; CCSS CCRA.W.1, CCRA.W.4; W.11-12.1c, W.11-12.4; CCRA.L.3. Domain: Paragraph Unity, Coherence, and Transitions. Skill: Order Sentences Logically.

WP.065WP-OS, WP-DS; CCSS CCRA.W.1, CCRA.W.4; W.11-12.1c, W.11-12.4; CCRA.L.3
Use Known-to-New Progression

Use Known-to-New Progression: Which arrangement begins with familiar information and then introduces new details in a clear, readable sequence? Aligned to: College Board WritePlacer Framework; Common Core ELA/Literacy; CCR Standards for Adult Education. Standards: WP-OS, WP-DS; CCSS CCRA.W.1, CCRA.W.4; W.11-12.1c, W.11-12.4; CCRA.L.3. Domain: Paragraph Unity, Coherence, and Transitions. Skill: Use Known-to-New Progression.

WP.066WP-OS, WP-DS; CCSS CCRA.W.1, CCRA.W.4; W.11-12.1c, W.11-12.4; CCRA.L.3
Select Precise Transitional Words

Select Precise Transitional Words: Which transition accurately signals addition, contrast, cause, result, example, concession, or conclusion? Aligned to: College Board WritePlacer Framework; Common Core ELA/Literacy; CCR Standards for Adult Education. Standards: WP-OS, WP-DS; CCSS CCRA.W.1, CCRA.W.4; W.11-12.1c, W.11-12.4; CCRA.L.3. Domain: Paragraph Unity, Coherence, and Transitions. Skill: Select Precise Transitional Words.

WP.067WP-OS, WP-DS; CCSS CCRA.W.1, CCRA.W.4; W.11-12.1c, W.11-12.4; CCRA.L.3
Create Transitions Between Paragraphs

Create Transitions Between Paragraphs: Which bridge sentence most clearly connects the previous reason to the next one? Aligned to: College Board WritePlacer Framework; Common Core ELA/Literacy; CCR Standards for Adult Education. Standards: WP-OS, WP-DS; CCSS CCRA.W.1, CCRA.W.4; W.11-12.1c, W.11-12.4; CCRA.L.3. Domain: Paragraph Unity, Coherence, and Transitions. Skill: Create Transitions Between Paragraphs.

WP.068WP-OS, WP-DS; CCSS CCRA.W.1, CCRA.W.4; W.11-12.1c, W.11-12.4; CCRA.L.3
Use Reference Words for Cohesion

Use Reference Words for Cohesion: Which revision uses pronouns, synonyms, or deliberate key-word repetition to connect ideas without ambiguity? Aligned to: College Board WritePlacer Framework; Common Core ELA/Literacy; CCR Standards for Adult Education. Standards: WP-OS, WP-DS; CCSS CCRA.W.1, CCRA.W.4; W.11-12.1c, W.11-12.4; CCRA.L.3. Domain: Paragraph Unity, Coherence, and Transitions. Skill: Use Reference Words for Cohesion.

WP.069WP-OS, WP-DS; CCSS CCRA.W.1, CCRA.W.4; W.11-12.1c, W.11-12.4; CCRA.L.3
Repair Abrupt Shifts

Repair Abrupt Shifts: Which revision smooths an unexplained change in topic, time, perspective, or level of generality? Aligned to: College Board WritePlacer Framework; Common Core ELA/Literacy; CCR Standards for Adult Education. Standards: WP-OS, WP-DS; CCSS CCRA.W.1, CCRA.W.4; W.11-12.1c, W.11-12.4; CCRA.L.3. Domain: Paragraph Unity, Coherence, and Transitions. Skill: Repair Abrupt Shifts.

WP.070WP-OS, WP-DS; CCSS CCRA.W.1, CCRA.W.4; W.11-12.1c, W.11-12.4; CCRA.L.3
Close a Paragraph Purposefully

Close a Paragraph Purposefully: Which final sentence explains the paragraph's significance and links its reasoning back to the central claim? Aligned to: College Board WritePlacer Framework; Common Core ELA/Literacy; CCR Standards for Adult Education. Standards: WP-OS, WP-DS; CCSS CCRA.W.1, CCRA.W.4; W.11-12.1c, W.11-12.4; CCRA.L.3. Domain: Paragraph Unity, Coherence, and Transitions. Skill: Close a Paragraph Purposefully.

Development and Supporting Evidence

WP.071WP-DS, WP-CT; CCSS CCRA.W.1, CCRA.W.9; W.11-12.1b, W.11-12.2b, W.11-12.9
Distinguish Reasons from Evidence

Distinguish Reasons from Evidence: Which option correctly identifies the general reason and the specific evidence used to support it? Aligned to: College Board WritePlacer Framework; Common Core ELA/Literacy; CCR Standards for Adult Education. Standards: WP-DS, WP-CT; CCSS CCRA.W.1, CCRA.W.9; W.11-12.1b, W.11-12.2b, W.11-12.9. Domain: Development and Supporting Evidence. Skill: Distinguish Reasons from Evidence.

WP.072WP-DS, WP-CT; CCSS CCRA.W.1, CCRA.W.9; W.11-12.1b, W.11-12.2b, W.11-12.9
Choose Relevant Evidence

Choose Relevant Evidence: Which example, fact, observation, or scenario most directly supports the stated reason? Aligned to: College Board WritePlacer Framework; Common Core ELA/Literacy; CCR Standards for Adult Education. Standards: WP-DS, WP-CT; CCSS CCRA.W.1, CCRA.W.9; W.11-12.1b, W.11-12.2b, W.11-12.9. Domain: Development and Supporting Evidence. Skill: Choose Relevant Evidence.

WP.073WP-DS, WP-CT; CCSS CCRA.W.1, CCRA.W.9; W.11-12.1b, W.11-12.2b, W.11-12.9
Choose Sufficient Evidence

Choose Sufficient Evidence: Which evidence set provides enough depth and variety to make the paragraph convincing rather than merely asserted? Aligned to: College Board WritePlacer Framework; Common Core ELA/Literacy; CCR Standards for Adult Education. Standards: WP-DS, WP-CT; CCSS CCRA.W.1, CCRA.W.9; W.11-12.1b, W.11-12.2b, W.11-12.9. Domain: Development and Supporting Evidence. Skill: Choose Sufficient Evidence.

WP.074WP-DS, WP-CT; CCSS CCRA.W.1, CCRA.W.9; W.11-12.1b, W.11-12.2b, W.11-12.9
Explain the Evidence-to-Claim Connection

Explain the Evidence-to-Claim Connection: Which analysis most clearly shows why the selected evidence supports the paragraph's reason and the essay's thesis? Aligned to: College Board WritePlacer Framework; Common Core ELA/Literacy; CCR Standards for Adult Education. Standards: WP-DS, WP-CT; CCSS CCRA.W.1, CCRA.W.9; W.11-12.1b, W.11-12.2b, W.11-12.9. Domain: Development and Supporting Evidence. Skill: Explain the Evidence-to-Claim Connection.

WP.075WP-DS, WP-CT; CCSS CCRA.W.1, CCRA.W.9; W.11-12.1b, W.11-12.2b, W.11-12.9
Use Personal Experience Analytically

Use Personal Experience Analytically: Which version turns a personal experience into relevant evidence by explaining its broader significance? Aligned to: College Board WritePlacer Framework; Common Core ELA/Literacy; CCR Standards for Adult Education. Standards: WP-DS, WP-CT; CCSS CCRA.W.1, CCRA.W.9; W.11-12.1b, W.11-12.2b, W.11-12.9. Domain: Development and Supporting Evidence. Skill: Use Personal Experience Analytically.

WP.076WP-DS, WP-CT; CCSS CCRA.W.1, CCRA.W.9; W.11-12.1b, W.11-12.2b, W.11-12.9
Use Observations and Real-World Examples

Use Observations and Real-World Examples: Which observation is specific, plausible, and connected to the claim rather than presented as an isolated anecdote? Aligned to: College Board WritePlacer Framework; Common Core ELA/Literacy; CCR Standards for Adult Education. Standards: WP-DS, WP-CT; CCSS CCRA.W.1, CCRA.W.9; W.11-12.1b, W.11-12.2b, W.11-12.9. Domain: Development and Supporting Evidence. Skill: Use Observations and Real-World Examples.

WP.077WP-DS, WP-CT; CCSS CCRA.W.1, CCRA.W.9; W.11-12.1b, W.11-12.2b, W.11-12.9
Use Knowledge from Reading or Study

Use Knowledge from Reading or Study: Which reference to history, science, literature, or coursework is accurate enough, relevant, and fully explained for this on-demand essay? Aligned to: College Board WritePlacer Framework; Common Core ELA/Literacy; CCR Standards for Adult Education. Standards: WP-DS, WP-CT; CCSS CCRA.W.1, CCRA.W.9; W.11-12.1b, W.11-12.2b, W.11-12.9. Domain: Development and Supporting Evidence. Skill: Use Knowledge from Reading or Study.

WP.078WP-DS, WP-CT; CCSS CCRA.W.1, CCRA.W.9; W.11-12.1b, W.11-12.2b, W.11-12.9
Develop Hypothetical Examples

Develop Hypothetical Examples: Which hypothetical scenario is realistic, detailed, and useful for testing the consequences of a claim? Aligned to: College Board WritePlacer Framework; Common Core ELA/Literacy; CCR Standards for Adult Education. Standards: WP-DS, WP-CT; CCSS CCRA.W.1, CCRA.W.9; W.11-12.1b, W.11-12.2b, W.11-12.9. Domain: Development and Supporting Evidence. Skill: Develop Hypothetical Examples.

WP.079WP-DS, WP-CT; CCSS CCRA.W.1, CCRA.W.9; W.11-12.1b, W.11-12.2b, W.11-12.9
Add Concrete Detail

Add Concrete Detail: Which revision replaces a general statement with specific actions, conditions, outcomes, or comparisons? Aligned to: College Board WritePlacer Framework; Common Core ELA/Literacy; CCR Standards for Adult Education. Standards: WP-DS, WP-CT; CCSS CCRA.W.1, CCRA.W.9; W.11-12.1b, W.11-12.2b, W.11-12.9. Domain: Development and Supporting Evidence. Skill: Add Concrete Detail.

WP.080WP-DS, WP-CT; CCSS CCRA.W.1, CCRA.W.9; W.11-12.1b, W.11-12.2b, W.11-12.9
Balance Breadth and Depth

Balance Breadth and Depth: Which development plan uses a manageable number of examples and explains each one sufficiently? Aligned to: College Board WritePlacer Framework; Common Core ELA/Literacy; CCR Standards for Adult Education. Standards: WP-DS, WP-CT; CCSS CCRA.W.1, CCRA.W.9; W.11-12.1b, W.11-12.2b, W.11-12.9. Domain: Development and Supporting Evidence. Skill: Balance Breadth and Depth.

Reasoning and Critical Thinking

WP.081WP-CT, WP-DS; CCSS CCRA.R.8, CCRA.W.1; RI.11-12.8; W.11-12.1b
Trace Claim-Reason-Evidence Logic

Trace Claim-Reason-Evidence Logic: Which diagram or explanation accurately shows how a claim is supported by a reason, evidence, and analysis? Aligned to: College Board WritePlacer Framework; Common Core ELA/Literacy; CCR Standards for Adult Education. Standards: WP-CT, WP-DS; CCSS CCRA.R.8, CCRA.W.1; RI.11-12.8; W.11-12.1b. Domain: Reasoning and Critical Thinking. Skill: Trace Claim-Reason-Evidence Logic.

WP.082WP-CT, WP-DS; CCSS CCRA.R.8, CCRA.W.1; RI.11-12.8; W.11-12.1b
Distinguish Valid from Flawed Inferences

Distinguish Valid from Flawed Inferences: Which conclusion follows logically from the evidence without assuming more than the evidence supports? Aligned to: College Board WritePlacer Framework; Common Core ELA/Literacy; CCR Standards for Adult Education. Standards: WP-CT, WP-DS; CCSS CCRA.R.8, CCRA.W.1; RI.11-12.8; W.11-12.1b. Domain: Reasoning and Critical Thinking. Skill: Distinguish Valid from Flawed Inferences.

WP.083WP-CT, WP-DS; CCSS CCRA.R.8, CCRA.W.1; RI.11-12.8; W.11-12.1b
Distinguish Correlation from Causation

Distinguish Correlation from Causation: Which statement avoids claiming that one factor caused another merely because the two occurred together? Aligned to: College Board WritePlacer Framework; Common Core ELA/Literacy; CCR Standards for Adult Education. Standards: WP-CT, WP-DS; CCSS CCRA.R.8, CCRA.W.1; RI.11-12.8; W.11-12.1b. Domain: Reasoning and Critical Thinking. Skill: Distinguish Correlation from Causation.

WP.084WP-CT, WP-DS; CCSS CCRA.R.8, CCRA.W.1; RI.11-12.8; W.11-12.1b
Recognize Necessary and Sufficient Conditions

Recognize Necessary and Sufficient Conditions: Which reasoning correctly distinguishes what must be present from what alone guarantees an outcome? Aligned to: College Board WritePlacer Framework; Common Core ELA/Literacy; CCR Standards for Adult Education. Standards: WP-CT, WP-DS; CCSS CCRA.R.8, CCRA.W.1; RI.11-12.8; W.11-12.1b. Domain: Reasoning and Critical Thinking. Skill: Recognize Necessary and Sufficient Conditions.

WP.085WP-CT, WP-DS; CCSS CCRA.R.8, CCRA.W.1; RI.11-12.8; W.11-12.1b
Compare Alternatives Using Criteria

Compare Alternatives Using Criteria: Which analysis judges competing choices by consistent criteria such as fairness, feasibility, cost, impact, or long-term effects? Aligned to: College Board WritePlacer Framework; Common Core ELA/Literacy; CCR Standards for Adult Education. Standards: WP-CT, WP-DS; CCSS CCRA.R.8, CCRA.W.1; RI.11-12.8; W.11-12.1b. Domain: Reasoning and Critical Thinking. Skill: Compare Alternatives Using Criteria.

WP.086WP-CT, WP-DS; CCSS CCRA.R.8, CCRA.W.1; RI.11-12.8; W.11-12.1b
Identify Hidden Assumptions

Identify Hidden Assumptions: Which unstated belief must be true for the argument's reasoning to work? Aligned to: College Board WritePlacer Framework; Common Core ELA/Literacy; CCR Standards for Adult Education. Standards: WP-CT, WP-DS; CCSS CCRA.R.8, CCRA.W.1; RI.11-12.8; W.11-12.1b. Domain: Reasoning and Critical Thinking. Skill: Identify Hidden Assumptions.

WP.087WP-CT, WP-DS; CCSS CCRA.R.8, CCRA.W.1; RI.11-12.8; W.11-12.1b
Evaluate Evidence Strength

Evaluate Evidence Strength: Which evidence is strongest because it is relevant, specific, representative, and clearly connected to the claim? Aligned to: College Board WritePlacer Framework; Common Core ELA/Literacy; CCR Standards for Adult Education. Standards: WP-CT, WP-DS; CCSS CCRA.R.8, CCRA.W.1; RI.11-12.8; W.11-12.1b. Domain: Reasoning and Critical Thinking. Skill: Evaluate Evidence Strength.

WP.088WP-CT, WP-DS; CCSS CCRA.R.8, CCRA.W.1; RI.11-12.8; W.11-12.1b
Avoid Circular Reasoning

Avoid Circular Reasoning: Which revision replaces a reason that merely restates the claim with independent support? Aligned to: College Board WritePlacer Framework; Common Core ELA/Literacy; CCR Standards for Adult Education. Standards: WP-CT, WP-DS; CCSS CCRA.R.8, CCRA.W.1; RI.11-12.8; W.11-12.1b. Domain: Reasoning and Critical Thinking. Skill: Avoid Circular Reasoning.

WP.089WP-CT, WP-DS; CCSS CCRA.R.8, CCRA.W.1; RI.11-12.8; W.11-12.1b
Avoid Hasty Generalizations

Avoid Hasty Generalizations: Which conclusion is appropriately limited by the size, representativeness, and context of the examples? Aligned to: College Board WritePlacer Framework; Common Core ELA/Literacy; CCR Standards for Adult Education. Standards: WP-CT, WP-DS; CCSS CCRA.R.8, CCRA.W.1; RI.11-12.8; W.11-12.1b. Domain: Reasoning and Critical Thinking. Skill: Avoid Hasty Generalizations.

WP.090WP-CT, WP-DS; CCSS CCRA.R.8, CCRA.W.1; RI.11-12.8; W.11-12.1b
Synthesize Multiple Reasons

Synthesize Multiple Reasons: Which explanation shows how two or more distinct reasons work together to support a broader conclusion? Aligned to: College Board WritePlacer Framework; Common Core ELA/Literacy; CCR Standards for Adult Education. Standards: WP-CT, WP-DS; CCSS CCRA.R.8, CCRA.W.1; RI.11-12.8; W.11-12.1b. Domain: Reasoning and Critical Thinking. Skill: Synthesize Multiple Reasons.

Counterarguments, Rebuttals, and Nuance

WP.091WP-CT, WP-PF, WP-OS; CCSS CCRA.R.6, CCRA.R.8, CCRA.W.1; RI.11-12.6, RI.11-12.8; W.11-12.1a, W.11-12.1b, W.11-12.1c
Identify a Plausible Counterargument

Identify a Plausible Counterargument: Which opposing claim would a thoughtful reader most reasonably raise against the essay's position? Aligned to: College Board WritePlacer Framework; Common Core ELA/Literacy; CCR Standards for Adult Education. Standards: WP-CT, WP-PF, WP-OS; CCSS CCRA.R.6, CCRA.R.8, CCRA.W.1; RI.11-12.6, RI.11-12.8; W.11-12.1a, W.11-12.1b, W.11-12.1c. Domain: Counterarguments, Rebuttals, and Nuance. Skill: Identify a Plausible Counterargument.

WP.092WP-CT, WP-PF, WP-OS; CCSS CCRA.R.6, CCRA.R.8, CCRA.W.1; RI.11-12.6, RI.11-12.8; W.11-12.1a, W.11-12.1b, W.11-12.1c
Represent Opposing Views Fairly

Represent Opposing Views Fairly: Which summary states the opposing position accurately without exaggeration, ridicule, or distortion? Aligned to: College Board WritePlacer Framework; Common Core ELA/Literacy; CCR Standards for Adult Education. Standards: WP-CT, WP-PF, WP-OS; CCSS CCRA.R.6, CCRA.R.8, CCRA.W.1; RI.11-12.6, RI.11-12.8; W.11-12.1a, W.11-12.1b, W.11-12.1c. Domain: Counterarguments, Rebuttals, and Nuance. Skill: Represent Opposing Views Fairly.

WP.093WP-CT, WP-PF, WP-OS; CCSS CCRA.R.6, CCRA.R.8, CCRA.W.1; RI.11-12.6, RI.11-12.8; W.11-12.1a, W.11-12.1b, W.11-12.1c
Choose an Effective Rebuttal

Choose an Effective Rebuttal: Which response directly answers the counterargument with stronger reasoning or evidence? Aligned to: College Board WritePlacer Framework; Common Core ELA/Literacy; CCR Standards for Adult Education. Standards: WP-CT, WP-PF, WP-OS; CCSS CCRA.R.6, CCRA.R.8, CCRA.W.1; RI.11-12.6, RI.11-12.8; W.11-12.1a, W.11-12.1b, W.11-12.1c. Domain: Counterarguments, Rebuttals, and Nuance. Skill: Choose an Effective Rebuttal.

WP.094WP-CT, WP-PF, WP-OS; CCSS CCRA.R.6, CCRA.R.8, CCRA.W.1; RI.11-12.6, RI.11-12.8; W.11-12.1a, W.11-12.1b, W.11-12.1c
Use Strategic Concession

Use Strategic Concession: Which sentence acknowledges a valid limited point while preserving the essay's main position? Aligned to: College Board WritePlacer Framework; Common Core ELA/Literacy; CCR Standards for Adult Education. Standards: WP-CT, WP-PF, WP-OS; CCSS CCRA.R.6, CCRA.R.8, CCRA.W.1; RI.11-12.6, RI.11-12.8; W.11-12.1a, W.11-12.1b, W.11-12.1c. Domain: Counterarguments, Rebuttals, and Nuance. Skill: Use Strategic Concession.

WP.095WP-CT, WP-PF, WP-OS; CCSS CCRA.R.6, CCRA.R.8, CCRA.W.1; RI.11-12.6, RI.11-12.8; W.11-12.1a, W.11-12.1b, W.11-12.1c
Qualify Claims with Conditions and Exceptions

Qualify Claims with Conditions and Exceptions: Which revision adds necessary limits without making the position indecisive or unclear? Aligned to: College Board WritePlacer Framework; Common Core ELA/Literacy; CCR Standards for Adult Education. Standards: WP-CT, WP-PF, WP-OS; CCSS CCRA.R.6, CCRA.R.8, CCRA.W.1; RI.11-12.6, RI.11-12.8; W.11-12.1a, W.11-12.1b, W.11-12.1c. Domain: Counterarguments, Rebuttals, and Nuance. Skill: Qualify Claims with Conditions and Exceptions.

WP.096WP-CT, WP-PF, WP-OS; CCSS CCRA.R.6, CCRA.R.8, CCRA.W.1; RI.11-12.6, RI.11-12.8; W.11-12.1a, W.11-12.1b, W.11-12.1c
Distinguish Rebuttal from Dismissal

Distinguish Rebuttal from Dismissal: Which response engages the opposing reasoning rather than simply labeling it wrong? Aligned to: College Board WritePlacer Framework; Common Core ELA/Literacy; CCR Standards for Adult Education. Standards: WP-CT, WP-PF, WP-OS; CCSS CCRA.R.6, CCRA.R.8, CCRA.W.1; RI.11-12.6, RI.11-12.8; W.11-12.1a, W.11-12.1b, W.11-12.1c. Domain: Counterarguments, Rebuttals, and Nuance. Skill: Distinguish Rebuttal from Dismissal.

WP.097WP-CT, WP-PF, WP-OS; CCSS CCRA.R.6, CCRA.R.8, CCRA.W.1; RI.11-12.6, RI.11-12.8; W.11-12.1a, W.11-12.1b, W.11-12.1c
Avoid Straw-Man Reasoning

Avoid Straw-Man Reasoning: Which revision responds to the strongest realistic version of the opposing view? Aligned to: College Board WritePlacer Framework; Common Core ELA/Literacy; CCR Standards for Adult Education. Standards: WP-CT, WP-PF, WP-OS; CCSS CCRA.R.6, CCRA.R.8, CCRA.W.1; RI.11-12.6, RI.11-12.8; W.11-12.1a, W.11-12.1b, W.11-12.1c. Domain: Counterarguments, Rebuttals, and Nuance. Skill: Avoid Straw-Man Reasoning.

WP.098WP-CT, WP-PF, WP-OS; CCSS CCRA.R.6, CCRA.R.8, CCRA.W.1; RI.11-12.6, RI.11-12.8; W.11-12.1a, W.11-12.1b, W.11-12.1c
Integrate Counterargument Coherently

Integrate Counterargument Coherently: Which placement and transition allow a counterargument to strengthen rather than interrupt the essay's progression? Aligned to: College Board WritePlacer Framework; Common Core ELA/Literacy; CCR Standards for Adult Education. Standards: WP-CT, WP-PF, WP-OS; CCSS CCRA.R.6, CCRA.R.8, CCRA.W.1; RI.11-12.6, RI.11-12.8; W.11-12.1a, W.11-12.1b, W.11-12.1c. Domain: Counterarguments, Rebuttals, and Nuance. Skill: Integrate Counterargument Coherently.

WP.099WP-CT, WP-PF, WP-OS; CCSS CCRA.R.6, CCRA.R.8, CCRA.W.1; RI.11-12.6, RI.11-12.8; W.11-12.1a, W.11-12.1b, W.11-12.1c
Use Nuanced Certainty Language

Use Nuanced Certainty Language: Which wording accurately communicates probability, degree, limitation, or confidence? Aligned to: College Board WritePlacer Framework; Common Core ELA/Literacy; CCR Standards for Adult Education. Standards: WP-CT, WP-PF, WP-OS; CCSS CCRA.R.6, CCRA.R.8, CCRA.W.1; RI.11-12.6, RI.11-12.8; W.11-12.1a, W.11-12.1b, W.11-12.1c. Domain: Counterarguments, Rebuttals, and Nuance. Skill: Use Nuanced Certainty Language.

WP.100WP-CT, WP-PF, WP-OS; CCSS CCRA.R.6, CCRA.R.8, CCRA.W.1; RI.11-12.6, RI.11-12.8; W.11-12.1a, W.11-12.1b, W.11-12.1c
Determine When Counterargument Adds Value

Determine When Counterargument Adds Value: Which essay situation most benefits from a brief counterargument and rebuttal within the available word limit? Aligned to: College Board WritePlacer Framework; Common Core ELA/Literacy; CCR Standards for Adult Education. Standards: WP-CT, WP-PF, WP-OS; CCSS CCRA.R.6, CCRA.R.8, CCRA.W.1; RI.11-12.6, RI.11-12.8; W.11-12.1a, W.11-12.1b, W.11-12.1c. Domain: Counterarguments, Rebuttals, and Nuance. Skill: Determine When Counterargument Adds Value.

Sentence Boundaries and Clause Control

WP.101WP-SVS, WP-MC; CCSS CCRA.L.1, CCRA.L.2; L.11-12.1, L.11-12.2; W.11-12.5
Identify Complete Sentences

Identify Complete Sentences: Which option contains a complete independent clause with a subject, a finite verb, and a complete thought? Aligned to: College Board WritePlacer Framework; Common Core ELA/Literacy; CCR Standards for Adult Education. Standards: WP-SVS, WP-MC; CCSS CCRA.L.1, CCRA.L.2; L.11-12.1, L.11-12.2; W.11-12.5. Domain: Sentence Boundaries and Clause Control. Skill: Identify Complete Sentences.

WP.102WP-SVS, WP-MC; CCSS CCRA.L.1, CCRA.L.2; L.11-12.1, L.11-12.2; W.11-12.5
Identify Missing-Subject or Missing-Verb Fragments

Identify Missing-Subject or Missing-Verb Fragments: Which sentence fragment lacks an essential subject or complete verb, and which revision repairs it? Aligned to: College Board WritePlacer Framework; Common Core ELA/Literacy; CCR Standards for Adult Education. Standards: WP-SVS, WP-MC; CCSS CCRA.L.1, CCRA.L.2; L.11-12.1, L.11-12.2; W.11-12.5. Domain: Sentence Boundaries and Clause Control. Skill: Identify Missing-Subject or Missing-Verb Fragments.

WP.103WP-SVS, WP-MC; CCSS CCRA.L.1, CCRA.L.2; L.11-12.1, L.11-12.2; W.11-12.5
Identify Dependent-Clause Fragments

Identify Dependent-Clause Fragments: Which option is incomplete because a subordinating word leaves the thought dependent on another clause? Aligned to: College Board WritePlacer Framework; Common Core ELA/Literacy; CCR Standards for Adult Education. Standards: WP-SVS, WP-MC; CCSS CCRA.L.1, CCRA.L.2; L.11-12.1, L.11-12.2; W.11-12.5. Domain: Sentence Boundaries and Clause Control. Skill: Identify Dependent-Clause Fragments.

WP.104WP-SVS, WP-MC; CCSS CCRA.L.1, CCRA.L.2; L.11-12.1, L.11-12.2; W.11-12.5
Identify Phrase Fragments

Identify Phrase Fragments: Which option is only a verbal, prepositional, appositive, or other phrase rather than a complete sentence? Aligned to: College Board WritePlacer Framework; Common Core ELA/Literacy; CCR Standards for Adult Education. Standards: WP-SVS, WP-MC; CCSS CCRA.L.1, CCRA.L.2; L.11-12.1, L.11-12.2; W.11-12.5. Domain: Sentence Boundaries and Clause Control. Skill: Identify Phrase Fragments.

WP.105WP-SVS, WP-MC; CCSS CCRA.L.1, CCRA.L.2; L.11-12.1, L.11-12.2; W.11-12.5
Identify Fused Sentences

Identify Fused Sentences: Which sentence incorrectly joins independent clauses with no punctuation or connecting word? Aligned to: College Board WritePlacer Framework; Common Core ELA/Literacy; CCR Standards for Adult Education. Standards: WP-SVS, WP-MC; CCSS CCRA.L.1, CCRA.L.2; L.11-12.1, L.11-12.2; W.11-12.5. Domain: Sentence Boundaries and Clause Control. Skill: Identify Fused Sentences.

WP.106WP-SVS, WP-MC; CCSS CCRA.L.1, CCRA.L.2; L.11-12.1, L.11-12.2; W.11-12.5
Identify Comma Splices

Identify Comma Splices: Which sentence incorrectly joins independent clauses with only a comma? Aligned to: College Board WritePlacer Framework; Common Core ELA/Literacy; CCR Standards for Adult Education. Standards: WP-SVS, WP-MC; CCSS CCRA.L.1, CCRA.L.2; L.11-12.1, L.11-12.2; W.11-12.5. Domain: Sentence Boundaries and Clause Control. Skill: Identify Comma Splices.

WP.107WP-SVS, WP-MC; CCSS CCRA.L.1, CCRA.L.2; L.11-12.1, L.11-12.2; W.11-12.5
Repair Run-ons Correctly

Repair Run-ons Correctly: Which revision correctly uses a period, semicolon, or comma plus coordinating conjunction to join or separate clauses? Aligned to: College Board WritePlacer Framework; Common Core ELA/Literacy; CCR Standards for Adult Education. Standards: WP-SVS, WP-MC; CCSS CCRA.L.1, CCRA.L.2; L.11-12.1, L.11-12.2; W.11-12.5. Domain: Sentence Boundaries and Clause Control. Skill: Repair Run-ons Correctly.

WP.108WP-SVS, WP-MC; CCSS CCRA.L.1, CCRA.L.2; L.11-12.1, L.11-12.2; W.11-12.5
Distinguish Independent and Dependent Clauses

Distinguish Independent and Dependent Clauses: Which classification correctly identifies the role of each clause in the sentence? Aligned to: College Board WritePlacer Framework; Common Core ELA/Literacy; CCR Standards for Adult Education. Standards: WP-SVS, WP-MC; CCSS CCRA.L.1, CCRA.L.2; L.11-12.1, L.11-12.2; W.11-12.5. Domain: Sentence Boundaries and Clause Control. Skill: Distinguish Independent and Dependent Clauses.

WP.109WP-SVS, WP-MC; CCSS CCRA.L.1, CCRA.L.2; L.11-12.1, L.11-12.2; W.11-12.5
Coordinate Equal Ideas

Coordinate Equal Ideas: Which sentence correctly uses coordination to connect ideas of equal grammatical and logical importance? Aligned to: College Board WritePlacer Framework; Common Core ELA/Literacy; CCR Standards for Adult Education. Standards: WP-SVS, WP-MC; CCSS CCRA.L.1, CCRA.L.2; L.11-12.1, L.11-12.2; W.11-12.5. Domain: Sentence Boundaries and Clause Control. Skill: Coordinate Equal Ideas.

WP.110WP-SVS, WP-MC; CCSS CCRA.L.1, CCRA.L.2; L.11-12.1, L.11-12.2; W.11-12.5
Subordinate Supporting Ideas

Subordinate Supporting Ideas: Which sentence uses subordination to show a precise relationship such as cause, contrast, condition, time, or concession? Aligned to: College Board WritePlacer Framework; Common Core ELA/Literacy; CCR Standards for Adult Education. Standards: WP-SVS, WP-MC; CCSS CCRA.L.1, CCRA.L.2; L.11-12.1, L.11-12.2; W.11-12.5. Domain: Sentence Boundaries and Clause Control. Skill: Subordinate Supporting Ideas.

Sentence Variety and Syntax

WP.111WP-SVS, WP-MC; CCSS CCRA.L.1, CCRA.L.3; L.11-12.1b, L.11-12.3a; W.11-12.4, W.11-12.5
Vary Sentence Openings

Vary Sentence Openings: Which revision improves rhythm by varying openings with subjects, transitions, phrases, or dependent clauses? Aligned to: College Board WritePlacer Framework; Common Core ELA/Literacy; CCR Standards for Adult Education. Standards: WP-SVS, WP-MC; CCSS CCRA.L.1, CCRA.L.3; L.11-12.1b, L.11-12.3a; W.11-12.4, W.11-12.5. Domain: Sentence Variety and Syntax. Skill: Vary Sentence Openings.

WP.112WP-SVS, WP-MC; CCSS CCRA.L.1, CCRA.L.3; L.11-12.1b, L.11-12.3a; W.11-12.4, W.11-12.5
Vary Sentence Length Purposefully

Vary Sentence Length Purposefully: Which combination of short, medium, and longer sentences best supports emphasis and readability? Aligned to: College Board WritePlacer Framework; Common Core ELA/Literacy; CCR Standards for Adult Education. Standards: WP-SVS, WP-MC; CCSS CCRA.L.1, CCRA.L.3; L.11-12.1b, L.11-12.3a; W.11-12.4, W.11-12.5. Domain: Sentence Variety and Syntax. Skill: Vary Sentence Length Purposefully.

WP.113WP-SVS, WP-MC; CCSS CCRA.L.1, CCRA.L.3; L.11-12.1b, L.11-12.3a; W.11-12.4, W.11-12.5
Combine Choppy Sentences

Combine Choppy Sentences: Which revision combines related short sentences without creating confusion, redundancy, or a run-on? Aligned to: College Board WritePlacer Framework; Common Core ELA/Literacy; CCR Standards for Adult Education. Standards: WP-SVS, WP-MC; CCSS CCRA.L.1, CCRA.L.3; L.11-12.1b, L.11-12.3a; W.11-12.4, W.11-12.5. Domain: Sentence Variety and Syntax. Skill: Combine Choppy Sentences.

WP.114WP-SVS, WP-MC; CCSS CCRA.L.1, CCRA.L.3; L.11-12.1b, L.11-12.3a; W.11-12.4, W.11-12.5
Use Simple Sentences Effectively

Use Simple Sentences Effectively: Which simple sentence provides useful clarity or emphasis rather than monotonous repetition? Aligned to: College Board WritePlacer Framework; Common Core ELA/Literacy; CCR Standards for Adult Education. Standards: WP-SVS, WP-MC; CCSS CCRA.L.1, CCRA.L.3; L.11-12.1b, L.11-12.3a; W.11-12.4, W.11-12.5. Domain: Sentence Variety and Syntax. Skill: Use Simple Sentences Effectively.

WP.115WP-SVS, WP-MC; CCSS CCRA.L.1, CCRA.L.3; L.11-12.1b, L.11-12.3a; W.11-12.4, W.11-12.5
Use Compound Sentences Effectively

Use Compound Sentences Effectively: Which compound sentence connects two independent but closely related ideas with correct punctuation? Aligned to: College Board WritePlacer Framework; Common Core ELA/Literacy; CCR Standards for Adult Education. Standards: WP-SVS, WP-MC; CCSS CCRA.L.1, CCRA.L.3; L.11-12.1b, L.11-12.3a; W.11-12.4, W.11-12.5. Domain: Sentence Variety and Syntax. Skill: Use Compound Sentences Effectively.

WP.116WP-SVS, WP-MC; CCSS CCRA.L.1, CCRA.L.3; L.11-12.1b, L.11-12.3a; W.11-12.4, W.11-12.5
Use Complex Sentences Effectively

Use Complex Sentences Effectively: Which complex sentence makes the logical relationship between a main idea and a supporting idea clear? Aligned to: College Board WritePlacer Framework; Common Core ELA/Literacy; CCR Standards for Adult Education. Standards: WP-SVS, WP-MC; CCSS CCRA.L.1, CCRA.L.3; L.11-12.1b, L.11-12.3a; W.11-12.4, W.11-12.5. Domain: Sentence Variety and Syntax. Skill: Use Complex Sentences Effectively.

WP.117WP-SVS, WP-MC; CCSS CCRA.L.1, CCRA.L.3; L.11-12.1b, L.11-12.3a; W.11-12.4, W.11-12.5
Use Compound-Complex Sentences Effectively

Use Compound-Complex Sentences Effectively: Which compound-complex sentence remains controlled, readable, and correctly punctuated? Aligned to: College Board WritePlacer Framework; Common Core ELA/Literacy; CCR Standards for Adult Education. Standards: WP-SVS, WP-MC; CCSS CCRA.L.1, CCRA.L.3; L.11-12.1b, L.11-12.3a; W.11-12.4, W.11-12.5. Domain: Sentence Variety and Syntax. Skill: Use Compound-Complex Sentences Effectively.

WP.118WP-SVS, WP-MC; CCSS CCRA.L.1, CCRA.L.3; L.11-12.1b, L.11-12.3a; W.11-12.4, W.11-12.5
Place Important Ideas for Emphasis

Place Important Ideas for Emphasis: Which revision places the key point at the beginning or end of the sentence for maximum clarity and impact? Aligned to: College Board WritePlacer Framework; Common Core ELA/Literacy; CCR Standards for Adult Education. Standards: WP-SVS, WP-MC; CCSS CCRA.L.1, CCRA.L.3; L.11-12.1b, L.11-12.3a; W.11-12.4, W.11-12.5. Domain: Sentence Variety and Syntax. Skill: Place Important Ideas for Emphasis.

WP.119WP-SVS, WP-MC; CCSS CCRA.L.1, CCRA.L.3; L.11-12.1b, L.11-12.3a; W.11-12.4, W.11-12.5
Use Parallel Structure

Use Parallel Structure: Which revision expresses coordinate ideas in matching grammatical forms? Aligned to: College Board WritePlacer Framework; Common Core ELA/Literacy; CCR Standards for Adult Education. Standards: WP-SVS, WP-MC; CCSS CCRA.L.1, CCRA.L.3; L.11-12.1b, L.11-12.3a; W.11-12.4, W.11-12.5. Domain: Sentence Variety and Syntax. Skill: Use Parallel Structure.

WP.120WP-SVS, WP-MC; CCSS CCRA.L.1, CCRA.L.3; L.11-12.1b, L.11-12.3a; W.11-12.4, W.11-12.5
Control Long Sentences

Control Long Sentences: Which revision preserves useful complexity while removing tangled clauses, excessive interruptions, or unclear relationships? Aligned to: College Board WritePlacer Framework; Common Core ELA/Literacy; CCR Standards for Adult Education. Standards: WP-SVS, WP-MC; CCSS CCRA.L.1, CCRA.L.3; L.11-12.1b, L.11-12.3a; W.11-12.4, W.11-12.5. Domain: Sentence Variety and Syntax. Skill: Control Long Sentences.

Style, Voice, and Vocabulary

WP.121WP-SVS, WP-PF; CCSS CCRA.L.3, CCRA.L.4, CCRA.L.5, CCRA.L.6; L.11-12.3a, L.11-12.4, L.11-12.5, L.11-12.6; W.11-12.4
Maintain an Academic Tone

Maintain an Academic Tone: Which version sounds clear, mature, and appropriately formal without becoming stiff or artificial? Aligned to: College Board WritePlacer Framework; Common Core ELA/Literacy; CCR Standards for Adult Education. Standards: WP-SVS, WP-PF; CCSS CCRA.L.3, CCRA.L.4, CCRA.L.5, CCRA.L.6; L.11-12.3a, L.11-12.4, L.11-12.5, L.11-12.6; W.11-12.4. Domain: Style, Voice, and Vocabulary. Skill: Maintain an Academic Tone.

WP.122WP-SVS, WP-PF; CCSS CCRA.L.3, CCRA.L.4, CCRA.L.5, CCRA.L.6; L.11-12.3a, L.11-12.4, L.11-12.5, L.11-12.6; W.11-12.4
Avoid Slang and Texting Language

Avoid Slang and Texting Language: Which revision replaces slang, conversational fillers, symbols, or texting abbreviations with standard written English? Aligned to: College Board WritePlacer Framework; Common Core ELA/Literacy; CCR Standards for Adult Education. Standards: WP-SVS, WP-PF; CCSS CCRA.L.3, CCRA.L.4, CCRA.L.5, CCRA.L.6; L.11-12.3a, L.11-12.4, L.11-12.5, L.11-12.6; W.11-12.4. Domain: Style, Voice, and Vocabulary. Skill: Avoid Slang and Texting Language.

WP.123WP-SVS, WP-PF; CCSS CCRA.L.3, CCRA.L.4, CCRA.L.5, CCRA.L.6; L.11-12.3a, L.11-12.4, L.11-12.5, L.11-12.6; W.11-12.4
Choose Precise Diction

Choose Precise Diction: Which word most accurately expresses the intended action, quality, degree, or relationship? Aligned to: College Board WritePlacer Framework; Common Core ELA/Literacy; CCR Standards for Adult Education. Standards: WP-SVS, WP-PF; CCSS CCRA.L.3, CCRA.L.4, CCRA.L.5, CCRA.L.6; L.11-12.3a, L.11-12.4, L.11-12.5, L.11-12.6; W.11-12.4. Domain: Style, Voice, and Vocabulary. Skill: Choose Precise Diction.

WP.124ACCUPLACER Writing - Expression of Ideas: Effective Language Use/Precision; CCSS CCRA.W.4-5; CCRA.L.3, L.6; WP-SVS, WP-PF; CCSS CCRA.L.3, CCRA.L.4, CCRA.L.5, CCRA.L.6; L.11-12.3a, L.11-12.4, L.11-12.5, L.11-12.6; W.11-12.4
Replace Vague Language

Replace Vague Language: Which revision clarifies vague words such as things, stuff, good, bad, a lot, or this? Aligned to: College Board WritePlacer Framework; Common Core ELA/Literacy; CCR Standards for Adult Education. Standards: WP-SVS, WP-PF; CCSS CCRA.L.3, CCRA.L.4, CCRA.L.5, CCRA.L.6; L.11-12.3a, L.11-12.4, L.11-12.5, L.11-12.6; W.11-12.4. Domain: Style, Voice, and Vocabulary. Skill: Replace Vague Language.

WP.125WP-SVS, WP-PF; CCSS CCRA.L.3, CCRA.L.4, CCRA.L.5, CCRA.L.6; L.11-12.3a, L.11-12.4, L.11-12.5, L.11-12.6; W.11-12.4
Use Concise Language

Use Concise Language: Which revision communicates the same meaning with fewer unnecessary words? Aligned to: College Board WritePlacer Framework; Common Core ELA/Literacy; CCR Standards for Adult Education. Standards: WP-SVS, WP-PF; CCSS CCRA.L.3, CCRA.L.4, CCRA.L.5, CCRA.L.6; L.11-12.3a, L.11-12.4, L.11-12.5, L.11-12.6; W.11-12.4. Domain: Style, Voice, and Vocabulary. Skill: Use Concise Language.

WP.126WP-SVS, WP-PF; CCSS CCRA.L.3, CCRA.L.4, CCRA.L.5, CCRA.L.6; L.11-12.3a, L.11-12.4, L.11-12.5, L.11-12.6; W.11-12.4
Eliminate Redundancy

Eliminate Redundancy: Which word or phrase should be removed because it repeats an idea already expressed? Aligned to: College Board WritePlacer Framework; Common Core ELA/Literacy; CCR Standards for Adult Education. Standards: WP-SVS, WP-PF; CCSS CCRA.L.3, CCRA.L.4, CCRA.L.5, CCRA.L.6; L.11-12.3a, L.11-12.4, L.11-12.5, L.11-12.6; W.11-12.4. Domain: Style, Voice, and Vocabulary. Skill: Eliminate Redundancy.

WP.127WP-SVS, WP-PF; CCSS CCRA.L.3, CCRA.L.4, CCRA.L.5, CCRA.L.6; L.11-12.3a, L.11-12.4, L.11-12.5, L.11-12.6; W.11-12.4
Maintain a Consistent Voice

Maintain a Consistent Voice: Which sentence should be revised because it shifts unexpectedly between formal and casual language or between writer perspectives? Aligned to: College Board WritePlacer Framework; Common Core ELA/Literacy; CCR Standards for Adult Education. Standards: WP-SVS, WP-PF; CCSS CCRA.L.3, CCRA.L.4, CCRA.L.5, CCRA.L.6; L.11-12.3a, L.11-12.4, L.11-12.5, L.11-12.6; W.11-12.4. Domain: Style, Voice, and Vocabulary. Skill: Maintain a Consistent Voice.

WP.128WP-SVS, WP-PF; CCSS CCRA.L.3, CCRA.L.4, CCRA.L.5, CCRA.L.6; L.11-12.3a, L.11-12.4, L.11-12.5, L.11-12.6; W.11-12.4
Choose Active or Passive Voice Purposefully

Choose Active or Passive Voice Purposefully: Which voice choice best emphasizes the responsible actor, the action, or the result in context? Aligned to: College Board WritePlacer Framework; Common Core ELA/Literacy; CCR Standards for Adult Education. Standards: WP-SVS, WP-PF; CCSS CCRA.L.3, CCRA.L.4, CCRA.L.5, CCRA.L.6; L.11-12.3a, L.11-12.4, L.11-12.5, L.11-12.6; W.11-12.4. Domain: Style, Voice, and Vocabulary. Skill: Choose Active or Passive Voice Purposefully.

WP.129WP-SVS, WP-PF; CCSS CCRA.L.3, CCRA.L.4, CCRA.L.5, CCRA.L.6; L.11-12.3a, L.11-12.4, L.11-12.5, L.11-12.6; W.11-12.4
Use Varied Vocabulary Naturally

Use Varied Vocabulary Naturally: Which revision improves variety without misusing a thesaurus word, changing the meaning, or sounding inflated? Aligned to: College Board WritePlacer Framework; Common Core ELA/Literacy; CCR Standards for Adult Education. Standards: WP-SVS, WP-PF; CCSS CCRA.L.3, CCRA.L.4, CCRA.L.5, CCRA.L.6; L.11-12.3a, L.11-12.4, L.11-12.5, L.11-12.6; W.11-12.4. Domain: Style, Voice, and Vocabulary. Skill: Use Varied Vocabulary Naturally.

WP.130WP-SVS, WP-PF; CCSS CCRA.L.3, CCRA.L.4, CCRA.L.5, CCRA.L.6; L.11-12.3a, L.11-12.4, L.11-12.5, L.11-12.6; W.11-12.4
Use Respectful and Inclusive Language

Use Respectful and Inclusive Language: Which wording discusses people and groups accurately, respectfully, and without unnecessary stereotypes? Aligned to: College Board WritePlacer Framework; Common Core ELA/Literacy; CCR Standards for Adult Education. Standards: WP-SVS, WP-PF; CCSS CCRA.L.3, CCRA.L.4, CCRA.L.5, CCRA.L.6; L.11-12.3a, L.11-12.4, L.11-12.5, L.11-12.6; W.11-12.4. Domain: Style, Voice, and Vocabulary. Skill: Use Respectful and Inclusive Language.

Agreement and Verb Usage

WP.131WP-MC, WP-SVS; CCSS CCRA.L.1; L.9-10.1, L.11-12.1; W.11-12.5
Locate the True Subject for Agreement

Locate the True Subject for Agreement: Which noun or pronoun is the true subject that controls the verb despite intervening phrases or clauses? Aligned to: College Board WritePlacer Framework; Common Core ELA/Literacy; CCR Standards for Adult Education. Standards: WP-MC, WP-SVS; CCSS CCRA.L.1; L.9-10.1, L.11-12.1; W.11-12.5. Domain: Agreement and Verb Usage. Skill: Locate the True Subject for Agreement.

WP.132WP-MC, WP-SVS; CCSS CCRA.L.1; L.9-10.1, L.11-12.1; W.11-12.5
Apply Basic Subject-Verb Agreement

Apply Basic Subject-Verb Agreement: Which verb form correctly agrees in number and person with its subject? Aligned to: College Board WritePlacer Framework; Common Core ELA/Literacy; CCR Standards for Adult Education. Standards: WP-MC, WP-SVS; CCSS CCRA.L.1; L.9-10.1, L.11-12.1; W.11-12.5. Domain: Agreement and Verb Usage. Skill: Apply Basic Subject-Verb Agreement.

WP.133WP-MC, WP-SVS; CCSS CCRA.L.1; L.9-10.1, L.11-12.1; W.11-12.5
Handle Intervening Phrases and Clauses

Handle Intervening Phrases and Clauses: Which sentence maintains agreement when words between the subject and verb could distract the writer? Aligned to: College Board WritePlacer Framework; Common Core ELA/Literacy; CCR Standards for Adult Education. Standards: WP-MC, WP-SVS; CCSS CCRA.L.1; L.9-10.1, L.11-12.1; W.11-12.5. Domain: Agreement and Verb Usage. Skill: Handle Intervening Phrases and Clauses.

WP.134WP-MC, WP-SVS; CCSS CCRA.L.1; L.9-10.1, L.11-12.1; W.11-12.5
Handle Compound Subjects

Handle Compound Subjects: Which verb correctly agrees with subjects joined by and, or, nor, either/or, or neither/nor? Aligned to: College Board WritePlacer Framework; Common Core ELA/Literacy; CCR Standards for Adult Education. Standards: WP-MC, WP-SVS; CCSS CCRA.L.1; L.9-10.1, L.11-12.1; W.11-12.5. Domain: Agreement and Verb Usage. Skill: Handle Compound Subjects.

WP.135WP-MC, WP-SVS; CCSS CCRA.L.1; L.9-10.1, L.11-12.1; W.11-12.5
Handle Indefinite and Collective Pronouns

Handle Indefinite and Collective Pronouns: Which verb form correctly matches an indefinite pronoun or collective noun in context? Aligned to: College Board WritePlacer Framework; Common Core ELA/Literacy; CCR Standards for Adult Education. Standards: WP-MC, WP-SVS; CCSS CCRA.L.1; L.9-10.1, L.11-12.1; W.11-12.5. Domain: Agreement and Verb Usage. Skill: Handle Indefinite and Collective Pronouns.

WP.136WP-MC, WP-SVS; CCSS CCRA.L.1; L.9-10.1, L.11-12.1; W.11-12.5
Maintain Verb-Tense Consistency

Maintain Verb-Tense Consistency: Which revision eliminates an unnecessary shift between past, present, and future tense? Aligned to: College Board WritePlacer Framework; Common Core ELA/Literacy; CCR Standards for Adult Education. Standards: WP-MC, WP-SVS; CCSS CCRA.L.1; L.9-10.1, L.11-12.1; W.11-12.5. Domain: Agreement and Verb Usage. Skill: Maintain Verb-Tense Consistency.

WP.137WP-MC, WP-SVS; CCSS CCRA.L.1; L.9-10.1, L.11-12.1; W.11-12.5
Establish a Logical Sequence of Tenses

Establish a Logical Sequence of Tenses: Which tense sequence accurately expresses earlier, simultaneous, and later actions? Aligned to: College Board WritePlacer Framework; Common Core ELA/Literacy; CCR Standards for Adult Education. Standards: WP-MC, WP-SVS; CCSS CCRA.L.1; L.9-10.1, L.11-12.1; W.11-12.5. Domain: Agreement and Verb Usage. Skill: Establish a Logical Sequence of Tenses.

WP.138WP-MC, WP-SVS; CCSS CCRA.L.1; L.9-10.1, L.11-12.1; W.11-12.5
Use Irregular Verbs and Participles

Use Irregular Verbs and Participles: Which sentence uses the correct past-tense or past-participle form of an irregular verb? Aligned to: College Board WritePlacer Framework; Common Core ELA/Literacy; CCR Standards for Adult Education. Standards: WP-MC, WP-SVS; CCSS CCRA.L.1; L.9-10.1, L.11-12.1; W.11-12.5. Domain: Agreement and Verb Usage. Skill: Use Irregular Verbs and Participles.

WP.139WP-MC, WP-SVS; CCSS CCRA.L.1; L.9-10.1, L.11-12.1; W.11-12.5
Use Active and Passive Constructions Correctly

Use Active and Passive Constructions Correctly: Which sentence forms the selected voice correctly and avoids a missing or illogical actor? Aligned to: College Board WritePlacer Framework; Common Core ELA/Literacy; CCR Standards for Adult Education. Standards: WP-MC, WP-SVS; CCSS CCRA.L.1; L.9-10.1, L.11-12.1; W.11-12.5. Domain: Agreement and Verb Usage. Skill: Use Active and Passive Constructions Correctly.

WP.140WP-MC, WP-SVS; CCSS CCRA.L.1; L.9-10.1, L.11-12.1; W.11-12.5
Use Verb Mood and Modals Consistently

Use Verb Mood and Modals Consistently: Which wording correctly expresses fact, command, possibility, obligation, recommendation, or a hypothetical condition? Aligned to: College Board WritePlacer Framework; Common Core ELA/Literacy; CCR Standards for Adult Education. Standards: WP-MC, WP-SVS; CCSS CCRA.L.1; L.9-10.1, L.11-12.1; W.11-12.5. Domain: Agreement and Verb Usage. Skill: Use Verb Mood and Modals Consistently.

Pronouns, Modifiers, and Grammatical Precision

WP.141WP-MC, WP-SVS; CCSS CCRA.L.1, CCRA.L.3; L.9-10.1, L.11-12.1, L.11-12.3a; W.11-12.5
Apply Pronoun-Antecedent Agreement

Apply Pronoun-Antecedent Agreement: Which pronoun agrees clearly with its antecedent in number and person? Aligned to: College Board WritePlacer Framework; Common Core ELA/Literacy; CCR Standards for Adult Education. Standards: WP-MC, WP-SVS; CCSS CCRA.L.1, CCRA.L.3; L.9-10.1, L.11-12.1, L.11-12.3a; W.11-12.5. Domain: Pronouns, Modifiers, and Grammatical Precision. Skill: Apply Pronoun-Antecedent Agreement.

WP.142WP-MC, WP-SVS; CCSS CCRA.L.1, CCRA.L.3; L.9-10.1, L.11-12.1, L.11-12.3a; W.11-12.5
Use Correct Pronoun Case

Use Correct Pronoun Case: Which pronoun form is correct as a subject, object, possessive, or complement? Aligned to: College Board WritePlacer Framework; Common Core ELA/Literacy; CCR Standards for Adult Education. Standards: WP-MC, WP-SVS; CCSS CCRA.L.1, CCRA.L.3; L.9-10.1, L.11-12.1, L.11-12.3a; W.11-12.5. Domain: Pronouns, Modifiers, and Grammatical Precision. Skill: Use Correct Pronoun Case.

WP.143WP-MC, WP-SVS; CCSS CCRA.L.1, CCRA.L.3; L.9-10.1, L.11-12.1, L.11-12.3a; W.11-12.5
Ensure Clear Pronoun Reference

Ensure Clear Pronoun Reference: Which revision makes it unmistakable which noun a pronoun refers to? Aligned to: College Board WritePlacer Framework; Common Core ELA/Literacy; CCR Standards for Adult Education. Standards: WP-MC, WP-SVS; CCSS CCRA.L.1, CCRA.L.3; L.9-10.1, L.11-12.1, L.11-12.3a; W.11-12.5. Domain: Pronouns, Modifiers, and Grammatical Precision. Skill: Ensure Clear Pronoun Reference.

WP.144WP-MC, WP-SVS; CCSS CCRA.L.1, CCRA.L.3; L.9-10.1, L.11-12.1, L.11-12.3a; W.11-12.5
Use Relative Pronouns and Clauses

Use Relative Pronouns and Clauses: Which relative pronoun or relative clause correctly identifies or adds information about a noun? Aligned to: College Board WritePlacer Framework; Common Core ELA/Literacy; CCR Standards for Adult Education. Standards: WP-MC, WP-SVS; CCSS CCRA.L.1, CCRA.L.3; L.9-10.1, L.11-12.1, L.11-12.3a; W.11-12.5. Domain: Pronouns, Modifiers, and Grammatical Precision. Skill: Use Relative Pronouns and Clauses.

WP.145WP-MC, WP-SVS; CCSS CCRA.L.1, CCRA.L.3; L.9-10.1, L.11-12.1, L.11-12.3a; W.11-12.5
Place Modifiers Next to What They Modify

Place Modifiers Next to What They Modify: Which revision removes ambiguity by positioning a phrase or clause beside the correct word? Aligned to: College Board WritePlacer Framework; Common Core ELA/Literacy; CCR Standards for Adult Education. Standards: WP-MC, WP-SVS; CCSS CCRA.L.1, CCRA.L.3; L.9-10.1, L.11-12.1, L.11-12.3a; W.11-12.5. Domain: Pronouns, Modifiers, and Grammatical Precision. Skill: Place Modifiers Next to What They Modify.

WP.146WP-MC, WP-SVS; CCSS CCRA.L.1, CCRA.L.3; L.9-10.1, L.11-12.1, L.11-12.3a; W.11-12.5
Repair Dangling Modifiers

Repair Dangling Modifiers: Which revision supplies a logical subject for an introductory or modifying phrase? Aligned to: College Board WritePlacer Framework; Common Core ELA/Literacy; CCR Standards for Adult Education. Standards: WP-MC, WP-SVS; CCSS CCRA.L.1, CCRA.L.3; L.9-10.1, L.11-12.1, L.11-12.3a; W.11-12.5. Domain: Pronouns, Modifiers, and Grammatical Precision. Skill: Repair Dangling Modifiers.

WP.147WP-MC, WP-SVS; CCSS CCRA.L.1, CCRA.L.3; L.9-10.1, L.11-12.1, L.11-12.3a; W.11-12.5
Choose Adjectives and Adverbs Correctly

Choose Adjectives and Adverbs Correctly: Which form correctly modifies a noun, verb, adjective, or adverb? Aligned to: College Board WritePlacer Framework; Common Core ELA/Literacy; CCR Standards for Adult Education. Standards: WP-MC, WP-SVS; CCSS CCRA.L.1, CCRA.L.3; L.9-10.1, L.11-12.1, L.11-12.3a; W.11-12.5. Domain: Pronouns, Modifiers, and Grammatical Precision. Skill: Choose Adjectives and Adverbs Correctly.

WP.148WP-MC, WP-SVS; CCSS CCRA.L.1, CCRA.L.3; L.9-10.1, L.11-12.1, L.11-12.3a; W.11-12.5
Maintain Parallel Grammatical Forms

Maintain Parallel Grammatical Forms: Which sentence uses parallel structure in a series, comparison, paired construction, or list of reasons? Aligned to: College Board WritePlacer Framework; Common Core ELA/Literacy; CCR Standards for Adult Education. Standards: WP-MC, WP-SVS; CCSS CCRA.L.1, CCRA.L.3; L.9-10.1, L.11-12.1, L.11-12.3a; W.11-12.5. Domain: Pronouns, Modifiers, and Grammatical Precision. Skill: Maintain Parallel Grammatical Forms.

WP.149WP-MC, WP-SVS; CCSS CCRA.L.1, CCRA.L.3; L.9-10.1, L.11-12.1, L.11-12.3a; W.11-12.5
Make Comparisons Logical and Complete

Make Comparisons Logical and Complete: Which revision compares equivalent items and supplies any words needed for clarity? Aligned to: College Board WritePlacer Framework; Common Core ELA/Literacy; CCR Standards for Adult Education. Standards: WP-MC, WP-SVS; CCSS CCRA.L.1, CCRA.L.3; L.9-10.1, L.11-12.1, L.11-12.3a; W.11-12.5. Domain: Pronouns, Modifiers, and Grammatical Precision. Skill: Make Comparisons Logical and Complete.

WP.150WP-MC, WP-SVS; CCSS CCRA.L.1, CCRA.L.3; L.9-10.1, L.11-12.1, L.11-12.3a; W.11-12.5
Maintain Consistent Person, Number, and Perspective

Maintain Consistent Person, Number, and Perspective: Which revision removes an unjustified shift among I, you, we, one, they, singular, and plural forms? Aligned to: College Board WritePlacer Framework; Common Core ELA/Literacy; CCR Standards for Adult Education. Standards: WP-MC, WP-SVS; CCSS CCRA.L.1, CCRA.L.3; L.9-10.1, L.11-12.1, L.11-12.3a; W.11-12.5. Domain: Pronouns, Modifiers, and Grammatical Precision. Skill: Maintain Consistent Person, Number, and Perspective.

Punctuation and Capitalization

WP.151WP-MC; CCSS CCRA.L.2; L.9-10.2a, L.9-10.2b, L.11-12.2a, L.11-12.2b; W.11-12.5
Use End Punctuation

Use End Punctuation: Which ending mark correctly completes a declarative, interrogative, or emphatic sentence without creating an unintended tone? Aligned to: College Board WritePlacer Framework; Common Core ELA/Literacy; CCR Standards for Adult Education. Standards: WP-MC; CCSS CCRA.L.2; L.9-10.2a, L.9-10.2b, L.11-12.2a, L.11-12.2b; W.11-12.5. Domain: Punctuation and Capitalization. Skill: Use End Punctuation.

WP.152WP-MC; CCSS CCRA.L.2; L.9-10.2a, L.9-10.2b, L.11-12.2a, L.11-12.2b; W.11-12.5
Use Commas after Introductory Elements

Use Commas after Introductory Elements: Which sentence correctly places a comma after an introductory word, phrase, or dependent clause? Aligned to: College Board WritePlacer Framework; Common Core ELA/Literacy; CCR Standards for Adult Education. Standards: WP-MC; CCSS CCRA.L.2; L.9-10.2a, L.9-10.2b, L.11-12.2a, L.11-12.2b; W.11-12.5. Domain: Punctuation and Capitalization. Skill: Use Commas after Introductory Elements.

WP.153WP-MC; CCSS CCRA.L.2; L.9-10.2a, L.9-10.2b, L.11-12.2a, L.11-12.2b; W.11-12.5
Use Commas with Coordinating Conjunctions

Use Commas with Coordinating Conjunctions: Which sentence correctly uses a comma before a coordinating conjunction that joins independent clauses? Aligned to: College Board WritePlacer Framework; Common Core ELA/Literacy; CCR Standards for Adult Education. Standards: WP-MC; CCSS CCRA.L.2; L.9-10.2a, L.9-10.2b, L.11-12.2a, L.11-12.2b; W.11-12.5. Domain: Punctuation and Capitalization. Skill: Use Commas with Coordinating Conjunctions.

WP.154WP-MC; CCSS CCRA.L.2; L.9-10.2a, L.9-10.2b, L.11-12.2a, L.11-12.2b; W.11-12.5
Use Commas with Nonessential Elements

Use Commas with Nonessential Elements: Which sentence correctly sets off a nonrestrictive clause, appositive, or parenthetical expression? Aligned to: College Board WritePlacer Framework; Common Core ELA/Literacy; CCR Standards for Adult Education. Standards: WP-MC; CCSS CCRA.L.2; L.9-10.2a, L.9-10.2b, L.11-12.2a, L.11-12.2b; W.11-12.5. Domain: Punctuation and Capitalization. Skill: Use Commas with Nonessential Elements.

WP.155WP-MC; CCSS CCRA.L.2; L.9-10.2a, L.9-10.2b, L.11-12.2a, L.11-12.2b; W.11-12.5
Use Commas in Series and with Coordinate Adjectives

Use Commas in Series and with Coordinate Adjectives: Which sentence correctly punctuates a series or a pair of adjectives that independently modify the same noun? Aligned to: College Board WritePlacer Framework; Common Core ELA/Literacy; CCR Standards for Adult Education. Standards: WP-MC; CCSS CCRA.L.2; L.9-10.2a, L.9-10.2b, L.11-12.2a, L.11-12.2b; W.11-12.5. Domain: Punctuation and Capitalization. Skill: Use Commas in Series and with Coordinate Adjectives.

WP.156WP-MC; CCSS CCRA.L.2; L.9-10.2a, L.9-10.2b, L.11-12.2a, L.11-12.2b; W.11-12.5
Use Semicolons

Use Semicolons: Which sentence correctly uses a semicolon between closely related independent clauses or before a conjunctive adverb? Aligned to: College Board WritePlacer Framework; Common Core ELA/Literacy; CCR Standards for Adult Education. Standards: WP-MC; CCSS CCRA.L.2; L.9-10.2a, L.9-10.2b, L.11-12.2a, L.11-12.2b; W.11-12.5. Domain: Punctuation and Capitalization. Skill: Use Semicolons.

WP.157WP-MC; CCSS CCRA.L.2; L.9-10.2a, L.9-10.2b, L.11-12.2a, L.11-12.2b; W.11-12.5
Use Colons

Use Colons: Which sentence correctly uses a colon after a complete clause to introduce a list, explanation, or example? Aligned to: College Board WritePlacer Framework; Common Core ELA/Literacy; CCR Standards for Adult Education. Standards: WP-MC; CCSS CCRA.L.2; L.9-10.2a, L.9-10.2b, L.11-12.2a, L.11-12.2b; W.11-12.5. Domain: Punctuation and Capitalization. Skill: Use Colons.

WP.158WP-MC; CCSS CCRA.L.2; L.9-10.2a, L.9-10.2b, L.11-12.2a, L.11-12.2b; W.11-12.5
Use Apostrophes

Use Apostrophes: Which option correctly forms a contraction or shows singular, plural, or joint possession? Aligned to: College Board WritePlacer Framework; Common Core ELA/Literacy; CCR Standards for Adult Education. Standards: WP-MC; CCSS CCRA.L.2; L.9-10.2a, L.9-10.2b, L.11-12.2a, L.11-12.2b; W.11-12.5. Domain: Punctuation and Capitalization. Skill: Use Apostrophes.

WP.159WP-MC; CCSS CCRA.L.2; L.9-10.2a, L.9-10.2b, L.11-12.2a, L.11-12.2b; W.11-12.5
Use Quotation Marks, Parentheses, Dashes, and Hyphens

Use Quotation Marks, Parentheses, Dashes, and Hyphens: Which sentence uses the selected punctuation mark correctly and consistently for its purpose? Aligned to: College Board WritePlacer Framework; Common Core ELA/Literacy; CCR Standards for Adult Education. Standards: WP.159 Use Quotation Marks, Parentheses, Dashes, and Hyphens - Which sentence uses the selected punctuation mark correctly and consistently for its purpose? (WP-MC; CCSS CCRA.L.2; L.9-10.2a, L.9-10.2b, L.11-12.2a, L.11-12.2b; W.11-12.5). Domain: Punctuation and Capitalization. Skill: Use Quotation Marks, Parentheses, Dashes, and Hyphens.

WP.160WP-MC; CCSS CCRA.L.2; L.9-10.2a, L.9-10.2b, L.11-12.2a, L.11-12.2b; W.11-12.5
Apply Capitalization Rules

Apply Capitalization Rules: Which sentence correctly capitalizes sentence beginnings, the pronoun I, proper nouns, titles, and other conventional forms? Aligned to: College Board WritePlacer Framework; Common Core ELA/Literacy; CCR Standards for Adult Education. Standards: WP-MC; CCSS CCRA.L.2; L.9-10.2a, L.9-10.2b, L.11-12.2a, L.11-12.2b; W.11-12.5. Domain: Punctuation and Capitalization. Skill: Apply Capitalization Rules.

Spelling, Usage, and Common Errors

WP.161WP-MC, WP-SVS; CCSS CCRA.L.1, CCRA.L.2, CCRA.L.3, CCRA.L.4, CCRA.L.6; L.11-12.1, L.11-12.2, L.11-12.3a, L.11-12.4, L.11-12.6
Distinguish Commonly Confused Words

Distinguish Commonly Confused Words: Which word correctly completes the sentence among choices such as affect/effect, accept/except, then/than, or principle/principal? Aligned to: College Board WritePlacer Framework; Common Core ELA/Literacy; CCR Standards for Adult Education. Standards: WP-MC, WP-SVS; CCSS CCRA.L.1, CCRA.L.2, CCRA.L.3, CCRA.L.4, CCRA.L.6; L.11-12.1, L.11-12.2, L.11-12.3a, L.11-12.4, L.11-12.6. Domain: Spelling, Usage, and Common Errors. Skill: Distinguish Commonly Confused Words.

WP.162WP-MC, WP-SVS; CCSS CCRA.L.1, CCRA.L.2, CCRA.L.3, CCRA.L.4, CCRA.L.6; L.11-12.1, L.11-12.2, L.11-12.3a, L.11-12.4, L.11-12.6
Distinguish Homophones

Distinguish Homophones: Which spelling correctly fits the meaning and grammatical role of the sentence? Aligned to: College Board WritePlacer Framework; Common Core ELA/Literacy; CCR Standards for Adult Education. Standards: WP-MC, WP-SVS; CCSS CCRA.L.1, CCRA.L.2, CCRA.L.3, CCRA.L.4, CCRA.L.6; L.11-12.1, L.11-12.2, L.11-12.3a, L.11-12.4, L.11-12.6. Domain: Spelling, Usage, and Common Errors. Skill: Distinguish Homophones.

WP.163WP-MC, WP-SVS; CCSS CCRA.L.1, CCRA.L.2, CCRA.L.3, CCRA.L.4, CCRA.L.6; L.11-12.1, L.11-12.2, L.11-12.3a, L.11-12.4, L.11-12.6
Distinguish Plurals, Possessives, and Contractions

Distinguish Plurals, Possessives, and Contractions: Which form correctly shows more than one, ownership, or omitted letters? Aligned to: College Board WritePlacer Framework; Common Core ELA/Literacy; CCR Standards for Adult Education. Standards: WP-MC, WP-SVS; CCSS CCRA.L.1, CCRA.L.2, CCRA.L.3, CCRA.L.4, CCRA.L.6; L.11-12.1, L.11-12.2, L.11-12.3a, L.11-12.4, L.11-12.6. Domain: Spelling, Usage, and Common Errors. Skill: Distinguish Plurals, Possessives, and Contractions.

WP.164WP-MC, WP-SVS; CCSS CCRA.L.1, CCRA.L.2, CCRA.L.3, CCRA.L.4, CCRA.L.6; L.11-12.1, L.11-12.2, L.11-12.3a, L.11-12.4, L.11-12.6
Use Standard Idioms and Prepositions

Use Standard Idioms and Prepositions: Which phrasing follows standard English usage without an incorrect preposition or nonstandard expression? Aligned to: College Board WritePlacer Framework; Common Core ELA/Literacy; CCR Standards for Adult Education. Standards: WP-MC, WP-SVS; CCSS CCRA.L.1, CCRA.L.2, CCRA.L.3, CCRA.L.4, CCRA.L.6; L.11-12.1, L.11-12.2, L.11-12.3a, L.11-12.4, L.11-12.6. Domain: Spelling, Usage, and Common Errors. Skill: Use Standard Idioms and Prepositions.

WP.165WP-MC, WP-SVS; CCSS CCRA.L.1, CCRA.L.2, CCRA.L.3, CCRA.L.4, CCRA.L.6; L.11-12.1, L.11-12.2, L.11-12.3a, L.11-12.4, L.11-12.6
Use Articles and Determiners

Use Articles and Determiners: Which choice correctly uses a, an, the, this, that, these, those, each, every, fewer, or less in context? Aligned to: College Board WritePlacer Framework; Common Core ELA/Literacy; CCR Standards for Adult Education. Standards: WP-MC, WP-SVS; CCSS CCRA.L.1, CCRA.L.2, CCRA.L.3, CCRA.L.4, CCRA.L.6; L.11-12.1, L.11-12.2, L.11-12.3a, L.11-12.4, L.11-12.6. Domain: Spelling, Usage, and Common Errors. Skill: Use Articles and Determiners.

WP.166WP-MC, WP-SVS; CCSS CCRA.L.1, CCRA.L.2, CCRA.L.3, CCRA.L.4, CCRA.L.6; L.11-12.1, L.11-12.2, L.11-12.3a, L.11-12.4, L.11-12.6
Choose the Correct Word Form

Choose the Correct Word Form: Which noun, verb, adjective, or adverb form fits the sentence grammatically and semantically? Aligned to: College Board WritePlacer Framework; Common Core ELA/Literacy; CCR Standards for Adult Education. Standards: WP-MC, WP-SVS; CCSS CCRA.L.1, CCRA.L.2, CCRA.L.3, CCRA.L.4, CCRA.L.6; L.11-12.1, L.11-12.2, L.11-12.3a, L.11-12.4, L.11-12.6. Domain: Spelling, Usage, and Common Errors. Skill: Choose the Correct Word Form.

WP.167WP-MC, WP-SVS; CCSS CCRA.L.1, CCRA.L.2, CCRA.L.3, CCRA.L.4, CCRA.L.6; L.11-12.1, L.11-12.2, L.11-12.3a, L.11-12.4, L.11-12.6
Correct Common Spelling Patterns

Correct Common Spelling Patterns: Which spelling correctly applies rules for prefixes, suffixes, doubled consonants, dropped letters, or changing y to i? Aligned to: College Board WritePlacer Framework; Common Core ELA/Literacy; CCR Standards for Adult Education. Standards: WP-MC, WP-SVS; CCSS CCRA.L.1, CCRA.L.2, CCRA.L.3, CCRA.L.4, CCRA.L.6; L.11-12.1, L.11-12.2, L.11-12.3a, L.11-12.4, L.11-12.6. Domain: Spelling, Usage, and Common Errors. Skill: Correct Common Spelling Patterns.

WP.168WP-MC, WP-SVS; CCSS CCRA.L.1, CCRA.L.2, CCRA.L.3, CCRA.L.4, CCRA.L.6; L.11-12.1, L.11-12.2, L.11-12.3a, L.11-12.4, L.11-12.6
Avoid Informal Contractions and Abbreviations

Avoid Informal Contractions and Abbreviations: Which revision replaces an unsuitable contraction, symbol, shortened form, or numeral with formal written English? Aligned to: College Board WritePlacer Framework; Common Core ELA/Literacy; CCR Standards for Adult Education. Standards: WP-MC, WP-SVS; CCSS CCRA.L.1, CCRA.L.2, CCRA.L.3, CCRA.L.4, CCRA.L.6; L.11-12.1, L.11-12.2, L.11-12.3a, L.11-12.4, L.11-12.6. Domain: Spelling, Usage, and Common Errors. Skill: Avoid Informal Contractions and Abbreviations.

WP.169WP-MC, WP-SVS; CCSS CCRA.L.1, CCRA.L.2, CCRA.L.3, CCRA.L.4, CCRA.L.6; L.11-12.1, L.11-12.2, L.11-12.3a, L.11-12.4, L.11-12.6
Eliminate Double Negatives and Nonstandard Usage

Eliminate Double Negatives and Nonstandard Usage: Which revision expresses the intended meaning using standard grammar and only one negative construction? Aligned to: College Board WritePlacer Framework; Common Core ELA/Literacy; CCR Standards for Adult Education. Standards: WP-MC, WP-SVS; CCSS CCRA.L.1, CCRA.L.2, CCRA.L.3, CCRA.L.4, CCRA.L.6; L.11-12.1, L.11-12.2, L.11-12.3a, L.11-12.4, L.11-12.6. Domain: Spelling, Usage, and Common Errors. Skill: Eliminate Double Negatives and Nonstandard Usage.

WP.170WP-MC, WP-SVS; CCSS CCRA.L.1, CCRA.L.2, CCRA.L.3, CCRA.L.4, CCRA.L.6; L.11-12.1, L.11-12.2, L.11-12.3a, L.11-12.4, L.11-12.6
Use Context and Reference Strategies

Use Context and Reference Strategies: Which method - context clues, word parts, dictionary information, or careful rereading - best resolves a usage or spelling uncertainty? Aligned to: College Board WritePlacer Framework; Common Core ELA/Literacy; CCR Standards for Adult Education. Standards: WP-MC, WP-SVS; CCSS CCRA.L.1, CCRA.L.2, CCRA.L.3, CCRA.L.4, CCRA.L.6; L.11-12.1, L.11-12.2, L.11-12.3a, L.11-12.4, L.11-12.6. Domain: Spelling, Usage, and Common Errors. Skill: Use Context and Reference Strategies.

Revision and Editing

WP.171WP-PF, WP-OS, WP-DS, WP-SVS, WP-MC, WP-CT; CCSS CCRA.W.5; W.11-12.5; CCRA.L.1, CCRA.L.2, CCRA.L.3
Distinguish Global Revision from Local Editing

Distinguish Global Revision from Local Editing: Which change addresses ideas, focus, organization, or development rather than only grammar, punctuation, or spelling? Aligned to: College Board WritePlacer Framework; Common Core ELA/Literacy; CCR Standards for Adult Education. Standards: WP-PF, WP-OS, WP-DS, WP-SVS, WP-MC, WP-CT; CCSS CCRA.W.5; W.11-12.5; CCRA.L.1, CCRA.L.2, CCRA.L.3. Domain: Revision and Editing. Skill: Distinguish Global Revision from Local Editing.

WP.172WP-PF, WP-OS, WP-DS, WP-SVS, WP-MC, WP-CT; CCSS CCRA.W.5; W.11-12.5; CCRA.L.1, CCRA.L.2, CCRA.L.3
Revise for Purpose and Focus

Revise for Purpose and Focus: Which revision most directly clarifies the thesis, narrows the scope, or removes an off-topic idea? Aligned to: College Board WritePlacer Framework; Common Core ELA/Literacy; CCR Standards for Adult Education. Standards: WP-PF, WP-OS, WP-DS, WP-SVS, WP-MC, WP-CT; CCSS CCRA.W.5; W.11-12.5; CCRA.L.1, CCRA.L.2, CCRA.L.3. Domain: Revision and Editing. Skill: Revise for Purpose and Focus.

WP.173WP-PF, WP-OS, WP-DS, WP-SVS, WP-MC, WP-CT; CCSS CCRA.W.5; W.11-12.5; CCRA.L.1, CCRA.L.2, CCRA.L.3
Revise for Organization and Structure

Revise for Organization and Structure: Which change most improves paragraph order, progression, introduction, conclusion, or transitions? Aligned to: College Board WritePlacer Framework; Common Core ELA/Literacy; CCR Standards for Adult Education. Standards: WP-PF, WP-OS, WP-DS, WP-SVS, WP-MC, WP-CT; CCSS CCRA.W.5; W.11-12.5; CCRA.L.1, CCRA.L.2, CCRA.L.3. Domain: Revision and Editing. Skill: Revise for Organization and Structure.

WP.174WP-PF, WP-OS, WP-DS, WP-SVS, WP-MC, WP-CT; CCSS CCRA.W.5; W.11-12.5; CCRA.L.1, CCRA.L.2, CCRA.L.3
Revise for Development and Support

Revise for Development and Support: Which addition most effectively supplies relevant evidence, concrete detail, or explanation? Aligned to: College Board WritePlacer Framework; Common Core ELA/Literacy; CCR Standards for Adult Education. Standards: WP-PF, WP-OS, WP-DS, WP-SVS, WP-MC, WP-CT; CCSS CCRA.W.5; W.11-12.5; CCRA.L.1, CCRA.L.2, CCRA.L.3. Domain: Revision and Editing. Skill: Revise for Development and Support.

WP.175WP-PF, WP-OS, WP-DS, WP-SVS, WP-MC, WP-CT; CCSS CCRA.W.5; W.11-12.5; CCRA.L.1, CCRA.L.2, CCRA.L.3
Revise for Critical Thinking

Revise for Critical Thinking: Which revision strengthens the logical relationship among the claim, reasons, evidence, assumptions, and implications? Aligned to: College Board WritePlacer Framework; Common Core ELA/Literacy; CCR Standards for Adult Education. Standards: WP-PF, WP-OS, WP-DS, WP-SVS, WP-MC, WP-CT; CCSS CCRA.W.5; W.11-12.5; CCRA.L.1, CCRA.L.2, CCRA.L.3. Domain: Revision and Editing. Skill: Revise for Critical Thinking.

WP.176WP-PF, WP-OS, WP-DS, WP-SVS, WP-MC, WP-CT; CCSS CCRA.W.5; W.11-12.5; CCRA.L.1, CCRA.L.2, CCRA.L.3
Revise for Paragraph Coherence

Revise for Paragraph Coherence: Which change best improves sentence order, reference words, transitions, or the connection to the topic sentence? Aligned to: College Board WritePlacer Framework; Common Core ELA/Literacy; CCR Standards for Adult Education. Standards: WP-PF, WP-OS, WP-DS, WP-SVS, WP-MC, WP-CT; CCSS CCRA.W.5; W.11-12.5; CCRA.L.1, CCRA.L.2, CCRA.L.3. Domain: Revision and Editing. Skill: Revise for Paragraph Coherence.

WP.177WP-PF, WP-OS, WP-DS, WP-SVS, WP-MC, WP-CT; CCSS CCRA.W.5; W.11-12.5; CCRA.L.1, CCRA.L.2, CCRA.L.3
Revise for Sentence Variety and Style

Revise for Sentence Variety and Style: Which revision improves rhythm, clarity, precision, concision, and sentence-pattern variety? Aligned to: College Board WritePlacer Framework; Common Core ELA/Literacy; CCR Standards for Adult Education. Standards: WP-PF, WP-OS, WP-DS, WP-SVS, WP-MC, WP-CT; CCSS CCRA.W.5; W.11-12.5; CCRA.L.1, CCRA.L.2, CCRA.L.3. Domain: Revision and Editing. Skill: Revise for Sentence Variety and Style.

WP.178WP-PF, WP-OS, WP-DS, WP-SVS, WP-MC, WP-CT; CCSS CCRA.W.5; W.11-12.5; CCRA.L.1, CCRA.L.2, CCRA.L.3
Edit Grammar and Usage

Edit Grammar and Usage: Which correction resolves the most serious agreement, tense, pronoun, modifier, comparison, or parallelism error? Aligned to: College Board WritePlacer Framework; Common Core ELA/Literacy; CCR Standards for Adult Education. Standards: WP-PF, WP-OS, WP-DS, WP-SVS, WP-MC, WP-CT; CCSS CCRA.W.5; W.11-12.5; CCRA.L.1, CCRA.L.2, CCRA.L.3. Domain: Revision and Editing. Skill: Edit Grammar and Usage.

WP.179WP-PF, WP-OS, WP-DS, WP-SVS, WP-MC, WP-CT; CCSS CCRA.W.5; W.11-12.5; CCRA.L.1, CCRA.L.2, CCRA.L.3
Proofread Punctuation, Capitalization, and Spelling

Proofread Punctuation, Capitalization, and Spelling: Which corrected version follows Standard Written English conventions throughout? Aligned to: College Board WritePlacer Framework; Common Core ELA/Literacy; CCR Standards for Adult Education. Standards: WP-PF, WP-OS, WP-DS, WP-SVS, WP-MC, WP-CT; CCSS CCRA.W.5; W.11-12.5; CCRA.L.1, CCRA.L.2, CCRA.L.3. Domain: Revision and Editing. Skill: Proofread Punctuation, Capitalization, and Spelling.

WP.180WP-PF, WP-OS, WP-DS, WP-SVS, WP-MC, WP-CT; CCSS CCRA.W.5; W.11-12.5; CCRA.L.1, CCRA.L.2, CCRA.L.3
Choose the Best Final Revision under Time Constraints

Choose the Best Final Revision under Time Constraints: Which final change offers the greatest score benefit without introducing a new error or requiring major restructuring? Aligned to: College Board WritePlacer Framework; Common Core ELA/Literacy; CCR Standards for Adult Education. Standards: WP-PF, WP-OS, WP-DS, WP-SVS, WP-MC, WP-CT; CCSS CCRA.W.5; W.11-12.5; CCRA.L.1, CCRA.L.2, CCRA.L.3. Domain: Revision and Editing. Skill: Choose the Best Final Revision under Time Constraints.

Holistic Scoring and Error Diagnosis

WP.181College Board WritePlacer Holistic Scoring Rubric (Scores 0-8); WP-PF, WP-OS, WP-DS, WP-SVS, WP-MC, WP-CT; CCSS CCRA.W.4, CCRA.W.5; W.11-12.4, W.11-12.5
Distinguish Score 8 from Score 7

Distinguish Score 8 from Score 7: Which feature most clearly separates clear and consistent mastery with especially effective insight and control from consistent mastery with occasional minor errors? Aligned to: College Board WritePlacer Framework; Common Core ELA/Literacy; CCR Standards for Adult Education. Standards: College Board WritePlacer Holistic Scoring Rubric (Scores 0-8); WP-PF, WP-OS, WP-DS, WP-SVS, WP-MC, WP-CT; CCSS CCRA.W.4, CCRA.W.5; W.11-12.4, W.11-12.5. Domain: Holistic Scoring and Error Diagnosis. Skill: Distinguish Score 8 from Score 7.

WP.182College Board WritePlacer Holistic Scoring Rubric (Scores 0-8); WP-PF, WP-OS, WP-DS, WP-SVS, WP-MC, WP-CT; CCSS CCRA.W.4, CCRA.W.5; W.11-12.4, W.11-12.5
Distinguish Score 7 from Score 6

Distinguish Score 7 from Score 6: Which response difference best reflects a shift from consistent mastery to reasonably consistent mastery with occasional lapses? Aligned to: College Board WritePlacer Framework; Common Core ELA/Literacy; CCR Standards for Adult Education. Standards: College Board WritePlacer Holistic Scoring Rubric (Scores 0-8); WP-PF, WP-OS, WP-DS, WP-SVS, WP-MC, WP-CT; CCSS CCRA.W.4, CCRA.W.5; W.11-12.4, W.11-12.5. Domain: Holistic Scoring and Error Diagnosis. Skill: Distinguish Score 7 from Score 6.

WP.183College Board WritePlacer Holistic Scoring Rubric (Scores 0-8); WP-PF, WP-OS, WP-DS, WP-SVS, WP-MC, WP-CT; CCSS CCRA.W.4, CCRA.W.5; W.11-12.4, W.11-12.5
Distinguish Score 6 from Score 5

Distinguish Score 6 from Score 5: Which weakness would most likely move an essay from strong, coherent development to adequate mastery with noticeable lapses? Aligned to: College Board WritePlacer Framework; Common Core ELA/Literacy; CCR Standards for Adult Education. Standards: College Board WritePlacer Holistic Scoring Rubric (Scores 0-8); WP-PF, WP-OS, WP-DS, WP-SVS, WP-MC, WP-CT; CCSS CCRA.W.4, CCRA.W.5; W.11-12.4, W.11-12.5. Domain: Holistic Scoring and Error Diagnosis. Skill: Distinguish Score 6 from Score 5.

WP.184College Board WritePlacer Holistic Scoring Rubric (Scores 0-8); WP-PF, WP-OS, WP-DS, WP-SVS, WP-MC, WP-CT; CCSS CCRA.W.4, CCRA.W.5; W.11-12.4, W.11-12.5
Distinguish Score 5 from Score 4

Distinguish Score 5 from Score 4: Which combination of weaker support, less consistent organization, and more frequent errors best marks developing rather than adequate mastery? Aligned to: College Board WritePlacer Framework; Common Core ELA/Literacy; CCR Standards for Adult Education. Standards: College Board WritePlacer Holistic Scoring Rubric (Scores 0-8); WP-PF, WP-OS, WP-DS, WP-SVS, WP-MC, WP-CT; CCSS CCRA.W.4, CCRA.W.5; W.11-12.4, W.11-12.5. Domain: Holistic Scoring and Error Diagnosis. Skill: Distinguish Score 5 from Score 4.

WP.185College Board WritePlacer Holistic Scoring Rubric (Scores 0-8); WP-PF, WP-OS, WP-DS, WP-SVS, WP-MC, WP-CT; CCSS CCRA.W.4, CCRA.W.5; W.11-12.4, W.11-12.5
Distinguish Score 4 from Score 3

Distinguish Score 4 from Score 3: Which difference in point of view, reasoning, evidence, organization, and language best separates developing mastery from little mastery? Aligned to: College Board WritePlacer Framework; Common Core ELA/Literacy; CCR Standards for Adult Education. Standards: College Board WritePlacer Holistic Scoring Rubric (Scores 0-8); WP-PF, WP-OS, WP-DS, WP-SVS, WP-MC, WP-CT; CCSS CCRA.W.4, CCRA.W.5; W.11-12.4, W.11-12.5. Domain: Holistic Scoring and Error Diagnosis. Skill: Distinguish Score 4 from Score 3.

WP.186College Board WritePlacer Holistic Scoring Rubric (Scores 0-8); WP-PF, WP-OS, WP-DS, WP-SVS, WP-MC, WP-CT; CCSS CCRA.W.4, CCRA.W.5; W.11-12.4, W.11-12.5
Distinguish Score 3 from Scores 1-2

Distinguish Score 3 from Scores 1-2: Which feature shows at least a limited viable position and attempted development rather than an unclear or absent main idea? Aligned to: College Board WritePlacer Framework; Common Core ELA/Literacy; CCR Standards for Adult Education. Standards: College Board WritePlacer Holistic Scoring Rubric (Scores 0-8); WP-PF, WP-OS, WP-DS, WP-SVS, WP-MC, WP-CT; CCSS CCRA.W.4, CCRA.W.5; W.11-12.4, W.11-12.5. Domain: Holistic Scoring and Error Diagnosis. Skill: Distinguish Score 3 from Scores 1-2.

WP.187College Board WritePlacer Holistic Scoring Rubric (Scores 0-8); WP-PF, WP-OS, WP-DS, WP-SVS, WP-MC, WP-CT; CCSS CCRA.W.4, CCRA.W.5; W.11-12.4, W.11-12.5
Recognize Score-0 Conditions

Recognize Score-0 Conditions: Which response would receive no holistic score because it is blank, incoherent or illegible, insufficient, off topic, or not written in English? Aligned to: College Board WritePlacer Framework; Common Core ELA/Literacy; CCR Standards for Adult Education. Standards: College Board WritePlacer Holistic Scoring Rubric (Scores 0-8); WP-PF, WP-OS, WP-DS, WP-SVS, WP-MC, WP-CT; CCSS CCRA.W.4, CCRA.W.5; W.11-12.4, W.11-12.5. Domain: Holistic Scoring and Error Diagnosis. Skill: Recognize Score-0 Conditions.

WP.188College Board WritePlacer Holistic Scoring Rubric (Scores 0-8); WP-PF, WP-OS, WP-DS, WP-SVS, WP-MC, WP-CT; CCSS CCRA.W.4, CCRA.W.5; W.11-12.4, W.11-12.5
Identify Dimension-Specific Strengths and Weaknesses

Identify Dimension-Specific Strengths and Weaknesses: Which diagnosis correctly identifies the strongest and weakest WritePlacer dimensions in a sample response? Aligned to: College Board WritePlacer Framework; Common Core ELA/Literacy; CCR Standards for Adult Education. Standards: College Board WritePlacer Holistic Scoring Rubric (Scores 0-8); WP-PF, WP-OS, WP-DS, WP-SVS, WP-MC, WP-CT; CCSS CCRA.W.4, CCRA.W.5; W.11-12.4, W.11-12.5. Domain: Holistic Scoring and Error Diagnosis. Skill: Identify Dimension-Specific Strengths and Weaknesses.

WP.189College Board WritePlacer Holistic Scoring Rubric (Scores 0-8); WP-PF, WP-OS, WP-DS, WP-SVS, WP-MC, WP-CT; CCSS CCRA.W.4, CCRA.W.5; W.11-12.4, W.11-12.5
Identify the Most Score-Limiting Flaw

Identify the Most Score-Limiting Flaw: Which weakness most seriously prevents the response from reaching the next score band? Aligned to: College Board WritePlacer Framework; Common Core ELA/Literacy; CCR Standards for Adult Education. Standards: College Board WritePlacer Holistic Scoring Rubric (Scores 0-8); WP-PF, WP-OS, WP-DS, WP-SVS, WP-MC, WP-CT; CCSS CCRA.W.4, CCRA.W.5; W.11-12.4, W.11-12.5. Domain: Holistic Scoring and Error Diagnosis. Skill: Identify the Most Score-Limiting Flaw.

WP.190College Board WritePlacer Holistic Scoring Rubric (Scores 0-8); WP-PF, WP-OS, WP-DS, WP-SVS, WP-MC, WP-CT; CCSS CCRA.W.4, CCRA.W.5; W.11-12.4, W.11-12.5
Apply the Rubric Consistently

Apply the Rubric Consistently: Which score and rationale best match the overall quality of a response rather than overemphasizing one isolated feature? Aligned to: College Board WritePlacer Framework; Common Core ELA/Literacy; CCR Standards for Adult Education. Standards: College Board WritePlacer Holistic Scoring Rubric (Scores 0-8); WP-PF, WP-OS, WP-DS, WP-SVS, WP-MC, WP-CT; CCSS CCRA.W.4, CCRA.W.5; W.11-12.4, W.11-12.5. Domain: Holistic Scoring and Error Diagnosis. Skill: Apply the Rubric Consistently.

Integrated Multiple-Choice Essay Analysis

WP.191WP-PF, WP-OS, WP-DS, WP-SVS, WP-MC, WP-CT; CCSS CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.8; CCRA.W.1, CCRA.W.4, CCRA.W.5; CCRA.L.1-6
Select the Best Thesis for a New Prompt

Select the Best Thesis for a New Prompt: Which thesis most directly answers the prompt, establishes a defensible position, and sets up coherent development? Aligned to: College Board WritePlacer Framework; Common Core ELA/Literacy; CCR Standards for Adult Education. Standards: WP-PF, WP-OS, WP-DS, WP-SVS, WP-MC, WP-CT; CCSS CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.8; CCRA.W.1, CCRA.W.4, CCRA.W.5; CCRA.L.1-6. Domain: Integrated Multiple-Choice Essay Analysis. Skill: Select the Best Thesis for a New Prompt.

WP.192WP-PF, WP-OS, WP-DS, WP-SVS, WP-MC, WP-CT; CCSS CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.8; CCRA.W.1, CCRA.W.4, CCRA.W.5; CCRA.L.1-6
Select the Best Outline

Select the Best Outline: Which outline organizes distinct reasons, relevant support, counterargument when useful, and a purposeful conclusion? Aligned to: College Board WritePlacer Framework; Common Core ELA/Literacy; CCR Standards for Adult Education. Standards: WP-PF, WP-OS, WP-DS, WP-SVS, WP-MC, WP-CT; CCSS CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.8; CCRA.W.1, CCRA.W.4, CCRA.W.5; CCRA.L.1-6. Domain: Integrated Multiple-Choice Essay Analysis. Skill: Select the Best Outline.

WP.193WP-PF, WP-OS, WP-DS, WP-SVS, WP-MC, WP-CT; CCSS CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.8; CCRA.W.1, CCRA.W.4, CCRA.W.5; CCRA.L.1-6
Select the Best Introduction

Select the Best Introduction: Which introductory paragraph provides relevant context, a controlled tone, and a clear thesis without wasting words? Aligned to: College Board WritePlacer Framework; Common Core ELA/Literacy; CCR Standards for Adult Education. Standards: WP-PF, WP-OS, WP-DS, WP-SVS, WP-MC, WP-CT; CCSS CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.8; CCRA.W.1, CCRA.W.4, CCRA.W.5; CCRA.L.1-6. Domain: Integrated Multiple-Choice Essay Analysis. Skill: Select the Best Introduction.

WP.194WP-PF, WP-OS, WP-DS, WP-SVS, WP-MC, WP-CT; CCSS CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.8; CCRA.W.1, CCRA.W.4, CCRA.W.5; CCRA.L.1-6
Select the Best Body Paragraph

Select the Best Body Paragraph: Which paragraph combines a focused topic sentence, relevant evidence, explanation, coherence, and a link to the thesis? Aligned to: College Board WritePlacer Framework; Common Core ELA/Literacy; CCR Standards for Adult Education. Standards: WP-PF, WP-OS, WP-DS, WP-SVS, WP-MC, WP-CT; CCSS CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.8; CCRA.W.1, CCRA.W.4, CCRA.W.5; CCRA.L.1-6. Domain: Integrated Multiple-Choice Essay Analysis. Skill: Select the Best Body Paragraph.

WP.195WP-PF, WP-OS, WP-DS, WP-SVS, WP-MC, WP-CT; CCSS CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.8; CCRA.W.1, CCRA.W.4, CCRA.W.5; CCRA.L.1-6
Select the Best Evidence and Analysis Pair

Select the Best Evidence and Analysis Pair: Which pairing uses evidence that is both relevant and sufficient and explains exactly how it supports the claim? Aligned to: College Board WritePlacer Framework; Common Core ELA/Literacy; CCR Standards for Adult Education. Standards: WP-PF, WP-OS, WP-DS, WP-SVS, WP-MC, WP-CT; CCSS CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.8; CCRA.W.1, CCRA.W.4, CCRA.W.5; CCRA.L.1-6. Domain: Integrated Multiple-Choice Essay Analysis. Skill: Select the Best Evidence and Analysis Pair.

WP.196WP-PF, WP-OS, WP-DS, WP-SVS, WP-MC, WP-CT; CCSS CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.8; CCRA.W.1, CCRA.W.4, CCRA.W.5; CCRA.L.1-6
Select the Best Counterargument and Rebuttal

Select the Best Counterargument and Rebuttal: Which pair fairly represents an opposing view and answers it with valid reasoning? Aligned to: College Board WritePlacer Framework; Common Core ELA/Literacy; CCR Standards for Adult Education. Standards: WP-PF, WP-OS, WP-DS, WP-SVS, WP-MC, WP-CT; CCSS CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.8; CCRA.W.1, CCRA.W.4, CCRA.W.5; CCRA.L.1-6. Domain: Integrated Multiple-Choice Essay Analysis. Skill: Select the Best Counterargument and Rebuttal.

WP.197WP-PF, WP-OS, WP-DS, WP-SVS, WP-MC, WP-CT; CCSS CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.8; CCRA.W.1, CCRA.W.4, CCRA.W.5; CCRA.L.1-6
Select the Best Paragraph and Sentence Order

Select the Best Paragraph and Sentence Order: Which arrangement creates the clearest whole-essay progression and within-paragraph coherence? Aligned to: College Board WritePlacer Framework; Common Core ELA/Literacy; CCR Standards for Adult Education. Standards: WP-PF, WP-OS, WP-DS, WP-SVS, WP-MC, WP-CT; CCSS CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.8; CCRA.W.1, CCRA.W.4, CCRA.W.5; CCRA.L.1-6. Domain: Integrated Multiple-Choice Essay Analysis. Skill: Select the Best Paragraph and Sentence Order.

WP.198WP-PF, WP-OS, WP-DS, WP-SVS, WP-MC, WP-CT; CCSS CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.8; CCRA.W.1, CCRA.W.4, CCRA.W.5; CCRA.L.1-6
Select the Best Style Revision

Select the Best Style Revision: Which revision most improves clarity, precision, concision, tone, and sentence variety while preserving meaning? Aligned to: College Board WritePlacer Framework; Common Core ELA/Literacy; CCR Standards for Adult Education. Standards: WP-PF, WP-OS, WP-DS, WP-SVS, WP-MC, WP-CT; CCSS CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.8; CCRA.W.1, CCRA.W.4, CCRA.W.5; CCRA.L.1-6. Domain: Integrated Multiple-Choice Essay Analysis. Skill: Select the Best Style Revision.

WP.199WP-PF, WP-OS, WP-DS, WP-SVS, WP-MC, WP-CT; CCSS CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.8; CCRA.W.1, CCRA.W.4, CCRA.W.5; CCRA.L.1-6
Select the Best Conventions Correction

Select the Best Conventions Correction: Which edited version corrects sentence boundaries, grammar, punctuation, capitalization, usage, and spelling without introducing new errors? Aligned to: College Board WritePlacer Framework; Common Core ELA/Literacy; CCR Standards for Adult Education. Standards: WP-PF, WP-OS, WP-DS, WP-SVS, WP-MC, WP-CT; CCSS CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.8; CCRA.W.1, CCRA.W.4, CCRA.W.5; CCRA.L.1-6. Domain: Integrated Multiple-Choice Essay Analysis. Skill: Select the Best Conventions Correction.

WP.200WP-PF, WP-OS, WP-DS, WP-SVS, WP-MC, WP-CT; CCSS CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.8; CCRA.W.1, CCRA.W.4, CCRA.W.5; CCRA.L.1-6
Select the Best Final Score and Revision Plan

Select the Best Final Score and Revision Plan: Which holistic score, dimension diagnosis, and prioritized revision plan best fit the complete sample essay? Aligned to: College Board WritePlacer Framework; Common Core ELA/Literacy; CCR Standards for Adult Education. Standards: WP-PF, WP-OS, WP-DS, WP-SVS, WP-MC, WP-CT; CCSS CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.8; CCRA.W.1, CCRA.W.4, CCRA.W.5; CCRA.L.1-6. Domain: Integrated Multiple-Choice Essay Analysis. Skill: Select the Best Final Score and Revision Plan.