Credential type: admission or placement test · verified on the issuer's site September 20, 2026 issuer page

1 Literal comprehension Weight not published

2 Paraphrasing Weight not published

3 Locating information Weight not published

4 Vocabulary on a phrase level Weight not published

5 Pronoun reference Weight not published

6 Inference Weight not published

7 Main idea Weight not published

8 Fact versus opinion Weight not published

9 Cause and effect logic Weight not published

10 Identifying irrelevant information Weight not published

11 Identifying author's point of view Weight not published

12 Applying author's logic to another situation Weight not published

FormatAdaptive multiple-choice (computer-based)

PrerequisitesTypically required for new students enrolling in college. No prior preparation required. (recommended)

ACCUPLACER ESL Reading Exam Blueprint