ALC Book 30 Quiz B

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1. The range opened again, so the firing lesson stayed on the plan.
What happened to the firing lesson?

a. It was canceled.

b. It continued as scheduled.

c. It moved indoors.

d. It required more fuel.

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2. A cracked hose made the crew shut down the pump before lunch.
Why did the crew shut down the pump?

a. The water tank was empty.

b. The motor was missing.

c. A part was damaged.

d. A report was late.

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3. The clerk returned the packet after noticing one blank signature line.
What was wrong with the packet?

a. It was incomplete.

b. It was confidential.

c. It was copied twice.

d. It was already approved.

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4. Fog near the bridge made the convoy use the south route.
Why did the convoy use the south route?

a. The bridge was crowded.

b. The weather reduced visibility.

c. The trucks needed fuel.

d. The map was missing.

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5. The mechanic heard metal rubbing and pulled the truck aside.
Why did the mechanic stop the truck?

a. The driver was early.

b. The cargo was heavy.

c. The radio was quiet.

d. The vehicle needed inspection.

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6. The sergeant placed orange cones where the cable crossed the floor.
Why did the sergeant place orange cones there?

a. To mark a hazard.

b. To decorate the room.

c. To save electricity.

d. To count supplies.

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7. The office opened late because workers had to clear ice from the steps.
Why did the office open late?

a. The lights failed.

b. The entrance needed attention.

c. The phones were busy.

d. The files were locked.

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8. The supply box was lighter because six batteries were not inside.
What was true about the supply box?

a. It was too large.

b. It was sent overseas.

c. It lacked some items.

d. It had extra labels.

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9. After the alarm sounded, everyone left the building by the rear door.
What did everyone do?

a. They finished the meeting.

b. They reported a repair.

c. They locked the desks.

d. They exited the area.

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10. The captain asked for a shorter summary before the afternoon briefing.
What did the captain want?

a. A briefer report.

b. A larger diagram.

c. A new uniform.

d. A safer vehicle.

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11. The runway lights failed, so the aircraft remained on the ground.
What happened to the aircraft?

a. It arrived early.

b. It did not take off.

c. It changed pilots.

d. It carried extra cargo.

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12. The team covered the crates when sand began blowing through the gate.
Why did the team cover the crates?

a. To hide old tools.

b. To reduce the load.

c. To protect the materials.

d. To finish the count.

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13. The nurse checked the label twice before giving the tablets.
Why did the nurse check the label twice?

a. To confirm the medicine.

b. To clean the bottle.

c. To open the cabinet.

d. To train the patient.

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14. The printer stopped when the tray ran out of paper.
Why did the printer stop?

a. The ink was dry.

b. The cable was cut.

c. The file was deleted.

d. The supply was gone.

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15. The driver slowed down after seeing loose gravel on the hill.
Why did the driver slow down?

a. The road surface was unsafe.

b. The engine was cold.

c. The passengers were late.

d. The radio signal was weak.

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16. The instructor erased the board because the old formula was wrong.
Why did the instructor erase the board?

a. The lesson was over.

b. The information was incorrect.

c. The room was dark.

d. The chalk was missing.

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17. The guard refused entry after the visitor forgot his badge.
Why was the visitor refused entry?

a. He arrived too early.

b. He carried a package.

c. He lacked identification.

d. He parked outside.

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18. Rain filled the trench, so the workers waited for the water to drop.
Why did the workers wait?

a. The trench was flooded.

b. The tools were new.

c. The supervisor was absent.

d. The shipment was complete.

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19. The radio message was unclear, so the operator requested it again.
Why did the operator request the message again?

a. It was too short.

b. It was not understood.

c. It was already printed.

d. It was sent early.

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20. The crew used gloves because the panel edges were sharp.
Why did the crew use gloves?

a. To avoid injury.

b. To lift more boxes.

c. To keep warm.

d. To count equipment.

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21. The new map showed that the checkpoint was beyond the river.
What did the new map show?

a. The checkpoint was farther away.

b. The river was dry.

c. The road was closed.

d. The bridge was damaged.

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22. The lab sample stayed sealed until the technician arrived.
What happened to the lab sample?

a. It was tested early.

b. It was thrown away.

c. It remained closed.

d. It was moved outside.

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23. The warehouse manager counted the helmets before signing the form.
Why did the manager count the helmets?

a. To paint them.

b. To verify the quantity.

c. To change their size.

d. To repair the shelves.

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24. The class met in the auditorium after the small room lost power.
Why did the class meet in the auditorium?

a. The first room had no electricity.

b. The students wanted music.

c. The lesson was canceled.

d. The seats were removed.

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25. The medic told the soldier to rest after his ankle began to swell.
Why did the medic tell the soldier to rest?

a. He missed the bus.

b. He had a minor injury.

c. He forgot his meal.

d. He needed a haircut.

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26. I don’t know what I should _____ for the test.

a. study

b. studied

c. studying

d. to study

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27. After examining the patients, the doctor let _____ go home.

a. the people healthy

b. people healthy

c. the healthy

d. healthy

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28. Bobby, _____, is joining the army next month.

a. who their youngest son

b. their youngest son

c. is their youngest son

d. who their youngest son is

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29. The engine didn’t have enough _____ to lift the heavy cargo.

a. residue

b. compressor

c. horsepower

d. mercury

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30. Catching the baseball is Paul’s job.

a. To catch the baseball is Paul’s job.

b. It is Paul’s job catch the baseball.

c. Catching the baseball it is Paul’s job.

d. It is Paul’s job to catch the baseball.

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31. Carrie went _____.

a. in 1970 to school with me

b. in 1970 with me to school

c. with me in 1970 to school

d. to school with me in 1970

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32. Bill had to take a bus _____ drive because his car wasn’t working.

a. as well as

b. contrary to

c. but not

d. rather than

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33. They were left home_____ after the tornado swept through their town.

a. -ish

b. -ful

c. -less

d. -ly

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34. It is clear that speeding causes accidents.

a. That speeding causes accidents is clear.

b. Speeding causes accident is clear.

c. That speeding it is clear causes accidents.

d. Speeding is clear that causes accidents.

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35. Mrs. Smith overcame _____ illness.

a. she

b. their

c. hers

d. her

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36. My understanding is _____.

a. that no class there

b. will there be no class

c. there will be no class

d. will be no class

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37. Bart likes all sports. He enjoys running _____ lifting weights.

a. as well as

b. just the same

c. but not

d. rather than

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38. His directions were so ambiguous I _____.

a. didn’t hear all of them

b. couldn’t find the store

c. found the store right away

d. was thankful for them

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39. Mr. Reed sent his son _____.

a. for milk to the store last night

b. last night for milk to the store

c. to the store for milk last night

d. last night to the store for milk

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40. They complained about _____ no pay before the holiday.

a. having been

b. to have

c. to have been

d. having

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41. She resigned from the _____ six months after her election.

a. pattern

b. research

c. office

d. accord

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42. Carl couldn’t move the bookcases because they were station____.

a. -ary

b. -ative

c. -ent

d. -ic

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43. I wonder when I should _____ for information.

a. to call

b. called

c. calling

d. call

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44. I was upset by the death of Mr. Phillips, who was a sad and lonely man.

a. a sad and lonely man was

b. was he a sad and lonely man

c. a sad and lonely man

d. sad and lonely

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45. Do you have any _____ on the cost of the repairs?

a. ratio

b. patterns

c. figures

d. proportions

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46. Henry: There’s a small park about fifteen miles ahead. _____?
James: Yes, thanks. I thought you’d never ask.

a. Has it been there for a while

b. Shall we stop and rest a while

c. Do you know how far it is

d. Did we already pass it

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47. Joan can’t find her phone ____.

a. someplace

b. somewhere

c. anywhere

d. nowhere

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48. He got a lot of publicity after he saved the President’s life.

a. The President likes to appear in public.

b. He saved the President’s life in public.

c. The President’s life is a public concern.

d. He received a lot of public attention.

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49. Is it true that many people visit Dallas?

a. Andy is wearing a green shirt.

b. The apartment has new carpets.

c. You should face the direction of the music.

d. That’s correct. It’s a popular place.

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50. People can do a lot of things on the base. They can go to the theater to see good movies. They can check out books or work on the computer at the library. They can play baseball and basketball. They can also eat at the snack bar.
The main idea is ____.

a. People like to play baseball and basketball.

b. People can do many things on the base.

c. People can work on computers at the library.

d. People can see a lot of movies at the base theater.

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